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Asian Development Bank (ADB): A multilateral development finance institution. Sets out five strategic development objectives: promoting economic growth, reducing poverty, developing human resources, improving the status of women, and protecting the environment.

City of Makati: The financial capital of the Philippines. This site is not only meant to record the gains of the city but is also testimony to the great strides made by the people of Makati. Contains information about History, Business, International Affairs, Sites to See, Hotels & Restaurants and others.

Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA): Has four missions: safeguarding the nation's security, advancing Philippine economic & social development, assisting Filipino nationals overseas, and projecting a positive and accurate image of the Philippines abroad.

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI): A primary government agency for coordination, promotion and facilitation activities relating to trade, industry and investments. Aims for investment expansion, export growth, countryside development and improvement and protection of consumer welfare. Provides an online database for business matching.

Philippine Board of Investments (BOI): An attached agency of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), BOI is the lead government agency responsible for the promotion of investments in the Philippines. It is divided into four operating groups: Investment Promotions Group, Technical Services Group, Industry Development Group and Project Assessment Group.

Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI): As the “voice of Philippine business,” PCCI acts as a consultative mechanism for the business community to put forward proposals and policy recommendations geared towards the promotion of a sound and dynamic business environment. From the 53 original charter members, the PCCI family has grown over the years consisting of an estimated 20,000 direct and indirect members engaged in private enterprise, making it the biggest private business organization in the country.

Department of Science and Technology (DOST): The funding agency of Phnet. Responsible for formulating policies, plans, programs, projects and strategies for Science and Technology development, programming and allocating funds, monitoring of research and development projects, and generating external funds.

Department of Justice (DOJ): Upholds the Rule of Law and ensures the administration of justice. This site outlines the functions of the different constituent agencies and bureaus under DOJ.

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA): Provides information about not only National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) but also contains Philippine economy and government links.

National Statistics Office (NSO): The primary statistical arm of the government. Produces and disseminates general purpose statistics