From coffee enthusiast to franchise cafe owner While many coffee shops are popping all across major metros in the Philippines, for James Michael Go, Figaro Coffee has always caught his eye and palette. As a regular customer of the brand for several years already, he has always enjoyed Figaro’s...
Detained Senator Leila de Lima on Wednesday urged the Senate to reject the measure that seeks to grant a franchise to Bicol Light and Power Corp. (Bicol Light). De Lima said granting franchise to Bicol Light would be counterproductive especially to the constituents of Iriga City and the towns of...
Sen. Imee Marcos said Tuesday, Dec. 21 she would favor the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN Corporation when his brother wins the presidential election.​ While she admitted that his brother said the company's executives "are our enemies," the senator asserted she is very "open minded" on the...
Senator Grace Poe on Monday said the non-expiration of legislative franchises with pending renewal application with Congress will help avert job losses that could push more Filipinos further into financial concern. Poe, who was one of the 21 senators who voted yes on the third and final reading...
Sen. Grace Poe on Friday, Dec. 17, said the approval of the renewal of the legislative franchise of Philippine Airlines' 'Air Philippines Corp.' raises the optimism for the growth and rebound of the transport and tourism sectors amid the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Poe made the remark after the...
The measure that would provide immediate solution to the dilemmas faced by franchise applicants whose renewal of legislative franchise had been filed but remained pending in Congress has hurdled second reading. Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon, author of Senate Bill No. 1530, said he expects...
Allegedly ignored in the House of Representatives, the Catholic church and other religious groups seeking the rejection of bills legalizing E-sabong and other forms of internet gambling may find solace from the Senate leadership. Lacson-Sotto tandem This was gathered after Senate President Vicente...
Lawyer and civil society leader Alex Lacson, who is running for senator under the ticket of presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo, wants to change the ownership structures of agricultural businesses and big-name franchises by sharing the profits with cooperatives. Senatorial aspirant...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the country’s largest and most influential business organization, has joined the call of other business groups for deeper investigation and ensure transparency in the sale of Malampaya shares. pcci “Malampaya involves a lot of questions...
Mister Donut is now offering a “No Franchise Fee” package to new franchisees in key areas to support Filipino entrepreneurs and spur employment generation as the country rises from the impact of the pandemic. The “No Franchise Fee Offer” allows entrepreneurs to start their own Mister Donut...
Presidential aspirant Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Tuesday said he has no qualms voting against granting a Senate Medal of Excellence to veteran journalist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa. Dela Rosa, a staunch ally of President Duterte, maintained he still believes Ressa does not...
If he wins the presidency, Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Tuesday said he is will sign the franchise application of ABS-CBN Corporation if the network is able to properly address the issues being hurled at it. Among the issues being hurled against the media network include alleged labor...
