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Philippine business groups are extending their full cooperation and support to presumptive president Rodrigo Duterte, as they seek to secure a conducive environment for further growth of the economy.
“We congratulate the newly elected leaders. We assure them of the cooperation and support of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry in providing a stable and enabling environment for further growth of the economy,” said PCCI president George T Barcelon.
“In full partnership with all sectors of our nation, we join in the effort to create more businesses, more employment to benefit more people,” he added. For its part, the Federation of Philippine Industries has assured its full support to the new leaders, which it has “consistently and usually done in the past irrespective of personalities, not only because it is apolitical, but because it is the right thing to do for our nation”.
 – Philippine Daily Inquirer

‘MAS should keep iconic crew uniform’
Malaysia Airlines should keep the timeless features of its iconic kebaya uniform, a fashion designer said after Malaysia Airlines (MAS) announced a uniform redesign for cabin crew and all its divisions.
“The airline’s kebaya has timeless features. Why change something that is so classic?” Malaysian couturier Rizalman Ibrahim said.
The current design, he noted, incorporates batik and a beautiful Sarawakian print technique that are uniquely Malaysian.
“The uniform has such great attitude and portrays good values. It represents the Malaysian woman who is full of hospitality and sopan-santun [courteous].“The three-quarter sleeves also add a practical element to the uniform.
“The uniform reflects the airline’s legacy and identity. Changing the uniform might confuse the people,” Rizalman said. – The Star