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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 internationally.   The business risk of operating in the Philippines can be straightforward if simple and sensible steps are taken.   …

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Philippines Power and Renewable Energy

The Philippines Power and renewable Energy market is devloping very quickly. 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 hydropower and biomass resources. To learn more about the Power and Renewables Energy …

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When 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 period when Britain ruled the Philippines which is available for a great read and provides essential hitorical information on how The Philippines has …

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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 infrastructure projects valued at £1.3 bn. Background The Philippines’ PPP programme has been identified as the way to tackle much needed infrastructure development, supported …

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