First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos received a special distinction award from the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (La Cámara) during the La Fiesta 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Taguig City on March 18. The recognition was conferred as part of the chamber’s annual gathering that...
The Senate closed up a productive first quarter marked by key legislative initiatives geared towards enhancing government efficiency. Adjourning its session on Wednesday, March 19, among notable accomplishments during the first three months of the year, the Senate passed key measures expanding...
We carefully plan our vacations, business trips, and even weekend getaways. Yet, who knows when we will take that “inevitable journey” of no return? If we don’t know when it will happen, how do we plan for it? A recent experience shared by my good friend Veronica “Onnie” Lorenzana (of...
A bill that is seen to address the impact of rising global oil prices inches closer to being felt by Filipinos after the Senate approved it on third and final reading on Tuesday, March 17. Voting 17-0-0, the Upper Chamber approved Senate Bill No. 1982 or An Act Authorizing the President to Suspend...
Since 1957, the World Design Organization (WDO), then known as the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (ICSID), has been on a mission to improve the quality of life through design by supporting innovation, sustainability, and design education. One way it does this is through the...
When the phrase “digital assets” appears in the news today, it is usually associated with cryptocurrencies or blockchain technologies. That is not the subject of this article. For most organizations, the most valuable digital assets are far more ordinary: payroll records, customer databases,...
The Senate is looking to pass next week the bill authorizing the president to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products during national or global economic emergencies. This was after President Marcos certified it as urgent. Yet the Senate cannot sponsor a counterpart bill until the...
In times of war, leadership is measured not in speeches but in presence and coherent action. War is never distant; it comes crashing into markets, highways, and kitchens. When missiles fly in one part of the world, every nation feels the ripple – oil prices spike, supply chains strain, and...
Tourism has always been one of the Philippines’ greatest levers for economic growth. Few countries are as naturally blessed; we boast world-ranking beaches, pristine mountains, a profound cultural heritage, and a people who welcome visitors with genuine warmth. Yet, when I compare our tourism...
Debates on women’s roles in Philippine society have resurfaced after a nationwide survey revealed that a large majority of Filipinos continue to hold traditional views about gender roles at home and in the workplace. Results from the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS)...
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. reported that consolidated core net income remained unchanged at ₱25.5 billion for last year, as growth in its food and beverage segments offset earnings drag from its power generation arm. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the diversified investment...
President Marcos has signed into law the measure seeking to extend the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) for another two years, Malacañang said. Marcos signed Republic Act (RA) 12315, amending RA 11899, extending the commission’s life beyond its original three-year term,...
