Philippines Investor's Guide [ ? ]
The Pearl of the Orient

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The Philippines, one of the largest archipelagos in South East Asia with over 7000 islands make up this melting pot of different cultures, languages and ethnicities as well as provide for a wealth of natural resources.

The Philippines is a developing country with an agricultural base, light industry, and service-sector economy. It has one of the most vibrant business process outsourcing (BPO) industries in Asia. Numerous call centers and BPO firms have infused momentum into the Philippine market, generating thousands of jobs, including Fortune 500 companies.

Government initiatives are designed to match the pace of development in the newly industrialized countries (NICs) of south East Asia and President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo pledged to turn the country into a First World state by 2020.

From enjoying the natural wonders within its borders to engaging in the many different business opportunities the Philippines is truly the “pearl of the orient”.

With a complete Country Report, Company Profiles, Top Interviews with members of the government and top businesspeople, special links, photos and much more, we are sure this 178-page report is a must for investors seeking new opportunities in Philippines.

Contents:

• Preface
• Index
• Production
• Introduction
• Philippines: An Overview
• Country Report
  • Government
  • Economy
  • Tourism
  • Education
  • Media
  • Finance
  • Energy
  • Important Philipine Laws To Investors
  • Telecommunications
  • Agriculture
  • Banking
• Company Profiles
  1. Asian Hospital
  2. Banco De Oro Universal Bank
  3. Burlington Industries
  4. Cdi Sakata Inx Corporation
  5. Foundation For Information Technology Education & Development, Inc.
  6. Landbank Of The Philippines
  7. Megaworld Corporation
  8. Palasia Hotel Palau
  9. Pan Pacific Manila
  10. Seair – South East Asian Airlines
  11. Teleperformance Philippines
  12. Titania Wine Cellar Inc.
  13. The Philippine Board Of Investment
  14. Housing Interactive
  15. Rustan Marketing Corporation (Rmk)
  16. Stores Specialists, Inc.
• Top Interviews
1. Interview With President Of Aboitiz, Mr. Jon Aboitiz
2. Interview With Alberto Guevara, Attorney At Law
3. Interview With Pamela Robinson, President Of Asian Hospital
4. Interview With Father Bienvenido Neveres, President Of Ateneo De Manila University
5. Interview With Mr. Bernardino Paco, Chairman Of Cdi Sakata Inx Group
6. Interview With Mr. Christopher Po, President Of Century Canning
7. Interview With Mr. Jun Ang Lao, Ceo Of Chemrez Technologies
8. Interview With Mr. Vicente Ayllon, President Of Insular Life
9. Interview With Mr. Ismael Baysa, Senior Vice President And Cfo Of Jollibee Food Corporation
10. Interview With Mr. Kingson Sia, President Of Megaworld
11. Interview With Mr. Jesus Francisco, President Of Meralco
12. Interview With Mr. Wilfred Bantayan, President Of National Reinsurance
13. Interview With Mr. Alip, President Of The Microinsurance Of The Philippines
14. Interview With Ms. Linda Pico, President Of Landbank Of The Philippines
15. Interview With Mr. Anthony Huang Of Store Specialists Incorporated –Rustan´S Marketing Corporation
16. Interview With Mr. Nikos Gitsis, Co-Founder And Director Of South East Asian Airlines
17. Interview With Dr. Joven R. Cuanang, M.D., Senior Vicepresident And Medical Director For St. Lukes Medical Center
18. Interview With Miguel Cojuanco, President Of Teleperformance Philippines
19. Interview With Tita Trillo, From Titania Wine Cellar
20. Interview With Mr. Jesusito Sulit, Senior Vice President And C.F.O. Of The National Transmission Corporation
21. Interview With Mr. Victor Valdepenas, President & Ceo Of Union Bank
22. Interview With Ms. Emerlinda Roman, President Of The University Of The Philippines
23. Interview With Mr. Ludgerio Torres, President Of The Philippine Heart Center
24. Interview With Ms. Pilar Almira, Director Of The Manila Doctors Hospital
25. Interview With Ms. Maria Collinson, Undersecretary For European Foreign Affairs
26. Interview With Fe Barin, Chairperson Of The Philippine Securities Exchange Commission
27. Interview With Hon. Alberto Romulo, Secretary Of Foreign Affairs
28. Interview With Ms. Evangeline Crisostomo-Escobillo Commissioner For The Insurance Commission
29. Interview With Ambassador Donald G. Dee, President Of The Philippine Chamber Of Commerce
30. Interview With Hon. Rafael Lotilla, Secretary Of Energy
31. Interview With Mr. Gary Teves, Secretary Of Department Of Finance
32. Interview With Mr. Jade Del Mundo, Undersecretary Of The Department Of Health
33. Interview With Eduardo Angara, Senator For The Government Of Philippines
34. Interview With Hon. Peter Favila, Secretary Of Trade And Industry
• Did You Know?
• Useful Links
• References

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