Any organization—be it a business, non-government organization (NGO), charitable or religious institution, government agency, or the government itself—can fall victim to an inside job where the very people entrusted to look after its best interests victimize it. While fraud by insiders isn’t...
Senator Mark Villar has declared a total net worth of ₱1,261,337,817 in his latest Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN), making him so far the wealthiest member of the Upper Chamber. His declaration includes a mix of high-value real estate, investments, and multiple...
The ongoing corruption scandal in flood control projects and uncertainties in tariffs by the United States (US) are making investors hesitant to pour capital into the country’s electronics industry, according to a prominent industry group. The Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the...
Senator Jinggoy Estrada has declared a total net worth of P221,218,595.15 in his Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN), reflecting a combination of real and personal properties valued at more than P252 million. Based on the summary of Estrada’s declaration, his real properties...
A total of 16 senators have so far revealed their latest Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) to provide the public with a snapshot of their financial standing, leaving eight in the Upper Chamber who have yet to disclose theirs. Senator Raffy Tulfo emerged as one the wealthiest...
In every organization, a persistent, inconvenient truth lurks: we sometimes simply don’t like our co-workers. The reasons range from clashing personalities and work styles to offhand remarks that sting. In the complex reality of the workplace, personal chemistry is not always a luxury we can...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, October 27, announced that it had received a P1 million donation from TP in the Philippines (formerly Teleperformance) to support ongoing relief and recovery operations for families affected by recent earthquakes across the country. The donation was...
The Aboitiz Group’s Union Bank of the Philippines reported a drop in net income to ₱6.5 billion in the first nine months of 2025 from the ₱8.6 billion generated in the same period last year, partly due to higher expenses. The bank said in a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange that it...
The Department of Energy (DOE) plans to look into the stalled deal between state-run Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) and Synergy Grid & Development Philippines, Inc. (SGP), as the transaction documents have remained unclosed for more than 90 days since they signed a binding offer. During a Senate...
Amid the earthquakes, floods, and corruption scandals, it was a relief to visit the 73rd edition of MANILA FAME at the World Trade Center. This event—the vital link between local artisans and international markets—offered some good news to tell. Its theme, “Objects of Nature,” showcased the...
The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) expects the local mining industry to once again become a major driver of the national economy in the near term, driven by the recent implementation of favorable reforms. Speaking before the 2025 Mining Philippines International Conference and...
The government is set to release its decision on the ₱31.55-billion unsolicited proposal of Uy-led ComClark Network and Technology Corp. to operate the country’s air navigation facilities next month, a top executive said. ComClark Chief Operating Officer Benedicto Bulatao said the company’s...
