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Why invest in the Ascension Columbary?
"I’m Catholic," says corporate figure Russell Lim, "but when I was offered The Ascension Columbary vaults, I bought in." Lim has for some time now been convinced that the safest way to deal with a dead body is cremation. Though he admits that he once wondered how cremated remains should be dealt with.

Business profile
The popularity of grilled chicken from Bacolod and other provinces has been beneficial for Mang Inasal, a product genuinely from Iloilo.

Portal Innovations ready to invest more for further data center upgrade
Portal Innovations Corporation, the country’s leader in universal electronic prepaid loading, is now preparing to invest more for the further upgrading of its recently enhanced data center to ensure the hitch-free operation of its diversification thrust called the Merchant Alliance Program (MAP).

Call centers upbeat about language training software for employees
Officials of top call centers are optimistic that the implementation of GEMINI IT proficiency software in their companies can elevate the aptitude of their employees in English communication skills.

EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENT
Visa International announced the appointment of Bob Joubert as Country Manager for the Philippines and Guam to succeed Jim Dixon who has been appointed Country Manager for Hong Kong and Macau.

Briefly Noted
Boysen in world’s top 50

Investment law overhaul to facilitate business urged
The Philippines needs an overhaul of its investment policies to help prospective investors not only in starting their businesses easily but also ensure the success of their ventures.

Socialized housing developers hail lower loan interest rates
The Organization of Socialized Housing Developers of the Philippines (OSHDP) congratulated Vice President Noli de Castro, chairman of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC), Atty. Romero Federico S. Quimbo, president-CEO of the Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund) and the entire Pag-IBIG Fund board of trustees for "the historical and precedent-setting reduction in interest rates for housing loans, a truly meaningful Christmas gift to Filipinos, particularly the minimum wage earners and government workers."

NESCAFE reports good business in 2006
LEADING coffee brand NESCAFÉ experienced a momentous year this 2006, punctuated by the market’s warm reception to its two new premium products and the re-launch of existing bestsellers. It also took a leading role in promoting sustainable agriculture in the country.

BUSINESS AGENDA REPORT
It is exactly one week to go before Christmas and it is this time of the year when almost everyone as always is agog over preparations for the traditional noche buena. It is a cherished event in the Christian calendar, especially for Catholics, where family members and friends gather together to celebrate the birth and coming of their Savior, Jesus Christ.


 

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