Winning in Business: The Philippines

Author: Gonzalez
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: To adapt to the new of globalization and joining the WTO, China Water Conservancy and Electric Power Press has brought the mature "Foreign Business Series" developed by Singapore Times Publishing Company for readers in mainland China. Each book in the series introduces a country or region, covering content such as: overall situation, business opportunities, government, domestic investment, tax system, national economy, how to set up a business, how to operate a business, culture and customs, culture and business, and some practical information. The translation and publication of these books will provide useful information for domestic enterprises and individuals interested in foreign investment or doing business with foreign merchants. They will also help various types of enterprises with export intentions to broaden their horizons and create business opportunities. The first batch of the series introduces 12 countries and regions, and more titles will be released in the future. This book aims to introduce how to establish, manage, and maintain strategic relationships with the state-owned and private entities, as well as business associations, that you will be dealing with in the Philippines. Chapter 1 begins with an economic outlook, introducing the efforts made by Filipino government officials and business leaders to combat past corruption and achieve faster economic development. Chapter 2 focuses on key events that have shaped the country, covering a time range from early trade before the colonial period to the martial law under the Marcos regime, and finally to the democratization and market liberalization phases during the administrations of Aquino, Ramos, and Estrada. Chapter 3 shifts from history to politics, exploring how the Filipino government departments manage the country. Chapter 4 formally discusses the topic, starting with how to get started. Chapter 5 provides four major cases for reference. Chapter 6 mainly introduces management aspects.