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Arroyo’s 6-Year Record Shows Highest Debt, Lowest Social Spending

MANILA — In her response to a survey that found the Philippines to be the most corrupt economy in Asia, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo claimed that the country?s negative image was an offshoot of tough decisions she made to turn the country around, such as the implementation of tax reforms like the RVAT.

But an examination of her six-year record in office showed that her government actually brought the country to its worst-ever fiscal crisis, according to independent think-tank IBON Foundation.

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?Proudly Davao? Products Aim at World Market

DAVAO CITY — Prime movers of a so-called Davao branding system are optimistic that ?Proudly Davao? products will soon find their way to the international market.

The branding system is a joint effort pushed by the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) through PROPEL (Promoting Regional Opportunities for Enterprise and Livelihood Development) and the city government of Davao.

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PBSP Pushes Business Advising

By Mai Gevera

DAVAO CITY– Maximizing social responsibility among macro entrepreneurs, the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) is urging small businesses to invest on business advising.

Funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) through PBSP?s program Corporate Volunteers for Enterprise Development (CVED), micro enterprises can now avail the services of an expert for a very minimal cost.

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Japanese Chamber of Commerce to Open in Mindanao

DAVAO CITY — The establishment of the much awaited Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Mindanao, Inc. (JCCM) will be formalized in an inauguration ceremony to be held 1:15 P.M. on Saturday, March 31, at the Davao Trade and Convention Center followed by a cocktail reception at the Zakoya Restaurant along F. Torres Street.

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