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Empowering the MSME sector

by Jennylei Caberte - March 16, 2020 - 12:00am

Philippine Franchise Association president and Oryspa founder Sherill Quintana devotes her two-year term PFA leadership “to return the same support and opportunities she received” from her group that...

Sanz: Key to success in franchising is sustainability

by Jennylei Caberte - February 3, 2020 - 12:00am

As a franchisor and now the new chairman of the country’s only internationally recognized franchise association, Richard Victoria Sanz has virtually studied every nook and cranny of the franchise industry,...

A perfect match

by Jennylei Caberte - December 30, 2019 - 12:00am

Like a bee to a flower, there are many reasons Rosemarie Bosch-Ong is a natural fit for Wilcon Depot Inc. and the Philippine Retailers Association.

Ortiz-Luis shares secrets of staying power

by Jennylei Caberte - October 14, 2019 - 12:00am

The fiery leader of Filipino exporters and the steady guiding hand of the country’s biggest trade association, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. has witnessed...

Federico Moreno: Proud to carry on father’s legacy

by Jennylei Caberte - March 25, 2019 - 12:00am

His son, Federico A. Moreno built on the inspiration of his father’s initiatives in using showbiz to provide opportunities to aspiring young performing artists to shine and improve their lives.

New SEC chair vows to protect investors

by Jennylei Caberte - December 3, 2018 - 12:00am

When President Duterte appointed a lawyer and certified public accountant (CPA) to head the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), he conveyed a clear signal to the investment community his desire to implement...

Sergio Ortiz-Luis: The heart and SOL of Philippines' export sector

by Jennylei Caberte - October 15, 2018 - 12:00am

In 2008, Dr. Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. had a life-threatening experience when his appendix burst. The Philippine business community – particularly the small, medium and enterprise (SME) sector – would have...

Exec gears up PRA, retail trade for competitiveness

by Jennylei Caberte - August 6, 2018 - 12:00am

Sticking with a company for over three decades says a lot about a corporate executive. It shows not only loyalty, dedication and solid commitment; it also means the executive has gained a lot of expertise and specialized...

Chris Lim: From selling shampoo to creating jobs through franchising

by Jennylei Caberte - July 16, 2018 - 12:00am

Former expatriate Unilever senior global brand manager and current U-Franchise Sales and Management president Sam Christopher Lim has what it takes to lead the country’s bid to market and establish the Philippines’...

New PFA president sets 5-point mega plan

by Jennylei Caberte - July 9, 2018 - 12:00am

The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) has set in motion a grand plan to help transform the country from a labor exporter to an economy that not only has enough employment opportunities for its citizens, but...

Small businesses are big winners

by Jennylei Caberte - January 15, 2018 - 12:00am

Like a mother to her children, Ma. Alegria Sibal Limjoco – the new president of the largest business organization in the Philippines – aspires to nurture micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) through...

Fiorgelato gears up for global expansion

by Jennylei Caberte - September 24, 2017 - 4:00pm

Twenty-five years is a milestone for any company and popular homegrown brand Fiorgelato is celebrating it by going global, a long-term strategy for the next 25 years to come. The man behind Milkin’ Corp., Ricardo...

Limjoco: Key reforms to boost franchising industry

by Jennylei Caberte - August 8, 2016 - 12:00am

The time is ripe for interested franchisees to start scouting for the best business deals, as the Duterte administration vowed to streamline the process of doing business in the Philippines and start reforms on...

Philippines emerging as Asia’s franchise hub

by Jennylei Caberte - July 18, 2016 - 12:00am

The country’s franchise industry is expected to sustain its robust growth in the next three years, with the pace peaking at around 30 percent by 2018 when the Philippines is expected to cement its footing as...

Creating level playing field for entrepreneurs

by Jennylei Caberte - July 11, 2016 - 12:00am

Bibingkinitan! owner Richard V. Sanz knows how it is to compete in a robustly growing market that is continuously attracting bigger and better-financed foreign franchise brands.

Franchising industry needs to embrace digital shift

by Jennylei Caberte - June 27, 2016 - 12:00am

The franchising industry will see itself shifting into the digital realm, and companies must take a pivot to the online world if they want their businesses to continue flourishing.

SME expansion to drive retail sector growth in Asean

by Jennylei Caberte - October 4, 2015 - 10:00am

Southeast Asia's retail sector can look forward to exciting times once the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is formally integrated later this year into one Asean Economic Community (AEC) or common market. ...

SM offers new entertainment options

by Jennylei Caberte - August 23, 2015 - 10:00am

A wealth of entertainment options are now available at your fingertips anytime and anywhere.

Prime movers behind Franchise Asia Phl 2014

by Jennylei Caberte - July 21, 2014 - 12:00am

The local franchising industry has been able to weather many storms in the past, thanks in part to the dedication and efforts of the men and women behind the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) who work tirelessly...

Duty Free Phl expands services to OFWs, tourists, balikbayans

by Jennylei Caberte - May 19, 2014 - 12:00am

Duty Free Philippines (DFP) has expanded its services to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), tourists and balikbayans, the state-owned firm’s main market, in support of the Department of Tourism’s campaign...

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