SMNI logo Television network SMNI's top officials declined on Thursday, Nov. 30 to put their congressional franchise on the line after Quezon 2nd district Rep. David "Jay-jay" Suarez challenged them to prove the allegation that Speaker Martin Romualdez spent P1.8...
Quezon 2nd district Rep. David "Jay-jay" Suarez (Screenshot from YouTube live) A ranking congressman is calling on the House Committee on Legislative Franchises to probe allegations floated by an SMNI television network program that Speaker Martin Romualdez has a...
Terry Ridon (Facebook) A former congressman has raised concern over the possible negative message that the proposed splitting of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) franchise could impart to foreign investors. Terry Ridon, Infrawatch PH convenor and former...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The proposed franchise of the Negros Electric and Power Corporation (NEPC) has inched closer to passage in the House of Representatives after it gained preliminary approval at the committee level....
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....
