Acknowledging the crucial role teachers play in shaping student outcomes, an advocacy group on Thursday, Oct. 17, called for reforms in teacher licensure in the country. (DepEd file photo) “Reforming the teaching licensure process is crucial in addressing the learning crisis in the...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Small Business Corporation (SB Corp), and Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) have formed a partnership to promote franchising as a viable business option. In a statement, the DTI said the partnership aims to create a thriving franchising ecosystem by...
A "powerhouse" delegation of Canadian businesses, poised to be the biggest-ever, will visit the Philippines this coming December to explore trade and investment opportunities. Export Development Canada (EDC) managing director and head of Indo-Pacific George Monize told reporters on Wednesday, Oct....
My sister Kay, the “bamboo queen,” has a fascination for bamboo. She recently built the first bamboo museum in Antipolo, housing the first mini bamboo organ made in the Philippines, sourced from her own bamboo, and patterned after the famous Las Piñas bamboo organ. Ate Kay takes pride in...
Last month, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law Republic Act No. 12022, or the “Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act of 2024.” This landmark measure aims to crack down on the smuggling of agricultural products. It elevates smuggling, profiteering, and hoarding of agricultural...
Globe Business recently launched Deep Dive Dialogues, a business consultancy initiative designed to connect with growing businesses and empower them on their digital transformation journey. Targeted at businesses that have established a foundational IT system but seek to optimize operations...
The value of being a skeptic rather than a cynic lies in the profound difference in how we approach the world. Cynicism, characterized by an inherent mistrust of people’s motives, often leads to negativity and isolation. In contrast, skepticism encourages a healthy questioning of assumptions...
An advocacy group on Wednesday, Oct. 9, called on newly appointed Department of Local and Interior Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla to help address the learning crisis in the country by mobilizing local governments. MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO Philippine Business for Education...
We all need good investment instruments. According to Warren Buffett, one of the wealthiest men in the world, "..investing in yourself is the best thing you can do. Anything that improves your own talents or skills nobody can tax it or take it away from you.... if you’ve got talent yourself,...
Businesses in the Philippines enjoy operating in a strong regulatory environment but are most bogged down by inefficient government support services, the World Bank's new Business Ready report launched on Oct. 3 showed. In the inaugural report that assessed business climate in its pilot 50...
Our tour guide in Seoul proudly shared her experiences of traveling to at least 43 countries while expressing her deep love and pride for South Korea. She acknowledged the sacrifices of her ancestors, which played a pivotal role in shaping the country into the prosperous state it is today. She...
By Joel Dabao Transformational growth through digitalization promises to bring many benefits to our country. From simply extending government services to remote towns via e-government services, to the economic advantages of remote jobs and digital nomads bringing urban salaries to rural areas while...
