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From being blamed for notorious coups in banana republics to being the cause of slapstick comedy spills, the banana has not had a good reputation. Yet one pioneering company at the heart of Davao Gulf in the Philippines is seeking to change all that.
Established in 1968, Hijo Resources Corp was the creation of Boy Tuason, one of the leading Filipino businessmen of that era. Tuason bought a...</description>
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In cafes and restaurants, in cars and on buses, in their bedrooms at home, Filipinos – young and old – are busy gazing at their smartphones, checking their social media accounts – and, increasingly, watching online videos.
“Video is our new sweet spot, driving data usage and revenues on both our mobile and fixed networks,” says Manuel Pangilinan, chairman and CEO of Philippine telecom leader PLDT....</description>
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The international service industry undoubtedly holds Japanese hospitality and Filipino warmth in leagues of their own. Fusing the two cultures into an iconic integrated resort that overlooks Manila Bay, Okada Manila boasts of an extraordinary oasis equipped with a top-tier casino, luxury hotel, world-class restaurants helmed by distinctly renowned chefs, retail outlets and premier entertainment...</description>
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By further strengthening its investment promotion initiatives, the Philippine government has successfully attracted investors locally and from around the globe. Last year, the Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) approved an all-time high of 915 billion Philippine pesos (HK$137 billion) worth of foreign and domestic investments.
“More important than the record-breaking level has been the impact of...</description>
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Committed to professionalism, hard work and integrity, Mechatrends Contractors Corp continues to be a leading service provider of mechanical engineering solutions for the oil and gas and food manufacturing industries in the Philippines. Driven by these core business principles, the Filipino-owned company has grown from its humble beginnings in 1992 to become a multimillion-peso outfit offering a...</description>
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Over the past two decades, leading boutique property developer Torre Lorenzo Development Corp (TLDC) built a strong brand in Philippine real estate for its pioneering premium university condominiums conveniently located in university belts across Metro Manila. With the same foresight today, the company has expanded into multi-use complexes, townships and leisure destinations in high-growth urban...</description>
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With the development momentum across the Philippines on the upswing propelled by the growth in the local economy, publicly listed green property developer ArthaLand is making a solid industry imprint by focusing on world-class and sustainable real estate developments. Arya Residences – a top-end, high-rise condominium – is ArthaLand’s flagship residential project and a towering testament to the...</description>
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As the world’s economic centre of gravity rapidly shifts towards the East, quality education plays a crucial role in the continued growth of developing Asian economies. With nearly 10,000 international schools teaching more than 5 million students around the world, nowhere has the rate of growth been faster than in Asia, the world’s largest continental economy and home to 60 per cent of the global...</description>
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Challenging the common impression that customers get what they pay for in patronising low-cost carriers (LCC), AirAsia Philippines redefines the flying experience with an uncompromising commitment to world-class safety standards and passion in delivering top-notch service without the hefty price tag.
AirAsia Philippines is part of the AirAsia Group, which includes AirAsia Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia,...</description>
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Matching the pace of development in the Philippines, Chelsea Logistics Holdings has grown tremendously over the past few years following strategic investments that leverage the country’s archipelagic nature. In a little more than a decade, the company that started out with a single tanker to support an affiliate in the petroleum industry has grown to be the dominant player in the nation’s shipping and...</description>
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A company from Singapore that has grown to become one of the world’s leading international lodging owner-operators, The Ascott has more than 101,000 units in key cities of Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the United States. As it expands its portfolio of branded properties across Asia-Pacific, Ascott faces fair winds in the Philippines – where the group plans to build a total of 6,000...</description>
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      <title>Acquisitions and expansion propel Ascott’s market leadership</title>
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Improving prospects in the Philippines has given rise to cross-border mergers and acquisitions in recent years. As investors grapple with restrictions on foreign economic participation in one of Asia’s most promising markets, boutique law firm Donato &amp; Zarate has shown innovation and creativity in finding solutions – to the delight of Japanese, South Korean, German and North American clients.
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Sprouting amid lush hardwood trees and equipped with world-class amenities, golf courses and clubs have attracted players and fans, professional athletes and amateurs alike all over the world; but not all golf courses are created equal. Tucked within the Sta. Elena Golf &amp; Country Estate in Canlubang – a nature sanctuary of forests, fairways, natural habitats and river streams – the Sta. Elena Golf Club...</description>
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Nissan corners about 10.2 per cent of the Philippines’ car market – a number impressive on its own considering the extremely competitive industry, but far more meaningful when taking account the tremendous opportunity ahead.
The country’s gross domestic product, for instance, is consistently growing by at least 6 per cent annually, exceeding the average in Asia and globally. It is matched by an equally...</description>
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      <title>Nissan Philippines wants to move people through technology</title>
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Approaching the logistics industry with an aptitude for success, Airspeed is differentiated as the local player whose reliable and trustworthy service builds up businesses, communities and lives. A home-grown logistics and distribution firm that is part of the AIC Group of Companies, Airspeed started as a six-person operation 33 years ago and has evolved into a leading third-party logistics (3PL)...</description>
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With an eye on Asia’s increasing mergers and acquisitions, Lambino Law is blazing a trail in the technology space, helping investors understand the range of possibilities presented by Industry 4.0 in the Philippines.
“With the advent of the fourth industrial revolution comes new technologies such as blockchain, cryptocurrencies and digital forensics – things that are driving economic growth and the...</description>
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Tapping into the world’s universal craving for confectionery, Philippines-based Markenburg International Foods aims to push its global growth further by satisfying the world’s sweet tooth.
