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2012 good year for RP

By MADEL S. NAMIT Manila, Philippines – The year 2012 may have been a “difficult year to match” in terms of the achievements in governance but President Benigno S. Aquino III assured the international community at the Vin d’ Honneur yesterday that the country will continue treading the straight path and yield more positive results for 2013. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true,"data_track_addressbar":true,"data_track_textcopy":true,"ui_atversion":"300"}; var... 

RP red tape discourages investors

MANILA, Philippines – Japanese Ambassador to Manila Toshinao Urabe said on Tuesday foreign businessmen are seriously considering economies of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as possible investment sites “but not the Philippines” because of the lingering concerns on red tape, weakening institutions, electricity, and traffic. Speaking to reporters during a press... 

Aquino welcomes renewed commitment of Convergys to invest in the Philippines

NEW YORK CITY (PNA via PLDT) –- President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomed a top US business process outsourcing company’s decision to renew its pledge to partner with government in its advocacy to alleviate poverty, provide more jobs and spur economic growth through its commitment to invest in the Philippines. Jeffrey Fox, president and CEO of Convergys Corporation told the President...