John Tria
Navigating the new year with a grounded realism
December 30, 2024 4:26 pm
The Christmas season continues to inspire us with hope. In my last columns, I reflected on the economic development imperatives as well as thoughts on a Mindanao Sunrise where I probed some attitudes needed to face the uncertainties ahead.
New agreements, fresher hopes for Mindanao’s exporters
December 23, 2024 11:26 pm
As we savor the Christmas food and take a rest during the holidays, we reflect on the importance of two new agreements that will help our agriculture and Micro Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
Reflections on a Mindanao sunrise
December 16, 2024 9:33 pm
What a delight to bask in the sunrise of many areas in Mindanao. In some places, the sun will rise behind some hills, while in others it will emerge from the sea. Either way, the sun rises gently, slowly illuminating the morning in a manner that caresses you and gets you ready to face the day and reflect on how we can face all the challenges and anxieties the contemporary world has for us. If in last week’s article we discussed some imperatives for economic development in 2025, this week we reflect on how we, as businesses and families, can prepare for the road ahead.
Economic development imperatives for 2025
December 09, 2024 4:02 pm
As we enter the last three weeks of 2024, we look ahead to the next year. What economic development imperatives must take place to deliver opportunities for our local economies? I would like to focus on three areas, initially. These are the coconut sector, mining, and manufacturing.
MSMEs: Future of the local economy (Part 2)
December 02, 2024 4:30 pm
In last week’s column, I discussed how the growth of Micro Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is the future of the local economy. In this time of uncertainty and disruption, strong local economies will be necessary to make sure that people have access to goods and services.