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5 trends that will shape sustainability and business in 2020
As a world in climate crisis enters a new decade, here are 5 major trends that will shape society and business in the coming year
Rice tariffication: Birth pains force farmers' kids out of school
They're ditching farming as their children drop out of school. Will there still be Filipino rice farmers left in this new decade?
[ANALYSIS] Duterte’s foul attacks on big business: What is he up to?
The Duterte government has shown a propensity to disrespect contracts, ignore property rights, and harass businesses
Metro commuting in 2019: The shortcomings of the motorcycle taxi pilot run
While Angkas is able to maintain a 99.997% safety rate, 5 motorcycle taxi firms are unregulated by the DOTr and pose a threat to the riding public, safety advocates say
Japan business confidence drops for 4th straight quarter – Tankan survey
The Bank of Japan's Tankan business survey is considered to be the broadest indicator of how Japan Incorporated is faring
Cebu City Council approves 2-year validity of business permits
Mayor Edgar Labella also approves P10,000-financial assistance for public school teachers
Risky business: Why gov’t made sure Manila Water, Maynilad would earn
Part 2: What is 'onerous' now was logical before. Rappler looks at the history of how government enticed the private sector to take over water services.
Look back: Duterte's tussles with big business
Going from threats to defying an international court order, President Duterte proves more and more that he will use every presidential power to pressure some of the country's biggest firms
Makati to temporarily stop issuing new business permits to POGO service providers
Mayor Abby Binay imposes the indefinite ban after the recent spike in crimes and prostitution involving foreign workers hired by POGOs
Public interest, private hands: How Manila Water, Maynilad got the deal
A water crisis in 1997 sealed the deal for both Manila Water and Maynilad. The same problem might end it, too.
LIST: DFA consular operations suspended on December 6, 7
(UPDATED) The Department of Foreign Affairs advises the public to take note of the schedules of its consular offices in Zamboanga, Pampanga, Metro Manila, and Baguio City
Plane crashes into homes in east DR Congo city, killing 29
(UPDATED) The Busy Bee Dornier-228 smashes into two houses near the airport, deputy transport minister Jacques Yuma Kipuya says
[ANALYSIS | Point of Law] Will the Ease of Doing Business Act do the trick?
It takes an average of 13 procedures to start a business, 9 procedures to register property, and 22 procedures to build a physical establishment in the Philippines
#AskTheTaxWhiz: Things you should know about online businesses
Do online businesses still need to register their business and pay taxes? How will the ongoing tax reforms affect them? The Philippine Tax Whiz answers these questions.
Business groups call Marcos' election protest a 'political distraction'
The Philippines' biggest business groups say that the sooner Ferdinand Marcos Jr's protest is resolved, the sooner policymakers can move on to more important matters
INFOGRAPHIC: Ways to raise the funds you need to grow your business
Lacking the funds to finally expand your business? Here’s what you can do.
Makati Business Club hopes SC decision step toward Marcos protest dismissal
The Makati Business Club says dismissing the electoral protest filed by Ferdinand Marcos Jr against Vice President Leni Robredo would reduce political and judicial uncertainty
DOT is Google's first GMB Trusted Verifier in the Philippines
The Department of Tourism will work closely with Google in digitizing the tourism establishments in the Philippines, says Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat
[ANALYSIS | Point of Law] Going global
Why are there not a lot of Filipino brands taking center stage globally?
Dennis Uy debuts on 2019 Forbes rich list
Other newcomers include Antonio Lee Tiu of AgriNurture and real estate developer Delfin Wenceslao, while the Sy siblings and Manny Villar are the wealthiest in the Philippines
[OPINION | Point of Law] Cutting the Philippines off from the rest of world!
A liberal outlook in dealing with online platforms will certainly have basis in law. Otherwise, we stand the risk of spiraling down a dangerous path of isolation from the rest of world.
