CEOs optimistic of PH growth prospects – survey

PwC Philippines assurance partner Aldie Garcia (extreme right) shows the results of the “PwC MAP 2017 CEO Survey” during a media briefing in Makati City on Monday. (From left) Management Association of the Philippines President Marife Zamora and Vice Chair Alma Rita Jimenez. some marked increase in terms of intention to enter into M&A. Though, still, partnership is still the preferred route working together,” she added.

The survey also showed 55 percent of business leaders were revenue growth prospects in the 53 percent last year.

Fifty- four percent remainedositive about growth in the next three years, compared with 52

Among the most preferred industries were consumer and retail; healthcare, pharmacy, and life sciences; retail and wholesale distribution; technology; food and beverage; and real estate.

With the growing penetra of the CEOs said they wantedo strengthen innovation, digital, and technological capabilities to capitalize on new opportunities. Fifty-nine percent believed impact their respective industries