Sometimes I ask myself if it’s even possible to change the mind of someone who’s become a true believer. You know the kind—people who defend their favorite politician as if their life depended on it, or who treat every word from their pastor as if it came straight from heaven. In the...
We cannot deny that Generative AI (GenAI) tools—such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, and others—are already here in our educational landscape. Since their introduction (at the end of 2022, if I am not mistaken), they have caused significant concerns at all levels of education, primarily because they...
CEBU CITY – A top medical school here has once again produced topnotchers. Two graduates from the Cebu Institute of Medicine (CIM) are among the Top 10 passers in the October 2025 Physicians Licensure Examination (PLE), according to the results released by the Professional Regulation Commission...
We can draw encouragement and caution from nations that have used technology as a governance lever. When implemented smartly, it can shift the balance of power enough to curb corruption. But success always depends on more than code—it rests on people, politics, and institutions. Take Estonia, for...
With so much mudslinging, criticism, and hate proliferating online, one naturally wonders: what does it take for a message to constitute cyber libel? These hate messages often stem from information circulating on social media, some of which proves valid and legitimate, while a significant portion...
State-run think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) has urged the Philippine government to implement several key measures to ensure the success and sustainability of the circular economy (CE) transition. “The state’s desire to promote economic transformation and sustainable...
At 76 and 30 years at the helm of the diversified engineering conglomerate DMCI Holdings Inc., Chairman and President Isidro A. Consunji is starting to plan for his retirement, which will be filled with sunshine, as he shifts focus to expanding family-owned plantations covering thousands of...
Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, who leads one of the biggest conglomerates in the country, warns of the adverse impact of the corruption scandal on the Philippine economy and credit ratings. Speaking at the 57th FINEX annual conference, he said that, because of this corruption scandal, “government...
Have you ever gotten a “business proposal” promising to double your money, or a text saying you’ve won a prize but need to deposit a small sum first? Sadly, scams are so common, reminding us that financial literacy is essential. Education has always been called the great equalizer. It...
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Francis E. Lim pointed to corruption as “a weapon of mass wealth destruction” as investigations into anomalous flood control projects have eroded investors ' confidence to the extent ₱1.7 trillion in market capitalization has been wiped...
Renewable energy (RE) is gaining bigger share of the country’s power generation mix as gas-fired power development continues to slow down, according to a study by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). In a report, Sam Reynolds of the IEEFA explained that gas-to-power...
Since 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) has begun to transform the Philippine economy—not as a futuristic concept, but as a current and measurable force. Generative AI tools are already reshaping the business landscape, from finance and marketing to logistics and customer service. Local...
