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CanCham: Biz-friendly regulations, enforcement key to attract investors

By Grace Melanie L. Lacamiento | July 5, 2013 - 12:00am

In response to the intent of Governor Hilario “Junjun” Davide III to enact an investment code, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines – Cebu Chapter recommended the provincial government...

Freeman Cebu Business

Telcos buck government move to impose additional financial burdens on them

June 8, 2006 - 12:00am

The country’s top telecommunications companies are questioning government moves to impose additional financial burdens on them and warned that they might be forced to go to court to stop this "harassment"...

Business

Makati approves business tax hike

By Michael Punongbayan | November 4, 2005 - 12:00am

After weeks of discussions and debates, the Makati City Council has approved a more "business-stimulating" Revenue Code that increases business taxes with considerations so as not to drive away businesses...

Metro

Government collections of P406-B in 9 months lower than target

By Ted P. Torres | November 18, 2001 - 12:00am

The Department of Finance (DOF) reported that revenue collection reached P406 billion from January to September this year, or 7.8-percent better than the same period last year. However, it was still 0.9-percent lower...

Business