Part 2 News: Becoming More Competitive
3rd telco player needs P300B for 5-year...
16 January, 2018 at 13:00
The government is calling on groups with around $6 billion (P300 billion) to spare and a desire to compete in the cutthroat telecommunications sector dominated by the duopoly PLDT Inc. and Globe Telecom.
[OPINION] Development beyond Manila
9 January, 2018 at 10:12
By the looks of it, the Philippine economy has been getting more Manila- and Luzon-centric in the last 20 years.
[OPINION] Wishes for the economy in 2018
8 January, 2018 at 17:00
Happy New Year, dear readers! We start 2018 on a positive note: My wishes for the economy in January 2017 were largely realized.
[OPINION] Human development under the Duterte administration
8 January, 2018 at 13:13
Human resources development (HRD) is one of major initiatives of the National Competitiveness Council (NCC) for the Philippines’ global competitiveness.
[OPINION] Asean Agriculture Summit: Competitive analytics
19 December, 2017 at 14:22
How does the Philippines compare with its Asean peers?
[OPINION] RevGov: To be or not to...
15 December, 2017 at 13:00
That is the question. Do we need a revolutionary government, or not? We do need something.
Business leaders want open field for telco
29 November, 2017 at 15:58
Business leaders have lauded President Duterte’s push to break the “duopoly” in the country’s telecommunications industry, but pointed out this should not be limited to Chinese companies.
Foreign business groups welcome move to ease...
27 November, 2017 at 13:00
Foreign business leaders are elated with President Duterte’s recent call to ease restrictions on investment areas with limited foreign participation, saying such a move will lead to more investments and spur faster economic growth.
Philippines jumps 10 rungs on IMD’s annual...
27 November, 2017 at 11:21
The Philippines rose 10 notches in a global ranking of 63 economies based on how well they develop, attract and retain talent — both foreign and local — in a sign the Southeast Asian nation is at the cusp of a demographic dividend.
Targets set for reduced foreign curbs
24 November, 2017 at 10:55
Malacañang has zeroed in on eight sectors and activities in its bid to further ease limits to foreign participation and ownership, according to Memorandum Order No. 16 signed by Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea on Nov. 21 and released to journalists on Thursday.
[EDITORIAL] Challenges amid growth
21 November, 2017 at 13:00
Despite the siege in Marawi, inflation, political noise and external factors, the economy grew by a better-than-expected 6.9 percent in the third quarter.
[OPINION] Not business-friendly
6 November, 2017 at 12:30
Last year it took an average of 28 days to start a business in the Philippines – an improvement from the 49 in 2003.
Ease of doing business expected to improve...
6 November, 2017 at 10:21
The Philippines will effect “drastic” improvements in terms of ease of doing business (EODB) within two or three years, Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez said in response to a 14-place drop in the World Bank’s rankings.
The Duterte Administration strengthens its efforts on...
3 November, 2017 at 18:00
The Duterte government reaffirms its commitment to accelerate the several reforms being undertaken to improve the ease of doing business in the Philippines.
