Category: Reports

Philippines economic and performance indicators April 2013

ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE AND INDICATORS   We are indebted to the Philippines Embassy in London for providing a summary of the latest economic and performance indicators for the Philippines. Gross Domestic Product   The Philippine economy grew by 6.8 percent in the last quarter of 2012, placing full year 2012 growth at 6.6 percent.     Industry grew …

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Makati Business Club Executive Outlook Survey

Makati Business Club (MBC) chairman Ramon del Rosario Jr. presented today the highlights of the MBC Executive Outlook Survey (EOS) for the first semester of 2013. At the joint membership meeting of MBC, the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, and the Management Association of the Philippines held at the Mandarin Oriental Manila in …

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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. The World Bank has published statistics for the number of motor vehicles per 1,000 population for a lot of …

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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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