Philippines Business Guide delivers a comprehensive view of the Philippine economy and business life, covering 25 key business-related topics. Individual articles blend overview with specific detail to make you a knowledgeable player quickly.
PHILIPPINES BUSINESS GUIDE: BACK COVER
The Philippines
Since the social and political revolution in teh mid-1980s the economy of the Philippines
has changed direction, making great strides in opening its markets and linking them with
the global economy. The Philippines is beginning to welcome outsiders, making deals that
will help develop its emerging economy and provide improved opportunities for its people.
For Manufacturers: The Philippines has a large, cost
competitive workforce, eager to be given the opportunity to earn and develop its skills.
For Buyers: The Philippines is a producer of raw materials and commodity
goods, intermediate products, and -- increassingly -- of a range of higher value-added goods.
For Sellers: The Philippines needs goods, services, and expertise to support
the development of its economy: capital goods and intermediate components for its industry,
support for its amibtious infrastructure projects nationwide, and consumer products for an
awakening populace.
For Investors: The foreign investment regime in the Philippines has been
liberalized as the country seeks investment to sustain its development, with privatization
and deregulation programs adding to its attractions.
Philippines Business: The Portable Encyclopedia for Doing Business with the Philippines is an unmatched
resource for capitalizing on opportunities in the Philippines. Whether you are importing, exporting,
or investing, you will find a wealth of detailed information that will keep you ahead of the competition.
PHILIPPINES BUSINESS GUIDE: TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter 1: Philippines at a Glance
Chapter 2: Economy
Chapter 3: Current Issues
Chapter 4: Opportunities
Chapter 5: Foreign Investment
Chapter 6: Foreign Trade
Chapter 7: Trade Agreements
Chapter 8: Trade Zones
Chapter 9: Import Policy & Procedures
Chapter 10: Export Policy & Procedures
Chapter 11: Industry Reviews
Chapter 12: Trade Fairs
Chapter 13: Business Travel
Chapter 14: Business Culture
Chapter 15: Demographics
Chapter 16: Marketing
Chapter 17: Business Entities & Formation
Chapter 18: Labor
Chapter 19: Business Law
Chapter 20: Financial Institutions
Chapter 21: Currency & Foreign Exchange
Chapter 22: International Payments
Chapter 23: Taxation
Chapter 24: Transportation & Communications
Chapter 25: Business Directory
Chapter 26: Important Addresses
Index
PHILIPPINES BUSINESS GUIDE: AUTHORS/CONTRIBUTORS
Philippines Business has a long list of collaborators, including:
James L. Nolan, Ph.D., Karla C. Shippey, J.D.,
Molly Thurmond, J.D., Alexandra Woznick,
Dean Engel, John DeCaire, J.D.,
David L. Gold (Transamerica Investment Services),
Cynthia Sewell (international marketing analyst),
Daniel Edelstein, Robin E. Kobayashi, J.D.,
Stan Draenos (international trade specialist),
Patrick Sullivan, and Christopher Mahon.
Contributors also include:
Philippine Board of Investments, IMF,
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan,
Villaraza & Cruz,
Bengzon Narciso Cudala Pecson Bengson & Jiminez,
Ernst & Young, International Chamber of Commerce,
Colliers International, CIGNA Property and Casualty,
The East West Group Inc., Auerbach International,
Reed Publishing (USA), Inc, Magellan Geographix, and more.
Series Editor: Edward G. Hinkelman
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter 1: Philippines at a Glance
Chapter 2: Economy
Chapter 3: Current Issues
Chapter 4: Opportunities
Chapter 5: Foreign Investment
Chapter 6: Foreign Trade
Chapter 7: Trade Agreements
Chapter 8: Trade Zones
Chapter 9: Import Policy & Procedures
Chapter 10: Export Policy & Procedures
Chapter 11: Industry Reviews
Chapter 12: Trade Fairs
Chapter 13: Business Travel
Chapter 14: Business Culture
Chapter 15: Demographics
Chapter 16: Marketing
Chapter 17: Business Entities & Formation
Chapter 18: Labor
Chapter 19: Business Law
Chapter 20: Financial Institutions
Chapter 21: Currency & Foreign Exchange
Chapter 22: International Payments
Chapter 23: Taxation
Chapter 24: Transportation & Communications
Chapter 25: Business Directory
Chapter 26: Important Addresses
Index
AUTHORS/CONTRIBUTORS Philippines Business has a long list of collaborators, including James L. Nolan, Ph.D., Karla C. Shippey, J.D., Molly
Thurmond, J.D., Alexandra Woznick, Dean Engel, John DeCaire, J.D., David L. Gold (Transamerica Investment
Services), Cynthia Sewell (international marketing analyst), Daniel Edelstein, Robin E. Kobayashi, J.D., Stan Draenos
(international trade specialist), Patrick Sullivan, and Christopher Mahon.
Contributors also include: Philippine Board of Investments, IMF, SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan, Villaraza &
Cruz, Bengzon Narciso Cudala Pecson Bengson & Jiminez, Ernst & Young, International Chamber of Commerce,
Colliers International, CIGNA Property and Casualty, The East West Group Inc., Auerbach International, Reed
Publishing (USA), Inc, Magellan Geographix, and more. "
Philippines Business
The Portable Encyclopedia For Doing Business with the Philippines
Pages: 340
Binding: Softcover
Author: James L. Nolan, Ph.D., et al.
Size: 7"X10" (17.78X25.4cm)
ISBN: 1-885073-08-9
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