Cruz-Marohombsar and Company (CMC) in The Philippines announced that has joined BDO, the fifth-largest accountancy network in the world, under the name BDO CMC to reflect a combined local roots and strong global network. “We are committed to providing our clients with exceptional service and advice, whilst maintaining the utmost …
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Former activist turned farm-to-market entrepreneur
Orly Manuntag used to be a student leader during his university days and was a regular fixture in the League of Filipino Students’ rallies, exposing him to the plight of farmers. He also grew up with his parents, who ran a small rice retailing store in Baclaran during the 1990s …
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Air Transat's flight attendants are in a position to strike as soon as Jan. 3 after an overwhelming majority voted to give their union a mandate to walk off the job if a new labour deal can't be reached. Compensation issues the major sticking point for flight attendants Air Transat …
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Three Atlantic seafood companies have faltered financially in 2023 with TD Bank as a secured creditor on loans totalling $39 million. Despite failures of some companies, consultant says the sector is strong A bankruptcy and insolvency court in Halifax granted Chester Basin Seafoods more time to restructure late last week …
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Canadian businessman George Cohon, who founded McDonald's Canada and helped open the fast-food company's first franchise in the Soviet Union, has died, his family said on social media. He was 86. 'His passion for serving — and supporting — others was always evident,' says PM Canadian businessman George Cohon, who …
Read More »George Cohon, founder of McDonald’s Canada who brought Big Mac to Soviet Union, dead at 86
Canadian businessman George Cohon, who founded McDonald's Canada and helped open the fast-food company's first franchise in the Soviet Union, has died, his family said on social media. He was 86. 'His passion for serving — and supporting — others was always evident,' says PM Canadian businessman George Cohon, who …
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