The Philippines has recorded positive growth in consumer confidence and convenience channels, pointing at the country as among Southeast Asia’s Tiger Cub economies. The latest Nielsen Asia Pacific report titled “Small But Mighty: Seizing Untapped Opportunities in Southeast Asia” released mid-2019 indicates that the Philippines along with Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam “are shaping up […]
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Banking sector urged to adopt mobile-first mindset to stay competitive
A Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) official has urged the banking sector to embrace a mobile-first mindset to be more competitive and innovative. BPI Chief Digital Officer Noel Santiago said there is a need for Philippine banks to face the challenge of the widespread use of mobile phones in the country and the exponential […]
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SPACES World Plaza awarded Best Co-Working Space in the Philippines
SPACES World Plaza in Bonifacio Global City Taguig was adjudged the Philippines’ Best Co-Working Space at the 2019 PropertyGuru awards held in July. SPACES by IWG, a pioneer in the Philippines, was given the Design Award for its outstanding design aesthetics for a co-working environment. The PropertyGuru citation was awarded less than a year since […]
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Philippines soars 19 notches in Cornell University & INSEAD’s Global Innovation Index
The Philippines soared 19 notches up the rankings in the latest edition of the annual Global Innovation Index (GII) released by Cornell University & INSEAD, marking the biggest jump among Southeast Asian nations. The Philippine economy ranked 54th in the 2019 GII up 19 levels from its 73rd ranking in the GII 2018 edition. The […]
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6 Practical Strategies for Going Green at the Workplace
The call to go green these days is strong. With controversial violations of environmental laws in Boracay and Manila Bay, there is a growing awareness among entrepreneurs for the need to look for cost-effective and sustainable solutions for their businesses. Legislation is also keeping up with this green movement. From the Philippine Green Building Code […]
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Philippines’ young coconuts first shipments off to U.S. and China
The Philippines had already shipped its first batch of young coconuts export to the United States and China this month. Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Emmanuel Piñol confirmed that 48 tons of young coconuts or ‘buko’ in Tagalog, grown in Davao, already made its way to the world’s largest market in China last July 23. […]
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Toyota continues to lead Philippine market in first half of year
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has again topped the key markets, including the pickup segment, at the close of the first half of 2019. Toyota keeps its spot as the top automotive manufacturer and distributor in the country with a total of 73,454 units sold nationwide January to June this year. Toyota’s top five best-selling models […]
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ARC is 1st Filipino gin to mix-in pomelo, dalandan, ilang-ilang and sampaguita
ARC (short for Archipelago) Botanical Gin is earning raves as the first Filipino gin drink to mix 28 plants, fruits, and flowers including pomelo, dalandan, and sampaguita. The Laguna-based Full Circle Craft Distillers Co.’s flagship drink in July bagged the Gold at the prestigious 2019 Spirit Awards, besting 977 spirits and mixers in the annual […]
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NAIA picked one of the best airports for business travelers in 2019
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in the Philippines has been named among the Top 45 World’s Best Airports for Business Travellers. NAIA and 44 other airports were ranked among those that “offer a far better experience for those who are flying for business.” NAIA, in the country’s capital of Manila, was ranked Top 44 […]
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Philippine economy to accelerate growth in 2020, HSBC predicts
The Philippine economy will witness faster economic growth in 2020, according to Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation’s (HSBC) ASEAN economist Joseph Incalcaterra. The British bank’s chief economist said a 6.4 percent growth rate may be expected by the Philippine economy considering that nearly half of the flagship priority building projects of the government are […]
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Suntrust is lone Filipino firm in Forbes Asia’s Best Under a Billion companies
Real estate firm Suntrust Home Developers Inc. has made it as the lone company from the Philippines to land on the top 200 top-performing public companies in the region of this year’s Forbes Asia’s Best Under a Billion list. Suntrust has a net income of $2 million, sales of $11 million, and a market value […]
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Philippines ranks 3rd in CEOWorld’s Best Countries to Invest in 2019
The Philippines ranked as the 3rd best country to invest in or do business for 2019, according to CEOWorld survey results. The Philippines named one of Expat Explorer’s best places for expats, ranked in the Top 3 out of 67 countries, following Malaysia (1st) and Polland (2nd) with only 0.6 difference in their average scores. […]
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