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Lockdowns vs coronavirus must be data-driven – businessman
Talks of extended, localized lockdowns surface, but PCCI president George Barcelon says the government must have the numbers to assure Filipinos of a proper approach to the outbreak
Leaked notes from gov't-businessmen video call 'not policy' – PCCI president
Billionaires and government officials discuss the impact of an extended coronavirus lockdown and where to source funding. A businessman tells Rappler they were simply 'brainstorming.'
German-PH commerce group wants German firms to join infra projects
The German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry also wants more German small and medium enterprises to foray into the Philippine market
Consumer, gov't spending to lift PH economy in 2019 – PCCI
The Philippines' largest business group is optimistic that the country's 'resilient' economy will continue to grow in 2019
Businessmen see upside in federalism, but wary of pesky politics
Lemuel Magracia, former president of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry- Rizal says strengthening local governments will encourage good business competition among provinces
SC stops DOE, ERC from limiting major power consumers' supply choices
The Supreme Court says there appears to be no basis for the Department of Energy and the Energy Regulatory Commission to require major power consumers to source their electricity only from certain suppliers
PCCI: Investors may dump PH over cancelled mining agreements
How can a company risk stockholders money in projects if the investment rules are unclear and uncertain? says the president of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Local bizmen to gov't: Turn Leyte library into a convention center
The People s Center and Library used to be a cultural gem in the hometown of then First Lady Imelda Marcos Part of it is now being rented by a Japan surplus shop
Baguio students create biofuel from wild ‘gabi’ plant
Dubbed as Bio Gab the group’s biofuel invention converts wild taro which is hazardous to humans and animals into a bioethanol that can fuel cars
Makati Business Club denounces Marcos burial
This event will make it difficult to impart the right lessons to future generations regarding a dark period in our history says one of the country s largest business groups
PH, China businessmen to sign MOUs during Duterte's Beijing visit
Around 400 Filipino businessmen are set to join President Rodrigo Duterte in his visit to China
Former PCCI, ECOP head Miguel Valera dies, 76
ADVISORY: Varela is survived by his wife Cecil 4 daughters 4 grandchildren sisters Dulce and Cori and younger brother Jesus and his 95 year old mother
Breed okra, capture $100M Japanese market
Market for okra and edamame soybean is expanding overseas
2005 ConCom members back federalism shift under Duterte
Former members of the 2005 consultative commission that studied proposed amendments to the 1987 Constitution back the revived calls for a shift to federalism
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Last-minute changes, surprises at PCCI presidential 'debate'
Senator Miriam Santiago fields questions Vice President Jejomar Binay asks for a change in format LP standard bearer Mar Roxas insists on taking questions from the audience Senator Grace Poe makes a last minute appearance
ASEAN integration: PH energy sector OK, sugarcane industry in trouble
The energy sector stands to benefit from the integration while the sugarcane industry is seen to be adversely affected a former energy undersecretary and lawyer says
What businessmen want to hear from Aquino's final SONA
Business leaders weigh in on what they consider the biggest success and failure of the Aquino administration with less than a year to go before a new leadership steps in
PH should boost R and D sector – economist
The Philippines needs to build more farm to market roads and boost the research and development sector to sustain or even improve its economic growth says an economist
Business groups seek approval of road linking port of Manila to Skyway
Half the current number of delivery trucks from the Port of Manila would use proposed elevated link to the Skyway stage 3 the PCCI says
Oxford Business Group: PH has exciting growth story
OBG says investors are increasingly attracted to the Philippines and ASEAN and push regional finance structures to further growth
Zest-O juice drinks to appear in the US soon
A local beverage firm is drawing closer to acquiring a Texas factory to produce Zest O in the US
Less tax breaks to drive away carmakers – Japanese investors
Japanese investors are also hoping that tax credits and common testing facilities will be included as incentives in the roadmap
The 'top 5' wishes of PH business for 2015
Philippine business movers and shakers wish for peace risk mitigation rise of e commerce energy solutions and non politicized government decisions for 2015
Cavite-Laguna expressway rebidding floor price: P20.1B
The rebidding of the controversial public private partnership project is scheduled in May 2015
Malacañang orders rebid of Cavite-Laguna expressway project
Ayala’s AC infrastructure Holdings Inc which won the bid with Aboitiz Land reiterates its position that it will not take any legal action upon the rebidding of the P35 4 billion PPP project
Israeli firms explore opportunities in PH agri, water services
Israeli businesses recognize agriculture’s potential as a driver of the Philippine economy
Aquino still inclined to rebid Cavite-Laguna expressway project
Despite mixed reactions President Benigno Aquino III insists that rebidding the P35 4 billion PPP project is meant to get the best deal for our people
PCCI favors rebidding of Cavite-Laguna expressway project
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry favors a rebid of the P35 4 billion CALAX to ‘maximize economic benefits’
New methodology in WB 'Doing Business' report draws flak
The National Competitiveness Council says it will put in writing its complaint against the new methodology applied in the 2014 report which made it appear that the Philippines has slid in its ranking
Business groups urge Aquino to act on 8-point economic reform
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry asks Aquino to focus on pressing matters like the 2015 energy crisis port congestion and ASEAN integration
Business groups to participate in energy reserve program
Senator Serge Osmeña says the President may no longer need emergency powers to solve the looming power crisis if the Interruptible Load Program becomes successful
No need to declare power sector emergency – PCCI
Temporary measures to mitigate the looming power crisis in Luzon are fine for as long they are acceptable to all the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry says
PH businessmen seek suspension of new rules on colorum operators
The businessmen fear that higher fines against colorum operators at this time would lead to a truck shortage and hamper the delivery of perishable goods and raw materials
Post-WEF, PH, Malaysian firms identify specific growth areas
The peace agreement in Mindanao and the BIMP EAGA also boosted the opportunities for increased trade in the East Asian economic growth area
Business groups press RH law implementation
Business groups reaffirm their support for the immediate implementation of the RH law as the SC prepares to rule on it
Ban cuts 20% of plastic industry jobs
The plastic ban that local governments have imposed in their cities resulted in slashing 20% of the local plastics industry workforce
German firms in Manila to seek bioenergy deals
Eight German companies engaged in renewable energy industry are in the Manila to seek partnerships with local companies for the establishment of bioenergy production facilities
Stand for the environment
I am not saying ALL mining is bad Yes it has a role to play in our society But the current mining situation in the Philippines cannot continue as it is
