I cringe whenever I encounter someone who claims to have “succeeded” at accomplishing something, knowing that this was achieved only at a tremendous cost or expense. This is what happens when a group goes to a restaurant, and an arrogant, grandstanding individual takes it upon themselves to...
Cash flows are extremely important for businesses because they provide insight into a company's financial health and ability to meet short-term obligations, invest in its future growth, and return value to its shareholders. When most business stock analysts are asked, they’ll tell you they always...
The country’s leading business groups are calling for sweeping reforms in the national budget process to ensure that long-term economic stability is prioritized amid controversies surrounding this year’s budget. In a joint statement on Wednesday, Feb. 5, published on Makati Business Club’s...
The Sinulog Festival returned to its roots last month with the revival of the parade route in Cebu City’s historic Mabolo District, where it all began in 1980. “One Beat, One Dance, One Vision” was the theme of this year’s edition organized by the Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI). As an ode to...
The spread of misinformation has been feared following the game-changing decision by Meta founder and chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg early this month to do away with the use of third-party fact checkers across the social media platforms – Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. Yes,...
Emphasizing the crucial role that well-trained teachers play in ensuring better learning outcomes, an industry-led advocacy group on Thursday, Jan. 30, expressed full support for initiatives aimed at improving teacher education. (DepEd file photo) The Philippine Business for Education (PBEd)...
LG will unveil an enhanced version of LG Business Cloud, an online platform that streamlines the management and operation of LG commercial displays and hotel TVs, at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025 in Barcelona, Spain, from February 4-7. Designed to meet the evolving demands of...
DAVAO CITY – The Gov. Generoso Business Club Inc. has chided the municipal council of Gov. Generoso town, Davao Oriental province for passing an ordinance that will allow responsible mining operations in the area. FISHING boats dock on the coast of Barangay Montserrat, a known fishing...
BY EARVIN SALANGSANG Filipinos are known for their love of festivities, and the people who ensure a joyful start to the year are the residents of Minalin, my beloved town in Pampanga. Minaleños celebrate the Aguman Sanduk Festival every New Year's Day. All barangays participate, designing themed...
Top Line Business Development Corporation, a Cebu-based fuel retailer planning an initial public offering, reported a record high net income of P90.5 million in the first nine months of 2024, a 157 percent surge from P35.2 million for the same period in 2023. In a statement, the firm said its...
BY CARLOS RHEAL CERVANTES I recently wrote an essay in Filipino and sent the draft to my son, Carl Lorenz Cervantes. Carl is a researcher, psychologist, and university lecturer who has given talks on Filipino psychology for various organizations and conferences. His work has been published in...
Since childhood, I've been exposed to tax seasons every year. My father has been in public practice since I was a kid, so I could see and experience how stressful it is. But looking back, I appreciate being in public practice more than any other industry—commerce, government, education, you...
