From what we 've seen, the second Trump administration wouldn 't exactly tiptoe around US interest rate timing. Just recently, US President Donald Trump called US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell a “fool” for acting “too late” in lowering the central bank’s benchmark rate;...
High performance is often connected to burnout. However, there are many ways to avoid burnout while striving for high performance. People are increasingly realizing that excelling in their work or any endeavor doesn 't have to come at the cost of burnout. When one is passionate about what they...
Before the Israel-Hamas conflict broke out in 2023, this writer was blessed to join a Holy Land pilgrimage in Israel. One of the highlights of the visit was the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, one of the holiest places in Christendom, believed to encompass both Golgotha, the site of...
An archipelago of 7,641 islands, there’s something magical about traveling across the Philippines. Beyond the beaches and lush mountains lies a rich story of heritage, hospitality, and heartfelt encounters. Over the past year, I 've had the joy of discovering some of the country’s most...
For many, home isn’t just four walls and a roof, it’s a personal canvas. The furniture layout, chosen textures, and how light moves through space all reflect identity. Increasingly, home design is seen as an extension of the self. For women in design, this link between space and story is second...
Actor David Licauco (left) poses with his grandfather, Jaime T. Licauco (Images courtesy of Facebook) Author Jaime T. Licauco, grandfather of actor David Licauco, has passed away. He was 84. David mourned the loss of his lolo, whom he referred to as "the wisest man" he has ever known. On...
Industry groups are urging the government to rationalize the excise tax system, warning that the current structure is fueling the illicit trade of cigarettes and alternative products, jeopardizing government finances and public health. They said the existing tax framework is misaligned with market...
The world feels more unstable than it has in decades. One day it’s a new trade war shaking up global markets. The next, a breakthrough in AI makes entire job categories uncertain. Add climate disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and economic volatility, and it’s no wonder people are feeling...
With illegal tobacco incidence reaching an all-time high of 18.2 percent in 2024, Philippine Tobacco Institute (PTI) has urged the Marcos administration to recalibrate tax rates to help reverse the declining state of the tobacco industry. The latest industry data showed that illicit cigarettes...
The Philippines touts a 5.6 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2024, the highest in the region. With the highest GDP growth rate and one of the two biggest national budgets in ASEAN (2021-2025), it has little to show—except the lowest GDP per capita in the region. Besides, our 1.9...
The ongoing trade dispute between the United States (US) and China could benefit manufacturing hotspots in Southeast Asia, such as the Philippines, provided the government implements sweeping reforms to align trade and investment policies with industrial strategies. In a virtual forum hosted by the...
An internet search will easily yield a wide variety of answers about the learning process, but I want to share my own experience and approach to succeeding in it. It really starts with the goal, or what you want to learn or know. From there, you need to gather information about the subject. Once...
