PCA Country Report Q1 2013 shows that due to the increase in business and consumer confidence coupled with sustained government and private sector capital expenditures, the Philippine economy started 2013 with a boom, posting a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 7.8% in the first quarter, which is the highest thus far since the start of the Aquino administration.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued the final guidelines in the computation of foreign ownership, giving non-compliant firms a year to meet the new requirement.
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The Cebu Contractors Association, Inc. (CCA) invites all PCA members, affiliates and guests to join the 6^th PCA Inter-Chapter Golf Tournament on June 5, 2013, Wednesday at Cebu Country Club in Banilad, Cebu City.
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The Philippine Constructors Association, Inc. (PCA) invites all PCA members to attend the next General Membership Meeting (GMM) on April 26, 2013, Friday, at the Oakwood Premier Joy Nostalg Center Manila in Pasig City.

The 2012 year-end country report prepared by the Philippine Constructors Association, Inc. (PCA) and REID Foundation, Inc. revealed that the total output construction sector increased remarkably in 2012, posting a double-digit growth of 14% from 2011, which is more than its average annual growth in the last several years. 
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Audit, tax and advisory services firm Punongbayan & Araullo tackles issues relating to taxation, law and business regulations.
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After its annual elections held this December, the Cebu Contractors Association (CCA) has released the list of its new set of officers and directors for 2013. 

BusinessWorld, through Atty. Neptali B. Salvanera, raised several issues and questions arising from DO 18-A, “The New Rules on Contracting and Sub-Contracting Arrangements.” In his article, Atty. Salvanera raised issues on 1) substantial capitalization/NFCC/service fee; 2) benefits of contractual employees; 3) registration with the DOLE and submission of requirements; 4) cooperatives; 5) in-house agencies and a lot more to revisit the provisions of the Order and establish why there is a need for the legislature to address the issues identified.

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The Philippine Constructors Association, Inc. (PCA) shall hold its Christmas Party on December 6, 2012 (Thursday), 6:30 P.M. at the Wack-Wack Golf & Country Club (Pavilion B) in Mandaluyong City.

Seven (7) new names have been added to the PCA Board of Directors during the PCA Annual Membership Meeting held last November 13 at the Escobar Training Hall of the PCA Office in Ortigas Center, Pasig City.