11.   He said the discussions also included encouraging partnership between local government groups, U.N. agencies and the pharmaceutical industry.

12.   It could also include partnerships.

13.   Those financial practices included business partnerships now under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

14.   While in the beginning the deals include a partnership with the local brewer, the ultimate goal is to see SAB take over the plants completely.

15.   These included more partnerships with local financial institutions, increased equity investments and a firm control over administrative costs.

16.   Several foreign companies have also expressed interest in the project, including a partnership between British Gas and the local firm First Philippine Holdings Inc.