Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have occupied a prominent place in government policy since 2002, when the Ministry of Finance introduced a more favourable tax regime for the segment. Since then, further government initiatives have sought to diversify the economy and provide employment for a rapidly expanding population by enhancing SMEs’...
The Philippines is party to a number of free trade agreements (FTAs), many of which are overlapping, and some of which have become redundant. It is part of ASEAN’s Free Trade Area and is a signatory to many FTAs between ASEAN and other countries, such as Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea. The country also has a bilateral...
How can improving the Philippines’ resilience to climate change help promote sustainable development? How can one mitigate potential damage?
THE COMPANY: Universal Robina (URC) is a core subsidiary of JG Summit Holdings. The company is one of the largest branded food product companies in the Philippines, and it has a growing presence in other Asian markets. URC is involved in a wide range of food-related businesses, including the manufacture...
The international community, particularly the US, has long put a high priority on nations respecting patents and copyrights. For the Philippines, demonstrating that it is both sincere and effective in combating piracy and counterfeiting has been a challenge, and intellectual property rights (IPRs) may prove to be a sticking point as the country...
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