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Philippines Economic Zones expansion by PEZA
The Philippines Economic Zones Authority (PEZA) is doing such a good job that they have had to expand the number of economic zones throughout the Philippines because the current ones are becoming full....
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Financial and Professional Services Sectors in the Philippines
Financial and Professional Services sectors in the Philippines The Philippines financial sector remains strong. Banking is driven by increasing consumer spending, remittances from overseas workers and...
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Remittances to the Philippines by moneygram and wire transfer
Remittances are now sent to the Philippines by moneygram and wire transfer as well as traditional means through the big banks. A remittance is a transfer of money by a foreign worker to his or her home...
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Smart Cities, Smart Living (Multi Sector) Mission to the Philippines
A Smart Cities, Smart Living (Multi Sector) Mission to the Philippines is being organised for December 2012 by UKTI and West Midlands Chamber of Commerce. The mission will also call in on Singapore and...
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Retail Sector in the Philippines
With the Philippines’ growing population of nearly 100 million and expanding middle class, and consumer-driven market, it presents significant opportunities for retailing of products and services. The...
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ICT Sector in the Philippines 2012
The information and communications technology (ICT) sector is one of the leading drivers of the Philippine economy and is actively supported and encouraged by the Philippines Govenrment. The ICT sector...
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Electronic Tax Information System Bidding Opportunity
Philippines – Bureau Of Internal Revenue Seeks Bids For Its Electronic Tax Information System UKTI has recently announced that a Philippines governmental department has invited firms to participate in...
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It’s more fun in the Philippines
It’s more fun in the Philippines – it’s Official! So says, the Philippine Department of Tourism. To coincide with the millions of visitors arriving in London this summer for the 2012 Olympic and...
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Philippines PPP and Infrastructure projects updated
The Philippine PPP programme infrastructure projects are worth at least £5 bn. Prioritised projects for rollout 2012-2013 are in transport, valued at £2 bn (rail, airports, ports and roads), and other...
View ArticleWhen Britain Ruled the Philippines
The era when Britain ruled the Philippines was quite some time ago and for a very short period in its long history. Fortunately Shirley Fish has written a great book on the matter which is available...
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Philippines Power and Renewable Energy
According to UKTI, the Philippines is the second largest geothermal power producer in the world, has the highest wind power potential in the region, large potential for solar power, and abundant...
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Business Risk – Operating in the Philippines
The Philippines is one of the world’s largest English-speaking countries with the 12th highest population in the World. It is a large market that should not be ignored by UK companies looking to expand...
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Philippines Financial and Professional Services Sectors
The Financial and Services Sectors in the Philippines do offer opportunities for UK Companies to operate in the Philippines. There are however some foreign ownership restrictions. Nevertheless, with...
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Commercial Real Estate Boom in Manila
How do we know there’s a commercial real estate boom in Manila? Just count the tower cranes in Manila. According tho this article published in the South China Morning Post, “Tower cranes tell story of...
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Philippines 2013 Budget approved
President Aquino has signed the two-trillion peso budget (GBP 30 billion and approx. 16% of GDP) into law. Main priority areas are infrastructure development, health, education and support to the...
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Philippines ends discrimination against imported spirits
Great news for the UK Drinks Industry. The introduction of a WTO-compliant regime on alcohol and tobacco taxes will end discrimination against imported spirits that was a concern and financial handicap...
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New Passenger Terminal At International Airport
The Philippine government is seeking companies interested to pre-qualify and bid for the International Airport New Passenger Terminal Project located at the second largest airport in the Philippines....
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UK Minister Addresses the Makati Business Club
“Philippines and UK can be powerful partners for prosperity” 11 December 2012 – “It is clear that future prosperity [in the Philippines] will be based on partnerships,” said Hugo Swire, Minister of...
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Philippine Star, London Eye
The British Ambassador to the Philippines is a man of many talents! He has a weekly column in the Philippine Star, London Eye featuring stories and opinions on the Philippines and the UK. The...
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Motor Vehicles in the Philippines
When you visit Manila, it seems as though all the motor vehicles in the Philippines are in Manila at the same time. getting around Manila is relatively easy, but can take some time during peak periods....
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