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Investing in the Philippines: Improve the Efficiency of Government Agencies

Investing in the Philippines: Improve the Efficiency of Government Agencies

During investment missions to and from the Philippines, government officials and local businessmen have encouraged investments in the Philippines and offered support for foreign investors interested to invest here. My question today is: Are government agencies in the Philippines really supportive of investments? How do they compare with similar agencies in neighboring countries with regards to ease of investment procedures, clarity of regulations and timeliness?

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Published at 2023-03-13 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Business, Legal, Politics

Tags: business, capital, government

What Keeps PH Business Owners Up at Night?

What Keeps PH Business Owners Up at Night?

Day 8 Business Academy Foundation, a social enterprise dedicated to helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), conducted a survey between June and August this year to determine the current state of mind of SME business owners and see what kind of help or assistance they need given the daunting challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Published at 2021-10-08 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Business, Health, Society

Tags: COVID-19, business

Rising 29 Notches, PHL Ranks 95th in Latest World Bank Ease of Doing Business

Rising 29 Notches, PHL Ranks 95th in Latest World Bank Ease of Doing Business

The Philippines ranked 95 in the Ease of Doing Business latest report of the World Bank, jumping 29 notches from the previous ranking of 124th out of 190 economies.

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Published at 2019-10-25 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Business, News and Events

Tags: business

The Life and Times of 8Chan Owner Jim Watkins

The Life and Times of 8Chan Owner Jim Watkins

Jim Watkins is a retired US Army man who moved to the Philippines and got married. This article gives a good insight in the life of a random expat who moved to the Philippines and started a new life. Eventually he got world attention because of his infamous creation: the 8chan website. This is not the whole article. Only the part about his new life in Manila.

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Published at 2019-09-21 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Culture, People, Society

Tags: Expat, Manila, business

Uber Sells Philippine Business to Rival Grab as It Exits Southeast Asian Market

Uber Sells Philippine Business to Rival Grab as It Exits Southeast Asian Market

Uber finally confirmed that it was exiting the Philippines, sending shock to Metro Manila commuters amid news of the pullout during the past few weeks. Uber also validated previous reports that it was relinquishing its Philippine operations to rival Grab. The transport network vehicle service provider also confirmed that it is fully exiting Southeast Asia.

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Published at 2018-03-29 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Business, News and Events

Tags: Asian, Market, business

10 Things to Know about Starting A Business in the Philippines

10 Things to Know about Starting A Business in the Philippines

Having been born and raised in the Philippines, and having worked at various jobs there, I know the twists and turns of running a business in the country. I have owned and managed my own company for ten years now; it was and continues to be a learning experience. Some things I was able to plan for, others took me by surprise.

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Published at 2018-03-15 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Documentary

Tags: Philippines, business

10 Filipino Food Chains Locals Love

10 Filipino Food Chains Locals Love

Because of Filipinos’ love for food, the country is filled with countless food chains brought in from different parts of the globe. But the country also has a good selection of homegrown favorites. Here are 10 Filipino food chains locals love to patronize.

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Published at 2018-02-04 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Food and Dining, Lifestyle, Society

Tags: Food, business