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                    [Title] => Biz groups see better year ahead
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Business groups are upbeat the economy will grow at a much faster pace this year compared to the 6.1-percent uptick posted last year, citing the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects to be rolled out and other construction activities to be undertaken.

[DatePublished] => 2015-01-30 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1473425 [AuthorName] => Louella Desiderio [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => ) [1] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1365034 [Title] => MBC says Phl needs to do more to further boost competitiveness [Summary] =>

Despite improving seven places in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Competitiveness Report (GCR) from a year ago, the Philippines needs to address port congestion, price hikes, power supply as well as the peace and order situation to be among the top one third most competitive countries by next year.

[DatePublished] => 2014-09-04 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1473425 [AuthorName] => Louella Desiderio [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => ) [2] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1316751 [Title] => P-Noy, Obama to discuss Phl inclusion in TPP [Summary] =>

The country’s possible participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement is expected to be part of the discussions in the visit of US President Barack Obama to the country today until Tuesday.

[DatePublished] => 2014-04-28 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1473425 [AuthorName] => Louella Desiderio [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => ) [3] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1316474 [Title] => BOC to restore pre-shipment inspection [Summary] =>

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) plans to require pre-shipment inspection of all imports as part of reforms to fight corruption and smuggling.

[DatePublished] => 2014-04-27 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1473425 [AuthorName] => Louella Desiderio [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => ) [4] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1308090 [Title] => Phl moves up in WEF Enabling Trade Index [Summary] =>

The Philippines’ overall ranking in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Enabling Trade Index improved by eight places to the 64th spot in 2014 from 72nd place in 2012.

[DatePublished] => 2014-04-03 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1473425 [AuthorName] => Louella Desiderio [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => ) [5] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1303289 [Title] => MBC sees brighter prospects: Most members expect economy to sustain growth momentum [Summary] =>

Most members of the Makati Business Club (MBC) see bright prospects for the economy and their businesses as they expect the strong gross domestic product (GDP) growth posted last year to be sustained this year.

[DatePublished] => 2014-03-21 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1473425 [AuthorName] => Louella Desiderio [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => ) [6] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1284863 [Title] => Business groups urge gov’t to prioritize infra projects [Summary] =>

The government must prioritize the upgrade of the country’s infrastructure as well as rehabilitation work in areas affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda to sustain and even beat the strong economic growth posted in 2013 this year, business groups said.

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The Philippine economy is expected to sustain its positive economic performance in the second quarter for the rest of 2013 and in the next two years as new manufacturing facilities open and existing plants increase output, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.

[DatePublished] => 2013-08-30 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1473425 [AuthorName] => Louella Desiderio [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => ) [8] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 938145 [Title] => Credit upgrade seen to boost approved investments [Summary] =>

A 10 percent growth in investments “would be a safe target this year” considering the improving economic outlook for the country underpinned by two recent credit rating upgrades, Trade Secretary Gregory Domingo said yesterday.

[DatePublished] => 2013-05-04 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1473425 [AuthorName] => Louella Desiderio [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => http://imageshack.us/a/img823/5120/gen6thumb.jpg ) [9] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 875931 [Title] => DTI sees continued growth of economy [Summary] =>

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) expects the economy to continue to post strong growth at least for the next two years as  firms open new plants and even look to expand, and given work on infrastructure projects.

[DatePublished] => 2012-11-29 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1473425 [AuthorName] => Louella Desiderio [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => ) ) )
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