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Philippine PI Announces Strong Second-Quarter Results

POSTED BY: Jeff Duncan, July 28, 2016

Philippine PI reports strong growth with rise in demand for employment background checks.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (July 28, 2016) – Philippine PI, the professional investigation firm specializing in the Philippines and Southeast Asia, reported today strong revenue growth for second-quarter of fiscal 2016. Revenue growth for the period was 14 percent after a steady increase in the number of employment background check and due diligence cases for new hires and new investments in the region. Due to the high risk for fraud, false resumes and investment scams, more clients are using Philippine PI™ to mitigate the risk.

Internet criminals are cashing in on unsuspecting victims who hire and invest in the Philippines without doing their homework. The risk in the region is quite high, so investigators urge caution. Proper verification before hiring or investing in the country is the key to success. Professional investigators on the ground in the Philippines can provide clients with clear evidence for better and safer hiring.

"The Philippines continues to be an attractive investment for many companies and individuals around the world. To be successful, proper background check investigations and professional due diligence is essential," said Charles Alden, President and CEO of Philippine PI. "Checking criminal records or searching databases from overseas is not an investigation. Staying safe and making smart decisions means using Philippine PI to deliver clear evidence and identify the risk factors. With highly trained investigators on the ground and contacts throughout the Philippines government and law enforcement, we continue to be the most trusted solution."

Philippine PI Launches New Responsive Web Design

POSTED BY: Jeff Duncan, September 15, 2014

Philippine PI launched a new website featured responsive web technology.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (September 15, 2014) – Philippine PI, the professional investigation company specializing in the Philippines, has launched an improved version of its website at philippinepi.com. The website is an enhanced design that features responsive technology to better serve mobile visitors, including better navigation and improved security methods. This new design offers our clients and site visitors a better experience no matter how they access the website, whether through a personal computer, tablet or mobile phone.

"The improved design and implementation of the new website will better serve our visitors and clients, so we are excited about that," said Charles Alden, President and CEO of Philippine PI. "Mobile devices and tablets are now a big portion of our visitors, so we are pleased that we can better serve them and continue to improve our business." Alden said the new design was also built with security features to protect client privacy when submitting case data. All points of contact on the site use SSL... (Read more on Philippine PI Blog).



Philippines Investigation Business Stable with Fraud Cases

POSTED BY: Jeff Duncan, March 5, 2013

Philippine PI is on target to meet long-term growth projections as fraud risk remains high.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (March 5, 2013) – Philippine PI™, a private investigation and background check company specializing in the Philippines and Southeast Asia, reported today that the private investigation business has remained in a stable growth mode due, in part, to a high risk for fraud in the region. The private investigation industry in the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore is a mature market, but management expects 2013 to be the firm’s 7^th consecutive year of growth since inception... (Read more at Digital Journal).

Philippines Scams Support Rise in Philippine PI™ Cases

POSTED BY: Jeff Duncan, September 24, 2012

Philippine PI reports that scams are escalating, and risk remains high.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (September 24, 2012) – Philippine PI™, a professional investigation and private detective agency specializing in the Philippines and Southeast Asia, reported today that the risk for fraud and scams is escalating. Despite efforts to educate consumers and businesses about the risk, Philippines scams are rising, and the risk for doing business in the country is growing. More corporate and individual clients are relying on... (Read the full story on Yahoo News).

Philippines PI to Expand Due Diligence Services

POSTED BY: Jeff Duncan, June 12, 2012

Philippine PI is Expanding Due Diligence Services in Asia.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (June 11, 2012) – Philippine PI™, a private investigation and background check company specializing in the Philippines and Southeast Asia, announced today that the firm will be expanding its due diligence services across Asia. The company has seen a significant increase in demand for business verifications and due diligence in the Philippines, Hong Kong and Malaysia. The growing risk for fraud and scams is convincing managers and investors around the world to verify... (Read the full story on Marketwire).

Philippines Investigators See Demand in Hong Kong

POSTED BY: Jeff Duncan, March 27, 2012

Philippine PI reported that business between Hong Kong and the Philippines is growing.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (March 27, 2012) – Philippine PI™, a professional private investigation company specializing in background checks, due diligence and surveillance services in the Philippines and across Asia, reported today a significant growth in Hong Kong based cases and clients. Management sees significant opportunity in the Asia market for background checks, corporate due diligence and pre employment screening. In addition to more cases across Asia, demand is also up from Hong Kong... (Read the full story on Yahoo Finance).

Philippines Detectives Report Growth, Despite Economy

POSTED BY: Jeff Duncan, September 13, 2011

Philippine PI reported growth for the second quarter, and the firm will push on with plans to expand.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (September 13, 2011) – Philippine PI™, a professional private investigation firm specializing in background checks and detective services in the Philippines and Southeast Asia, reported today 9% revenue growth for the second quarter of 2011. The company is moving forward with plans to expand into the Malaysia and Singapore private investigation markets. Despite the global recession, Philippines detectives in Manila and Cebu have seen a steady flow of demand due to high fraud risk in the country. While demand for pre-employment screening has decreased, the Company reports a steady growth in corporate due diligence, background checks and surveillance services, which are often needed... (Read the full story on Yahoo Finance).

Philippines Private Detectives Added to Philippine PI™

POSTED BY: Jeff Duncan, June 22, 2011

Philippine PI reported today that the firm will add to its Philippines-based investigation team.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (June 22, 2011) - JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (June 22, 2011) – Philippine PI™, a professional background check and private investigation firm based in the U.S. specializing in discreet investigation services in Southeast Asia and the Philippines, announced today the addition to its team of existing Philippines private detectives in Manila and Cebu. The firm continues to expand its operations in the Philippines and neighboring Asian countries. The addition of professional field investigators to... (Read the full story on Reuters).

Romance Scams Increase Demand for Philippine PI Investigators

POSTED BY: Jeff Duncan, April 12, 2011

Philippine PI reported today that romance scams continue to be a serious problem in the Philippines.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (April 12, 2011) – Philippine PI™, a professional private investigation firm based in the U.S. specializing in Philippines private investigators and Southeast Asia background checks, reported today that demand for investigations was stronger than expected for the first quarter of 2011. Management cited a significant rise in romance scams and online dating fraud as part of the fundamentals driving demand for background... (Read the full story on Marketwire).

Philippines Private Investigators Receive Training at Philippine PI

POSTED BY: Jeff Duncan, January 6, 2011

Philippine PI, LLC announced today a new training program for the Philippines investigation team.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (January 6, 2011) - Philippine PI™, a professional private investigation firm based in the U.S. specializing in Philippines private investigators and discreet background check and investigation services, announced today the start of advanced training for the company’s field investigators. This agreement was made between a private U.S. based law enforcement consulting company and Philippine PI™ and is effective immediately. The semi-annual training course will enable the firm’s... (Read the full story on Yahoo Finance).