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The Philippine franchise industry is poised for stronger growth as the country's strong economy opens up more opportunities for both local and foreign businesses. Jekki Pascual with the full story. - Business Nightly, ANC, July 6, 2017Subscribe to the ABS-CBN News channel! - http://bit.ly/TheABSCBNNews Visit our website at http://news.abs-cbn.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abscbnNEWS Twitter: https://twitter.com/abscbnnews

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motion movement occupation operation plan power process proposition racket reaction response rush scene spirit stir stunt turmoil vim vitality vivacity inaction calm calmness dullness harmony peace quiet repose rest slowness stillness inertia stoppage attentiveness busyness commitment concentration consideration dedication deliberation study applications assiduities attentions commitments concentrations considerations dedications deliberations diligences efforts industries studies lethargies assiduousness doggedness industriousness sedulousness follow-through absorption contemplation debate engrossment heed heedfulness immersion mind scrutiny thinking thought thoughtfulness thoughtlessness audacious certain composed confident gutsy self-assured self-confident sure unflappable collected cool secure assertive bold brazen cocksure complacent imperturbable overconfident positive pushy rosy sanguine self-possessed unhesitating upbeat humble meek shy timid uncertain unconfident unsure 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