The Philippine National Oil Company-Exploration Corporation (PNOC-EC) earmarked P900 million for the expansion of its coal mining ventures in Zamboanga Sibugay in Western Mindanao. The state-run oil exploration company said that its board of directors has already approved the special budget “to fund the development of existing coal mine” that will enable it to double [...]

After a long while, the PBA team owners will finally meet again on January 25 to discuss some major concerns hounding the Philippine’s premiere basketball league, among those matters to be discuss is the next television station that’ll be granted the rights to televise the games. Likewise, the board will also tackle the league’s participation [...]

Every Entrepreneur wants their business to grow and have profit. They always have new ideas in their mind to fuel their business but what if you don’t have that kind of many ideas in your mind and still you want to have your own business. Well there is a answer to your problem. Nowadays there [...]

The Philippine franchising today is so strong in terms of income and investment. And even the global economic crisis didnt slow it down and now with the global economic crisis slowly going to recover the franchising industry has more and more investment to offer.
The Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI) even said [...]

Bibingkinitan! has embarked on an aggressive campaign to expand its number of outlets this year. The fast-rising Filipino food chain is aiming to open up about 100 new outlets all over the country, to bring its total number of stores to at least 250 by the end of 2010.
Richard V. Sanz, president and chief executive [...]

The only liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) franchiser in the country, PR Gaz Haus, is embarking on an ambitious 500-store expansion binge. This it hopes to accomplish in the next five years, according to company chief operating officer for franchising Siu Ping C. Par.

One sound investment that entrepreneurs might want to look into these days is joining the San Miguel Food Inc.’s (SMFI) roster of Poultry Contract Breeders and Growers. Being in the company of an elite team delivering the Magnolia Fresh Chicken to Filipinos is definitely a good option.
Take Ofel Dator’s word for it. Dator, owner of [...]

Leading fast food brand Jollibee was recently awarded the Global Franchise of the Year by the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA). Jollibee holds the distinction of being the first homegrown franchise concept to receive this prestigious award.
The Global Franchise of the Year is given to outstanding Filipino franchisers who have gone overseas and successfully made a [...]

The fear of global recession and rising stiff competition in the retail sector notwithstanding, the Philippine franchisee of the 7-Eleven chain of convenience stores reported an increase in its net income for the first three months of the year.

After opening its 250th store, Ministop pulls all the stops in becoming the fastest growing convenience store chain in the country today. In line with the company’s aggressive stance, Ministop recently introduced a new and attractive business package dubbed the Creative Lease, designed to encourage more prospective business partners to start their own, or add [...]

Admitting in public that you have been scammed is not easy. Often people would rather not talk about it. They don’t want to admit that their being gullible has made them lose not only their money by their self respect as well. This is one of the reasons why we seldom hear about a franchise [...]

Textured or texturized vegetable protein (TVP) use is one way to save ingredients cost. Known as textured soy protein (TSP) for others, it is high in protein, low in fat and is quick to cook. TVP is made from defatted soy flour, a by-product of making soy bean oil. It is used as a meat [...]

These days, numbers of people are patronizing Lotto. Almost every night, you can find long lines of people waiting for their turn to have a bet on their lucky numbers for the Lotto draw. People are trying to find their luck and be instant millionaire. Others find it an opportunity to start up a business [...]

In order to make a pork tocino, you will need to have its main ingredient which is the meat. It would be better to use any of the following parts of meat: Kasim or pork pigue (lean pork). You can use it with or without skin, depending on your preference. Have the bone removed and [...]

SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) is currently having talks with some foreign companies to operate the planned gaming facilities within the Mall of Asia complex in Pasig City.
Reports said SMIC, Asia Pacific Gaming of Australia, and a US-based casino operator held exploratory talks for a possible partnership in the proposed gaming facility. Jose T. Sio, SMIC [...]

The countries leading fast food chain has big plans for its overseas operation. The Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) is set on hitting the 3,000 mark, as far as the count of its overseas stores is concern, within the next 10 years, which is 75 percent of their targeted 4,000 stores by year 2020.
Jollibee vice president [...]

Krispy Kreme has just got to be the biggest name in doughnuts today. If you would recall its history, you will find that the doughnut company never made any fancy advertising technique back in 1937 when it started. Its melt-in-your-mouth goodness was enough to create worth-of-mouth buzz marketing which made it the global renowned doughnut [...]

For aspiring entrepreneurs who has enough capital, franchising has always been the choice of their entry into the entrepreneurial world.
That is why it was also one of the better options that were offered by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-sponsored Basic Entrepreneur seminar to their participants. The title of the seminar was “A Responsive [...]

P3,000 money to spare for capital and a bored couple seem to make a very successful business combination. This is the story of Roberto Cabrera, 62 and his wife Vilma, 60 who ventured into handicraft in 1988 just because they were bored and are no longer happy in managing their small retail. According to them, [...]

You’ve seen the benefits and success of franchising industry. You have seen how Mcdonald’s boomed and compete in the world market. You are now very eager to do franchising, but the thing is you are uncertain about making a selection of the best franchise business for you. I have here some guidelines in choosing the [...]