Newly appointed Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has suspended the full cashless payment system on expressways, a move that followed the Toll Regulatory Board's (TRB) mandate that all vehicles must be equipped with radio-frequency identification (RFID) for cashless payment by March 15, under...
The 8th Philippine International Farm Tourism Conference kicked off on Feb. 24 and wraps up tomorrow, Feb. 26th, at the KCC Mall General Santos City. The theme, "Stimulating Sustainable Economic Growth in Rural Communities through Farm Tourism," drew around 500 participants, including local and...
The book The Right Kind of Failing Well by HBS Professor Amy C. Edmondson provides a comprehensive framework for understanding different types of failure and offers practical strategies for leveraging them to foster learning and innovation. History and research alike underscore that errors, when...
According to Dale Bronner, a well-known speaker and preacher, professionals in public practice—accountants, doctors, lawyers, and even service providers who handle multiple clients—should know not only how to manage those clients but also how to "protect their own peace.” Dealing with various...
BY JOEL DABAO The Philippine Senate recently passed the Konektadong Pinoy Bill (Feb. 5, 2025), a landmark piece of legislation poised to supercharge the nation's internet landscape. Its core provision? Eliminating the congressional franchise requirement for building internet infrastructure. This...
I cringe whenever I encounter someone who claims to have “succeeded” at accomplishing something, knowing that this was achieved only at a tremendous cost or expense. This is what happens when a group goes to a restaurant, and an arrogant, grandstanding individual takes it upon themselves to...
Cash flows are extremely important for businesses because they provide insight into a company's financial health and ability to meet short-term obligations, invest in its future growth, and return value to its shareholders. When most business stock analysts are asked, they’ll tell you they always...
The Sinulog Festival returned to its roots last month with the revival of the parade route in Cebu City’s historic Mabolo District, where it all began in 1980. “One Beat, One Dance, One Vision” was the theme of this year’s edition organized by the Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI). As an ode to...
BY EARVIN SALANGSANG Filipinos are known for their love of festivities, and the people who ensure a joyful start to the year are the residents of Minalin, my beloved town in Pampanga. Minaleños celebrate the Aguman Sanduk Festival every New Year's Day. All barangays participate, designing themed...
BY CARLOS RHEAL CERVANTES I recently wrote an essay in Filipino and sent the draft to my son, Carl Lorenz Cervantes. Carl is a researcher, psychologist, and university lecturer who has given talks on Filipino psychology for various organizations and conferences. His work has been published in...
Since childhood, I've been exposed to tax seasons every year. My father has been in public practice since I was a kid, so I could see and experience how stressful it is. But looking back, I appreciate being in public practice more than any other industry—commerce, government, education, you...
In this age of social media and the internet, it is easy to browse and search for motivational quotes, videos, or clips to find inspirational content. Many of the things we view are well-designed and enticing. They are often concise, relatable, and emotionally resonant. They can provide a quick...