Rappler Talk: Challenges of managing a family business
Family business advisor Enrique Soriano III sits down with Rappler to talk about managing family businesses and how to keep the drama away from the boardroom
Instagram a prime target for disinformation in 2020 U.S. elections
The report presents a number of predictions related to social media-enhanced disinformation running up to the 2020 US elections
LIST: Philippine companies among Forbes Asia's best firms in 2019
Forbes Asia says nearly two-thirds of the companies on its 2019 Best Over A Billion list are run by or linked to families or individuals who have appeared on its rich lists
LIST: Business groups' wishes for 18th Congress
Business groups submit their wish list to the 18th Congress, which includes reforms mostly on taxes, corporate structure and ownership, and government agencies
Megaworld eyes P2 billion in sales from Iloilo office tower
Megaworld Corporation is constructing a 19-storey building which it says would be the 'most modern and state-of-the-art office tower in Western Visayas'
Duterte orders mayors: Process business permits in 3 days
Under the Ease of Doing Business Act signed by Duterte, simple transactions of businesses with government should be processed within 3 days, 7 days for more substantial transactions, 20 days for highly technical transactions
One-day business permit processing in Manila starts July 22
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno creates the Business One-Stop Shop or BOSS to speed up the processing of business permits
How the business community copes with Duterte's politics
Politically-charged questions are no-no's in business briefings. But for how long?
Multi-lingual BPO firm eyes expansion in Davao, Iloilo
While the company is eager to expand to other areas in the Philippines, Open Access BPO chief executive officer Benjamin Davidowitz says Metro Manila is still crucial
Like workers, business groups don't like anti-endo bill under Duterte
Business groups make a last-minute appeal to President Rodrigo Duterte to veto the security of tenure bill. Labor groups earlier called the bill 'weak.'
Megaworld to launch P2P bus transport hub at Iloilo Business Park
The P2P bus transport hub at the Iloilo Business Park will have two terminals. Here's what travelers can expect.
No more business permit fees for professionals
While professionals still need to secure a business permit, it should be issued for free
Inflation, water crisis weaken consumer outlook in Q2 2019
Consumers were pessimistic, but businesses were upbeat for the 2nd quarter of 2019, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas surveys
American paradox: Deficit widens even as economy grows
July will mark the longest economic expansion in US history, with continual growth since mid-2009
Hong Kong's extradition law jolts business community
In a trend that could be damning for the international finance hub, some businesses say they would consider moving if the controversial bill – which has provoked a huge backlash in the city – is passed
YouthWorks PH bridges youth skills from school to work
'The project is all about enhancing the skills of the youth to be employed,' says Philippine Business for Education Chair Ramon del Rosario
Government shuts down 10 establishments in Boracay
The Boracay Interagency Rehabilitation Group also reports a spike in Chinese and Korean businesses in the tourist destination
#STEMpowering campaign completes pilot run
PRESS RELEASE: Girls from 52 schools in Manila, Cebu, and Cagayan de Oro participate in career caravans and mentoring and training sessions
Ethiopian clothes makers worst paid in the world – study
The study took place in the Hawassa Industrial Park, the flagship of Ethiopia's manufacturing drive and one of 5 hubs inaugurated by the government since 2014
Malacañang backs probe into Chinese-only establishments
Chinese-run businesses should not be 'discriminating against Filipinos,' says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo amid a call by a senator to close such establishments
Ghosn wins bail in Japan but banned from seeing wife
(UPDATED) Under the conditions of his bail, Carlos Ghosn must stay in Japan and must live in a court-appointed residence with cameras to monitor his movements amid fears he might try to destroy evidence
Philippines eyes better ease of doing business ranking
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez says the Philippines is aiming for a ranking higher than 95th, after accomplishing 33 out of 43 planned reforms
Utility firms, Quezon City gov't agree to simplify transactions
The processing of excavation permits is expected to be faster, after the signing of a memorandum of understanding between utility firms and the Quezon City government
DTI fully launches online processing for product certifications
The shift to online transactions for processing product certifications can also save businesses around P3,613 per application, says Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez
Roxas suggests adding tax incentives for BPO companies to train workers
Incentives will help the BPO industry keep up with present-day challenges, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data, says the senatorial candidate
Cebu Chamber of Commerce bares plans to boost Philippine business ecosystem
IXSForAll, Inc. will be partnering with CCCI by providing high-speed fiber internet connectivity
Swedish firms bullish on Philippines, but frown on red tape
Swedish firms doing business in the Philippines expect double-digit growth in the next 3 years, but also note that doing business in the country 'is not easy'
Youthworks PH now accepting techvoc trainees from CDO
PRESS RELEASE: Following Cagayan de Oro, YouthWorks PH will also hold a series of recruitment activities in Metro Manila, Cebu, Zamboanga, Iloilo, General Santos, and Davao
Election fever boosts business confidence
Based on the results of the Business Expectations Survey, the overall confidence for the 1st quarter of 2019 improved to 35.2% – the first time in 4 quarters that the business outlook improved
