The new business world is scary: corporate scams, data breaches, hacking, investment fraud, and many more threats are part of the scenario everywhere. In the Philippines, the risk is even greater. In addition to the challenges brought by criminal organizations, there is a complicated economic situation. After a ravaging pandemic and the subsequent increase in […]
The Philippines is becoming a major hub for production and new business ventures in Asia. Although it has been known as one of the main destinations in the world for the service sector, many experts suggest that it will now become Southeast Asia’s production hub once the regional integration takes place. The ASEAN Community (Association […]
Fraud is an evil that afflicts every country in the world. Unfortunately, it plays a greater role in certain developing countries like the Philippines. A simple internet search these days will show that fraud has become a major problem for society, surpassing most other violent crimes. In the Philippines, the problem does not only affect […]
In the world of business, clear information and evidence is the key to wise and profitable decisions. Every day more companies are recruiting and investing overseas in countries like the Philippines. The changing labor and economic environments have pushed companies to look for opportunities beyond their traditional boundaries. Most of them are searching for better […]
The Philippines has turned recently into the hot spot for foreign investors and foreign direct investment. With a large workforce that speaks English and that has professional knowledge in some of the most trendy and fastest growing industries, business people are more attracted to the idea of setting up a business, outsourcing or expanding to […]
The World Bank recently released its annual Ease of Doing Business Report for 2015, with bad news for the local and foreign investors in the Philippines. According to the report, the Philippines ranking for doing business has dropped from position 86 in 2014 to 95 for 2015. While 80% of countries in the study improved […]