Mon Ibrahim
Building a ‘Filipinnovation’ culture
May 06, 2025 1:47 am
A thriving economy is often the result of a well-established and dynamic innovation ecosystem, where creativity, technology, risk-taking, and entrepreneurship converge to drive progress. Nations that foster innovation through strong policies, research investments, human capital development programs, and collaboration between industries create fertile ground for groundbreaking advancements. This, in turn, leads to increased productivity, job creation, and global competitiveness, ensuring long-term economic resilience. As industries evolve and adapt to technological shifts, economies with robust innovation frameworks are better positioned to navigate disruptions and seize new growth opportunities.
The country commemorated its National Innovation Day last Wednesday, April 25, led by the newly minted Department of Economy, Planning, and Development, formerly NEDA, and the National Innovation Council, which President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., chairs. What was supposed to be a one-day event became three days to accommodate design thinking workshops and idea pitching competitions for student teams from different parts of the country. Seeing teams from the Camarines Norte State College garnering top honors in two of the five categories was truly encouraging.
Pope Francis’ life: A lesson in humility
April 29, 2025 1:24 am
What can Filipino leaders learn from the life of Pope Francis?
Kamote drivers
April 21, 2025 11:27 pm
In a recent interview before the Holy Week rush, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has advised all travelers to stay safe on the road, follow traffic rules, and avoid becoming kamote drivers.
Emerging jobs in the metaverse
April 14, 2025 4:01 pm
Many of us are fixated on artificial intelligence's potential to disrupt humanity. But an emerging new world order is shaping up in the virtual world: the metaverse.
EVs and Chinese brands are reshaping Philippine mobility
April 08, 2025 1:54 am
The deluge of motorcycles that started more than a decade ago may have changed the appearance of our streets, but if you look around today, you will not fail to notice something new. We are witnessing a transformative shift in our transportation landscape. Electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids are increasingly populating our streets, driven by government initiatives, rising environmental awareness, and the entry of relatively affordable, high-quality models—many of which are made in China. This trend reflects global and local efforts to embrace sustainable mobility while highlighting the growing influence of Chinese automakers in the Philippine market.