Founded in 1996 as a manufacturer of export-quality marshmallows tailored to specific client needs in every country, Markenburg rose through the decades as one of the most respected companies in the Philippine...</description>
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As technology boasts rampant applications in many industries, the construction industry is no different. DATEM, with its commitment to deliver the best value-focused solutions that meet every developer’s needs, adapts state-of-the-art innovations for green and smart buildings. With a smartphone app, for instance, the construction company has built a futuristic environment-friendly building where...</description>
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About 400km northeast of Manila, excitement has been building up for investors from Asia and the rest of the world. While the booming Philippine economy offers many opportunities from tourism to modern business services, it is unusual to find all of them in one place. Such is the case of the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA). The free-port area offers a wide spectrum of business undertakings from...</description>
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Science Park of the Philippines (SPPI) pioneered cutting-edge industrial estates 30 years ago with the launch of the Light Industry &amp; Science Park (LISP) in Cabuyao, Laguna. A new generation of industrial parks was born with LISP I where state-of-the-art facilities combined with industrial peace to ensure the seamless operation investors seek when locating overseas. The latest of these parks, LISP IV...</description>
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The Ascott, one of the Philippines’ largest international hospitality companies, has entered a strategic alliance with home-grown developer Cebu Landmasters to expand into the Visayas and Mindanao regions – starting with the 180-unit serviced residence Citadines Cebu City, its first landmark project scheduled to open this year.
Citadines Cebu City caters to the young and trendy – leisure travellers and...</description>
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RFK Holdings believes that high-quality homes do not always have to come with a hefty price tag. For the Cebu-based real-estate development company, creating opportunities to make home ownership more affordable is part of its responsibility to help in nation-building. By focusing on affordable housing, RFK aims to fulfil its vision of providing a roof over every Filipino’s head.
At the end of the day,...</description>
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Be it subways, elevated highways and railways, dams or bridges, swift and solid construction of these infrastructures is fundamental to advancing a country’s development. In the Philippines, the construction industry is aiming to grow to 130 trillion Philippine pesos (HK$19.5 trillion) by 2030 under the government’s newly launched road map. These massive infrastructure projects under the “Build, Build,...</description>
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More than an alternative payment method for cash, credit cards today function more as a multi-purpose card as many institutions incorporate incentives such as airline miles, dining credits, discounts and more. Understanding how credit cards need to be more relevant and more integrated to the lifestyles of users, RCBC Bankard is dedicated to developing cards that address their requirements.
Specialising...</description>
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Catching the cusp of Manila’s building boom six years ago, the Crimson Group and its experienced professionals charted a path to modern sophistication in the Philippines’ top-tier properties, prompting global brands to take a fresh look at the country’s prospects.
“The Philippines is a hub, and foreign investments are happening already,” says Michael Chan, managing director.
With its inspired and...</description>
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Land is a highly coveted commodity in Hong Kong, and its steep price has paved the way for carefully master-planned high-rises and skyscrapers that define the territory’s iconic skyline. The limited land in Hong Kong makes it one of the most challenging architectural settings, and this is where architect Carmelo Casas has built his credentials to become one of the Philippines’ premier...</description>
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Drawing on the ingenuity of Filipino engineers, Enertech Systems Industries became the pioneer manufacturer of industrial boilers in the Philippines in 1978 and now leads the industry with its world-class quality and technical breakthroughs. With its visionary founder, Guillermo Simeon, remaining at the helm, Enertech seeks to bring its expertise to a more global customer base.
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A pioneer in professional property management in the Philippines, FPD Asia Property Services is transforming how property developers protect their assets for the long term. Managing more than 70 contracts involving about 100 buildings around the country, FPD Asia has proven to clients since its founding in 1990 the value of professional services.
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In the past years, DFNN has continued its remarkable influence over the technology space, most notably in the e-casino gaming industry, paving the way for the success of subsidiaries Inter-Active Entertainment Solutions Technologies (IEST) and iWave. Possessing an uncanny ability to adapt its technologies to niche local and international market requirements, the company’s technological expertise...</description>
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Pursuing personalised medicine in the era of evidence-based medicine, The Medical City (TMC) rides on its philosophy of “patient partnership” as it helps transform Philippine health care.
“We treat our patients as partners,” says Dr Eugenio Ramos, president and CEO. “They are part of the medical team and, in fact, are central to it. And through a multidisciplinary team approach, we enable them to make...</description>
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In the Philippines and for Filipinos abroad, canned sardines also go by the name “Ligo”. Such brand dominance has resulted from a dedication to exceptional quality standards initiated by Gregory Tung’s father when he founded A Tung Chingco Manufacturing (ATC) 65 years ago. Today, as Tung passes on the family legacy to his sons, the company maintains its drive as it broadens its product range and market...</description>
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The continuing globalisation, digitalisation and complexities of businesses – particularly those eyeing the increasingly robust Philippine market – call for a local partner who shares a long-term view in a perpetually dynamic landscape.
Key is reading the signs of the times and making necessary adjustments, constantly. Above all, integrity sustains what technical know-how and skills can build....</description>
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While there is a wide variety of goods at Duty Free Philippines (DFP), it goes beyond the typical tax-exempt items such as perfume, chocolates, alcohol and tobacco products to generate foreign exchange and revenues for the government. The corporation gathers the best of what an archipelago with 7,641 islands has to offer under one roof to showcase the diversity of Philippine-made products.
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With a population of more than 100 million, a growing middle class and robust public infrastructure spending, the Philippines has become one of Asia’s most promising economies. Discovery Reports Group (DRG), in collaboration with the South China Morning Post, has captured this excitement in today’s issue of the 2019 Philippines Business Report.
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Combining more than 30 years of innovation and an unrivalled understanding of the Philippines’ technology landscape, MDI has helped corporations and government institutions achieve their digital transformation goals in the face of rapid digitalisation. The information technology (IT) solutions provider and strategic consultancy firm has built robust competencies in the areas of infrastructure, cloud...</description>
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