Senator Loren Legarda called for a foresight-driven diplomacy and leadership saying these are essential to foreign policy development. Legarda made the call during the the Regional Foresight Conference on Emerging International Issues on Aug. 27, 2025, at The Seda Manila Bay, Parañaque City. The...
As the Philippines’ only United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) Global Geopark and a Regenerative Island, Bohol is committed to “responsible tourism.” This commitment is rooted in the understanding that Unesco can revoke these honors for environmental...
State-run think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) has called for a review of the effectiveness of the government’s free public internet program to ensure its long-term sustainability. In an Aug. 25 comment on Republic Act (RA) No. 10929 or the Free Internet Access in Public...
In a sunlit room at the RCBC Plaza’s Case Room on Aug. 29, 2025, a mix of banking executives, retail strategists, and technology leaders will gather, not for another networking lunch, but to mark the launch of a program that could reshape how customer data drives business in the Philippines....
State-run think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) has recommended the inclusion of stricter safeguards for public-private partnership (PPP) projects under a Senate bill (SB) seeking to accelerate classroom construction nationwide. In an Aug. 18 comment on SB No. 121, or the...
State-run think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) has urged the Senate to harmonize pending anti-political dynasty bills into a single measure, warning that unchecked dynasties continue to weaken governance and perpetuate inequality. In an Aug. 20 comment on three Senate...
As fuel prices are expected to spike by the last week of August, state-run think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) maintained that deregulation remains the more viable policy path over reviving the Oil Price Stabilization Fund (OPSF). According to Adoracion Navarro, senior...
When Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) President Martin Antonio “Dennis” Zamora suggested a visit to TBEA, a solar energy company in China, I knew it would be an interesting learning trip. In early August, the NAC Board and executives flew to Beijing for committee meetings at the Shangri-La. The next...
If you’re an educator today, you’ve likely spent countless hours in training, webinars, or online courses—all in the name of “keeping up.” But just when teachers finally get a handle on the latest tech tool or pedagogical trend, another wave of change rolls in. Instead of constantly...
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Francis Ed. Lim urged the country’s leading financial executives to demonstrate ethical leadership, as the Philippine capital market has lagged behind its regional counterparts due to a lack of integrity. “Integrity is the invisible currency of our...
Getting a job can be a tough process, but these tips can help you succeed in an interview and land the position you’re applying for. The preparation starts before the interview itself, with your resume. It should be brief, well-written, and highlight your major accomplishments, educational...
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan – The 250-kilometer-long Luzon Strait separates the Philippines and Taiwan, connecting the South China Sea with the Pacific Ocean. An important passageway for submarine telecommunications cables and ships traveling between East Asia and North America, it contains several islands...
