As a result of the election of President Rodrigo Duterte in mid-2016, decentralisation and rural development have been put in the spotlight for the national agenda. Prospective investors, government planners and citizens are increasingly encouraged to look at provincial sites as destinations for investment, development and migration. The three fastest-growing regions outside of Metro Manila in...
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Articles & Analysis | Philippine's Hotel Listings from The Report: The Philippines 2017
CENTURY PARK HOTEL 599 P Ocampo St Malate 1004 T: 63 2 528 8888 F: 63 2 528 1811/12 information@centurypark.com.ph www.centurypark.com Rooms: 500 guest rooms and suites. Business & Conference Facilities: Function rooms, business centre with meeting rooms and offices. Health & Leisure Facilities: Temperature-controlled swimming pool,...
Articles & Analysis | Facts for visitors: Useful information for new arrivals from The Report: The Philippines 2017
SOCIETY & ETIQUETTE: Philippine business customs are similar to those prevailing in the West. Handshakes are standard for both men and women, in formal and informal occasions, while the exchange of business cards is fairly informal. However, if meeting with a high-ranking government official or...
Articles & Analysis | Philippines updates the Procurement Act and legal framework from The Report: The Philippines 2017
On October 24, 2002 Senator Edgardo Angara delivered a speech before the Philippine Senate pushing for change in the country’s public procurement system. With the Philippines ranked the 11th most corrupt nation in the world at the time, Angara proposed the passing of Senate Bill No. 2248. “Fighting official corruption should mean snuffing out...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Sylvette Tankiang, Senior Partner, V&A Law: Interview from The Report: The Philippines 2017
In what ways can legislative reform improve the business climate in the Philippines, stimulate competition and encourage foreign investment?
