by Myrna Rodriguez-Co (first published in the Philippine Online Chronicles, April 14, 2010) In Gagalangin Tondo, Manila, at the time I was growing up, there was a “tindahan ng Intsik” on every street corner, which Read More
In the early 1990s, I found myself in a huddle with doctor-friends, brooding over the state of medical care in our province (Iloilo). A few things were clear to us. One, that the three big Read More
What does a business owner do when customers become irate and start berating the owner or his staff, with or without reason? Here are two answers by two entrepreneurs “Keep cool” In our retail Read More
(First published in the Philippine Online Chronicles, October 24, 2011) by Ian Jester de Vera, SERDEF Media Bureau There comes a time when show biz celebrities, no matter how in-demand they are as performers — Read More
The enactment and subsequent enforcement of a Competition Law will level the playing field for investors in the Philippines and consequently spur business activity in the country, according to a recent statement issued by the Read More
Let’s hear it from a young businessmen who thinks social media networking is an indispensable tool for making a business grow. He confirms that Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc is great for promotion, customer relations, and Read More
(First published in the Philippine Daily Inquirer ) by Myrna Rodriguez Co, SERDEF SASA, Davao City—Nenita Abad-Balino is a Tagala from Nueva Ecija who won over Davao with her, Kanegie Kakanin brand of puto, kutsinta, Read More
The One-Town-One Product (OTOP) project of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), a five-year project which formally ended in 2010, will be continued for another five years. The DTI decided to extend the program Read More
Debbie Palao There are no walls in the administrative offices of Design Ventures Cebu (an export oriented furniture making firm). No separate rooms nor cubicles for us, who manage it. Without walls, communication is open Read More
With the country’s high rank in Facebook and Twitter penetration, Philippine businesses should look into opportunities to harness social networking sites and tools in their marketing, promotion and customer-relation efforts. The Philippines is No. 1 Read More
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