Business groups expect the full implementation of the law suspending or reducing excise taxes on petroleum products to cushion the impact of rising prices on the operations of businesses across the country. In a statement, the Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport) said it welcomes...
State-run policy think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) said persistent gaps in old-age income security could weigh on the Philippines’ long-term growth prospects, as limited pension coverage and high labor informality leave a large segment of the elderly financially...
It comes as a bit of a surprise that Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba—China’s largest private company—names Southeast Asia, rather than China, as the world’s next global economic juggernaut. Ma recently returned to Alibaba following years of Chinese government crackdowns on major tech firms that...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) declared on Tuesday, March 24, that the country 's sovereignty under international law is “non-negotiable” as the government deployed vessels to counter fresh Chinese aggression at Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal). PCG Commandant, Admiral...
There is likely a whole encyclopedia and countless books written about business. However, as a quick guide and reminder, simply think of the ABCs: Awareness, Buffer, and Continuity. Awareness means knowing the environment in which you operate. This includes your customers, competitors, the...
Over the past decade, SoFA Design Institute has grown into one of the country’s most recognized institutions for creative education, focused on preparing students for careers in design. On March 11, 2026, the school introduced a new academic partnership with IE University in Spain. The...
We carefully plan our vacations, business trips, and even weekend getaways. Yet, who knows when we will take that “inevitable journey” of no return? If we don’t know when it will happen, how do we plan for it? A recent experience shared by my good friend Veronica “Onnie” Lorenzana (of...
When the phrase “digital assets” appears in the news today, it is usually associated with cryptocurrencies or blockchain technologies. That is not the subject of this article. For most organizations, the most valuable digital assets are far more ordinary: payroll records, customer databases,...
The local government of Pasig and the Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute (PERPI), a government research institute, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen the city’s capacity in promoting programs for efficient energy use and conservation. The signing ceremony was...
At Goldenberg Mansion in Manila, a meaningful moment for Philippine design unfolded on February 20, 2026. The Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID) introduced its newly elected Board of Trustees, an assembly of respected creatives who now carry the responsibility of steering the...
In times of war, leadership is measured not in speeches but in presence and coherent action. War is never distant; it comes crashing into markets, highways, and kitchens. When missiles fly in one part of the world, every nation feels the ripple – oil prices spike, supply chains strain, and...
Tourism has always been one of the Philippines’ greatest levers for economic growth. Few countries are as naturally blessed; we boast world-ranking beaches, pristine mountains, a profound cultural heritage, and a people who welcome visitors with genuine warmth. Yet, when I compare our tourism...
