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Wednesday, July 23, 2008 (Philippines)

IFC stands firm on survey results

A battalion of soldiers and 24 armored vehicles and tanks arrive in Davao City Monday as part of the Armed Forces' stronger internal security operations in Davao Region. (Sun.Star Davao/Ben O. Tesiorna)

THE International Finance Corporation (IFC) during an almost two-hour discussion with the City Council has stood firm on its survey results saying Davao City is a difficult place to do business.

Councilor Victorio Advincula questioned Davao City Promotions and Investment Center (DCIPC) Chief Roberto Teo on which office is responsible for making the procedure in business application.

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Vice guv wants government to divulge MILF territory NORTH Cotabato Vice Governor Emmanuel Piñol has formally demanded that the National Government make public a draft Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the secessionist Moro Islamic Liberation (MILF), which government negotiators said may be signed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by the end of this month. [full story]
Filinvest hits council for slow action on applications DEVELOPER Filinvest hits the City Council's fast and full support of the proposed Ayala Mall, saying that Filinvest has also brought "significant volume of tax revenues for the city" but has not been granted the same treatment. [full story]
Councilor insists on city crematorium THE construction of a city-owned crematorium to cater to indigent cases was once again raised during Tuesday's City Council session. [full story]

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