Maria Belen Bonoan

 

Zamboanga City Reaps Gains of Better Business Environment

January 12, 2011

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Zamboanga City is one of the oldest cities in the Philippines, with a rich history and distinct culture. It is the third largest city in the country in terms of land area, and sixth in terms of population. The city is also a center of economic activities in Mindanao, with a modern seaport and airport that serve as the gateway of goods to the region… Read more

 

Two Decades of Journey to Local Autonomy in the Philippines

September 1, 2010

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The 1991 Local Government Code, which initiated the decentralization process in the Philippines by empowering local governments to more effectively respond to their community needs, has always been referred to as radical and revolutionary. It now serves as an example for other countries on how local governments have accepted, adjusted, and adapted… Read more