How does the Philippines encourage investment in business process outsourcing (BPO) and IT?
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Articles & Analysis | Hello, nurse: New services can connect patients and hospitals more cost-effectively from The Report: Philippines 2014
Americans may be sharply divided over the merits of US President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act (ACA), but the Philippine BPO sector is happily gearing up for the extra outsourcing business that US health care reforms are expected to send its way. The ACA, better known as Obamacare, aims to create a virtually universal health insurance...
Articles & Analysis | Building boom: Rising public spending is driving a host of new development projects from The Report: Philippines 2014
An extraordinary construction boom is transforming the skyline of the national capital, Manila, as well as other provincial cities. What were once rundown neighbourhoods have become chic, and abandoned former US military bases have been transformed into new business districts, catering mainly to the fast-growing outsourcing sector. Work on highways...
Articles & Analysis | Changes ahead: Focus on modernisation of the entire network from The Report: Philippines 2014
After years of lagging behind its neighbours the Philippines is finally showing signs of overhauling its transport infrastructure. Backed by a favourable macroeconomic environment, political stability and increased spending, the country’s transport sector is slowly getting modernised. If the momentum continues, the Philippines could well become a...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Jorge Sarmiento, President & COO, Philippine Amusement & Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR); Thomas Arasi, President & COO, Solaire Resort & Casino; and Clarence Chung, Chairman, Melco Crown (Philippines) Resorts Corporation from The Report: Philippines 2014
What makes Manila a competitive gaming and entertainment destination, and what would make it more attractive to investors and tourists?
Articles & Analysis | Expanding opportunities: As Metro Manila becomes saturated, provincial areas are increasingly regarded as prime locations for expansion from The Report: Philippines 2014
The Philippines has a relatively advanced retail sector despite restrictions on foreign involvement. One of the most consumerist nations of Asia, household consumption in 2012 accounted for 74% of GDP, higher even than the US. The value added by retailers alone accounted for 14% of GDP, one of the highest ratios in the world. Expansion of organised...