Francorp Philippines, a local unit of the world’s franchising authority Francorp, is launching more than 26 brands from various sectors that it nurtured and prepared over the years to break into the franchising scene. In a statement, Francorp Philippines CEO Alegria “Bing” Limjoco said the...
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, August 14 said the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) should look into the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ (NGCP) account books and check whether it is correct to impose only a three percent franchise tax from the...
SAN NICOLAS, Ilocos Norte – The Philippine Franchise Association held a two-day regional franchise exposition in the atrium activity area of Robinsons Place Ilocos here from June 16 to 17. Dubbed Franchise Negosyo para sa Ilocos, the exposition is part of the Philippine Franchise Association’s...
Around 70 local and foreign franchising players and experts will meet in the country to share emerging strategies and business trends to help ensure continued growth of the industry amid continuing global economic challenges, the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA). announced that a powerhouse...
Pandemic millionaires Who said there is no shortcut to success? The House of Franchise (HOF), owned by JC Premiere, has repeatedly proven the old saying wrong. How? By no less, making the power of its brands and unique selling force gave birth to what now is called the "pandemic millionaire's...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has allocated 100,000 slots to app-based transportation company Grab, saying it is part of the move to address the increasing demand for transport network vehicle service in the country. In a statement, LTFRB chairperson Teofilo...
JC's Jonathan So and Carlito Macadangdang The corporate world may seem stuffy from the outside, but it's a lot more exciting than one might imagine. Even though starting a firm can be terrifying, many business tycoons are nevertheless known for having appealing personalities at work and at home....
The legislative franchise renewal application of state-run IBC-13 has been unanimously passed on third and final reading by the House of Representatives. IBC-13 logo (Wikipedia) Gaining the chamber's final approval after nominal voting during plenary session Tuesday, Jan. 31 was House Bill (HB) No....
The House of Representatives has passed on second reading a proposal to renew the legislative franchise of the International Broadcasting Corporation, more popularly known as IBC-13, for another 25 years. The House plenary (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Bill (HB) No.6505 was approved via...
Public information should be at the helm of services that holders of broadcast franchises should deliver to the people, Senator Grace Poe said on Wednesday, November 23. Poe pointed out that with the number of natural disasters and other emergency situations that we face, it is absolutely essential...
The controversial shutdown of the giant ABS-CBN network was revived today, Wednesday, November 23 during a public hearing by the Commission on Appointments on the proposed confirmation of the appointment of Gamaliel Asis Cordoba as Commission on Audit (COA) chairman. Cordoba was the National...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has asked the House Committee on Ways and Means chairman to study the possibility of removing the 12 percent value-added tax (VAT) component of public utilities, especially electricity. Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda This was revealed by the committee...
