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                    [ArticleID] => 1363894
                    [Title] => US firms show increased satisfaction in 9 out of 16 factors
                    [Summary] => 

The Philippine business environment continued to improve over the last five years but cited the lack of infrastructure and the impact of the truck ban as major concerns, according to a survey by the US Chamber of Commerce and American Chambers of Commerce in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

[DatePublished] => 2014-09-01 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1473425 [AuthorName] => Louella Desiderio [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => http://media.philstar.com/images/the-philippine-star/lifestyle/modern-living/20140726/ayala-triangle-garden-14.jpg ) [1] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1150851 [Title] => News Analysis: Stocks tumble, local currencies weaken in Phl, other Asian emerging economies [Summary] =>

Fears of a possible military action by Western powers led by the United States against Syria have triggered a rise in global oil prices which, in turn, resulted in the slump of stocks and the weakening of currencies in the Philippines and other Asian emerging economies.

[DatePublished] => 2013-08-29 21:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => ) [2] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1142621 [Title] => EDITORIAL - Improved environment [Summary] =>

Reflecting continuing high business confidence in the country, a recent survey among American companies shows the Philippines having the most improved business climate in Southeast Asia.

[DatePublished] => 2013-08-28 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => Opinion [SectionUrl] => opinion [URL] => ) [3] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1138371 [Title] => US firms: Phl has most improved business climate in SEA [Summary] =>

The Philippines showed the greatest improvement in its business environment in the Southeast Asian region in the last five years, according to a survey of the US Chamber of Commerce and the American Chambers of Commerce in the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations).

[DatePublished] => 2013-08-27 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1473425 [AuthorName] => Louella Desiderio [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => http://imageshack.us/a/img32/584/b2qj.jpg ) [4] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 845090 [Title] => US firms to expand Phl operations [Summary] =>

Most US companies in the Philippines are planning to expand their business citing the availability of trained personnel, increasing market share and diversification of customer base even as corruption remains a concern, according to a survey of the US Chamber of Commerce and the American Chambers of Commerce in ASEAN.

[DatePublished] => 2012-09-04 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1473425 [AuthorName] => Louella Desiderio [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => ) [5] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 728658 [Title] => Read this and feel good [Summary] =>

Nobody murdered, raped, plundered, land-grabbed or bombed anybody.

[DatePublished] => 2011-09-20 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133891 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1794477 [AuthorName] => Yoly Villanueva-Ong [SectionName] => Opinion [SectionUrl] => opinion [URL] => ) [6] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 724976 [Title] => US traders expect expansion of Philippine economy [Summary] =>

A majority of American businessmen believe that there will be an expansion of economic growth in the Philippines this year although rising costs of business remain a problem.

[DatePublished] => 2011-09-09 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1480108 [AuthorName] => Ma. Elisa Osorio  [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => ) [7] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 512157 [Title] => Favila to meet with US businessmen [Summary] =>

Trade Secretary Peter Favila is meeting with the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) to address their concerns on doing business in the country, particularly on the issue of corruption in government, Malacañang said yesterday.

[DatePublished] => 2009-10-09 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1805432 [AuthorName] => Paolo Romero [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => ) [8] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 511570 [Title] => Corruption biggest concern of US businessmen [Summary] =>

American businessmen are now generally more satisfied with the business environment in the Philippines than last year, although major concerns such as corruption continue to weigh on their business plans, results of a survey on business expectations by the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) showed.

[DatePublished] => 2009-10-07 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1237712 [AuthorName] => Conrado Diaz Jr. [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => ) [9] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 167981 [Title] => Gallup poll shows Americans bullish on RP prospects [Summary] => American businessmen are cautiously optimistic about the Philippines’ business prospects in light of the expected turnaround in exports and robust domestic demand.

An ASEAN Business Outlook Survey conducted this year by the Gallup Organization showed that American businessmen are expecting profit growth, with almost half, or 48 percent, of those surveyed expressing optimism that profits will be better this year than last year.

An even higher number of respondents, or 80 percent, of those surveyed were more optimistic about profit growth next year.
[DatePublished] => 2002-07-12 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 133272 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1097285 [AuthorName] => Marianne V. Go [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => ) ) )
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