GLOBAL publishing, research and consultancy firm Oxford Business Group (OBG) has given its latest project in the Philippines an edge by pooling resources for the first time with the law firm SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan. The legal experts will work closely with OBG’s research and editorial team as the groundwork gets under way on The Report: The Philippines 2012, the group’s forthcoming publication on the country’s economic activity and investment opportunities, co-published by Makati Business Club. The law firm will provide in-depth analysis of the legislative changes taking place in the Philippines as a result of the country’s economic expansion.
OBG country director in the Philippines, Brooke Butler, said the group’s new report came as the country stepped up its bid to attract foreign investment for a long list of infrastructure projects spanning the economic sectors.
“The Philippines is looking to achieve rapid growth in line with the country’s development plan and this is producing a wealth of exciting investment opportunities in many areas including tourism, services and retail,” she said. “With the country on the brink of a new economic era, the importance to foreign investors of having accurate, solid and up to date information on the legal background here is obvious and paramount. I am therefore delighted that we are teaming up with such a prestigious company as SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan for our 2012 report.”
Rafael A. Morales, managing partner at SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan, agreed that OBG’s report would play a valuable role in letting investors know about the emerging opportunities that the Philippines’ changing economic landscape was producing.
“Our team has always tracked legal issues prompted by developments both in the Philippines and globally,” he said. “We also recognize the importance of making reliable business intelligence available to decision-makers. The months of research and the breadth and depth of the reports published by market leaders Oxford Business Group makes them a must read for potential investors. In that vein, we are looking forward to giving our own contribution to the worth of such a valuable guide.”
The Report: The Philippines 2012 will be a vital guide to the many facets of the country, including its macroeconomics, infrastructure, banking and other sectoral developments. The forthcoming publication will include a detailed, sector-by-sector guide for foreign investors, alongside a wide range of interviews with the most prominent political, economic and business leaders. The said report will be available in print or online.
