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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
City of Manila Part 4
City of Manila Part 4
Sports in Manila have a long and distinguished history. The city's, and in general the country's main sport is basketball, and most barangays have a basketball court or at least a makeshift basketball court, with court markings drawn on the streets. Larger barangays have covered courts where inter-barangay leagues are held every summer (April to May). Manila has many sports venues, such as the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex and San Andres Gym, the home of the now defunct Manila Metrostars.
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Published at 2020-06-26 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Documentary, Travel
Tags: Manila, capital
City of Manila Part 3
City of Manila Part 3
Manila is a planned city. In 1905, American Architect and Urban Planner Daniel Burnham was commissioned to design the new capital. His design for the city was based on the City Beautiful movement, which features broad streets and avenues radiating out from rectangles. The city is made up of fourteen city districts, according to Republic Act No. 409—the Revised Charter of the City of Manila, the basis of which officially sets the present-day boundary of the city.
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Published at 2020-06-25 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Documentary, Travel
Tags: Manila, capital
City of Manila Part 2
City of Manila Part 2
On June 24, 1571, the conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi arrived in Manila and declared it a territory of New Spain (Mexico), establishing a city council in what is now the district of Intramuros. He took advantage of a Tondo vs Manila territorial conflict to justify expelling or converting Bruneian Muslim colonists who supported their Manila vassals while his Mexican grandson Juan de Salcedo had a romance with a princess of Tondo, Kandarapa.
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Published at 2020-06-24 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Documentary, Travel
Tags: Manila, capital
General Santos City, the Tuna Capital
General Santos City, the Tuna Capital
The Philippines is a fascinating country that has a great variety of unique travel destinations with countless beautiful places and lots of exciting things to do, but if you're looking for an out of the ordinary, adventurous holiday destination that also has a sense of history and a dynamic, cultural diversity, then General Santos City may be the place for you.
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Published at 2018-03-04 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Business, Documentary
Tags: Tuna, capital, fishing
How Manila Became the Selfie Capital of the World
How Manila Became the Selfie Capital of the World
Super-social Filipinos set a new record a few years back, beating other beauty- and celebrity-obsessed cities around the world to claim the title of “Selfie Capital of the World” from TIME Magazine. Anyone who knows the Filipinos knows the win didn’t quite come out of the blue. Here’s the story behind the Philippines’ selfie love.
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Published at 2018-02-06 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Documentary, Lifestyle
Tags: Manila, capital
City of Manila Part 1
City of Manila Part 1
Manila (Tagalog:"Lungsod ng Maynila") is the capital of the Philippines and the nation's centerof education,business and transportation.Manila has a reputation as a polluted, concrete jungle,and is often overlooked as a mere stopover for travellers aiming to reach other Philippine provinces or islands. Manila is rapidly developing and has its own rich history to offer. The city is sprawling, bustling, and culturally complicated, with a colorful multi-cultural heritage and varied nightlife.
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Published at 2017-03-15 by Puerto Parrot
Categories : Documentary, Travel
Tags: Manila, capital