Category Archives: Economics

The Economy of the Philippines is the 40th largest in the world, according to 2012 International Monetary Fund statistics, and is also one of the emerging markets in the world. The Philippines is considered as a newly industrialized country, which has been transitioning from being one based on agriculture to one based more on services and manufacturing.

Some tips on how we can weather the “Crazy” Hot & Dry Season

Bull’s Eye! Our article yesterday made an “educated guess” or “gut feel” prediction that the hot, dry days are here again. Today, we are experiencing extremely hot weather in Metro Manila. While yesterday, it was cool, windy and cloudy. Mr. … Continue reading

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Be Forewarned, Be Prepared, for the Weather in Metro Manila is going crazy!

Let us brace ourselves and prepare for our Dry, Hot, Topical Weather. We just had our tragic, deviating experience, of the Yolanda – Storm Surge, Heavy Rains and Ondoy   Floods. Now we are enjoying the  Cool ” Christmas- New … Continue reading

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Business Educators: Responding to the Challenges of ASEAN Integration 2015

Yesterday, February 7, 2014, I was privilege to attend the “13th PCDEB Annual Conference 7th Business Education-Industry Summit 1st ASEAN Conference” by the Philippine Council of Deans and Educators in Business and their theme was “Business Educators: Responding to the … Continue reading

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NEED FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR TOURISM & HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN THE PHILIPPINES

The tourism industry is one of the biggest income potential for the Philippines. We have much to offer and can be very competitive in terms of rich historical, cultural, architectural, and natural resources to attract tourists from all over the … Continue reading

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TOURISM DEVELOPMENT vs. ECOLOGICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES

There is no justification, to pay a price for “Progress and Development” and compromise,  life,  eco-system,  environment , and Nature in general. We  who are involved in Real Estate  development, Tourism, Housing and Urbanization, must learn how to respect, nurture, … Continue reading

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Business Opportunities in Philippine Tourism

Having been active in promoting Tourism Developments and Investments in the ’80- late 90’s , I feel that as I look back, that now is the ripe time to once more start my advocacy in making the Real Estate Sector … Continue reading

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“LAS ISLAS BONITA’S DE FILIPINAS”: OUR TOURISM PARADISE ISLANDS

The Tourism Industry in the Philippines, is going on a fast growth gallop in this year of the Horse. Even if we still need to tackle major problems, setbacks, issues and concerns, yet I am confident that the Tourism Industry … Continue reading

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Advantages and Benefits in Joint Venture Projects with LGUs

In this my third write-up on “Public-Private Partnership for LGUs”, I wish to focus on the need and advantages by going into joint venture projects with local government units. In the wide spectrum of possibilities,  my favorite modality , as … Continue reading

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Business “bite size” Opportunities: PPP Projects for LGUs (part two)

Yesterday I wrote a short overview about the seminar I attended on “Public-Private Partnerships for LGUs“ organized by The Center for Global Best Practices, in collaboration with Forensic Solutions and International Chamber of Commerce. The objective of the seminar is … Continue reading

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Basic understanding of Public-Private Partnerships in the Philippines ( part one)

Yesterday, I attended one of the most informative seminars ever. Organized by Center for Global Best Practices, organized by its founder and president, Henry B. Aquende, a very kind, friendly and generous person.  The Center for Global Best Practices, in collaboration … Continue reading

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