Archive for the ‘International relations’ Category

Yuan-denominated products offered in BPI

Major banks in the Philippines are now offering yuan-denominated savings accounts. The latest to join the ranks of local banks who offer these products is the Bank of the Philippine Islands.
The yuan or Renmibi products of BPI would be opened in the first week of the new Chinese New Year of the Metal Tiger. These [...]

February 14, 2010  Tags: , , , , , ,   Posted in: Corporations, Customer Service, Foreign exchange, International relations, Philippine banks, Philippine business news, Philippines, Products, banking, economy, finance, money  No Comments

BPO sector seen to grow bigger in the Philippines

Yes, the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector is seen to grow bigger, in fact it is predicted to be a $10-billion industry in 10 years time
This is what the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) sees, who said that the BPO sector in the country is growing, the $10-billion industry mark will be possible in [...]

February 6, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , ,   Posted in: BPO, Call Centers, Government, International relations, Labor, Philippine business news, Philippines, economy, investments  No Comments

Terminator coming to town

Yes, the star of Terminator is coming to Philippines next year, but it will be a purely-business trip. California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will be leading a business delegation who will visit the country in 2010.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the actor-turned politician will be bringing along about 200 businessmen from San Francisco [...]

December 26, 2009  Tags: , , , ,   Posted in: Announcement, Corporations, Foreign exchange, Government, International relations, Opportunities, economy, investments, marketing  No Comments

Philippines assured of international assistance from the Untied Nations

After receiving assistance from the US, China and Japan, the Philippines was assured by the United Nations of its international assistance as the country recoup from the damages brought about by typhoon Ondoy (international name Ketsana).
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon gave his assurance of international support to Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo during [...]

September 29, 2009  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Announcement, Government, International relations, Philippines, Uncategorized  No Comments