The Makati Business Club (MBC) has urged the Marcos administration to prioritize governance reforms, enhance the business environment, invest in skills development, and upgrade power and infrastructure. Ahead of President Marcos' third State of the Nation Address (SONA), the MBC, representing...
The Palace marching order for Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista “JJB” Tuesday is to prioritize improving the country’s gateway facilities and services to enhance travelers’ experiences and increase tourism. As a traveler, I look forward to the long-overdue transformation of Ninoy...
Good governance is essential for development. It helps countries improve economic growth, build human capital, and strengthen social cohesion. The Worldwide Governance Indicator (WGI) features six aggregate governance indicators for over 200 countries and territories from 1996 to 2022. In the WGI,...
A recent article in the Financial Times by A. Anantha Lakshmi reported that the Philippines is pressing the U.S. (and Japan, I may add) to boost trade and investment in the country as escalating tensions between Manila and Beijing spark fears of a broader economic fallout. In an interview...
Many people nowadays hide likes on their social media accounts for business or otherwise. I was curious, so I checked. The reasons were valid enough to convince me to hide likes on my social media account, too. One major reason is that users often prioritize posting content that will garner more...
There seems to be a disconnect between Philippine Plaza Holdings Inc.’s (PPHI) decision to close Sofitel Manila and the firm’s decision to negotiate for an extension of an existing lease contract with Government Service Insurance System (GSIS). Yes, Virginia, it feels a bit of an oxymoron when,...
As we all age, some of us will be blessed with a longer life span, but to enjoy our golden years, we need four basic things, like the four legs on a table or chair, to provide stability. To make things easier to remember, just think of the 4Ms—Membership, Money, Mobility, and Memory. Having...
The Board of Investments (BOI) has committed to tackling the persistent challenges faced by local and foreign investors in the country through enhanced policy alignment and increased collaboration among government agencies. In a statement on Wednesday, July 3, Bobby G. Fondevilla, BOI executive...
A circle of Makati businessmen said they look forward to working with the newly-appointed education secretary, Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara. In a statement, the Makati Business Club (MBC) congratulated and wished Angara the best for one of the most critical posts in the executive...
Food is the most essential requirement for human sustenance, especially regarding nutrition. We have to have enough to eat and eat the right food to fuel our bodies. Unfortunately, food is inaccessible for many Filipinos, and eating the right food is a luxury when they do not have enough food....
Net zero is one of the catchwords that is now trending. Nope Virginia, it is no way along the sub-zero, the “Siberian Chill Cherry '' juice drink and strong zero alcoholic drink made by freezing fruit in liquid nitrogen. Net Zero refers to “any emissions are balanced by absorbing an equivalent...
As China again did violence against Philippine boats and soldiers Monday, former Associate Justice Antonio Carpio enjoined all to drag China into the bar of world opinion in a Finex meeting last week. He said the 2016 Hague Ruling has resolved the "maritime dispute" between China and the...
