I’ve sat in enough boardrooms, classrooms, and breakout rooms to notice a pattern: the moment the word “coaching” comes up, people tense up. Leaders assume it requires certifications, thick manuals, and expert-only jargon that sounds impressive but feels detached from real work. Employees...
The cost of electric power in the Philippines remains among the highest in Asia. This is driven by a combination of high imported fuel costs, ongoing grid work-in-progress, significant system losses (five percent in Singapore versus 10 percent in the Philippines), and an oligopolistic market...
Senator Paolo "Bam" Aquino IV believes that political considerations should take a backseat as Filipinos continue to struggle with urgent issues, including education, jobs, and corruption. When asked about reports that he’s being eyed as a candidate for the 2028 presidential elections, Aquino...
Enthusiasm almost always prevails among members of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) during their general membership meetings. Last Wednesday was exceptional, though. The event was packed, with no less than Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona conducting the...
Owning an asset on paper is not quite the same as having physical possession of it. At one point, currency was primarily in the form of coins where the value was straightforward, derived from the gold or silver content itself. As recently as a century ago, most coins were minted from precious...
Investment & Capital Corporation of the Philippines (ICCP) has named former Ayala Land Inc. finance chief Augusto D. Bengzon as its new chairman and chief executive officer. The appointment was announced by Guillermo D. Luchangco, chairman of the ICCP executive committee, who cited Bengzon’s...
Senators on Tuesday, February 10 mourned the passing of former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., and honored his brand of consultative leadership. De Venecia’s passing was announced by his wife, Pangasinan 4th District Rep. Gina de Venecia, in a social media post. “It is indeed extremely sad...
Once the crown jewel of the Philippines’ blue economy, our marine sector is now gasping for air. A policy report by the US-based Oceana titled “Net Loss: How Governance Gaps are Sinking Philippine Fisheries” paints a grim picture of a resource in freefall—a systemic collapse that should...
The Senate on Monday, February 9 finally approved and adopted the resolution condemning the statements made by the Chinese embassy in Manila which criticized Philippine officials and institutions for defending the country’s national sovereignty. Senate Resolution No. 256 specifically denounced...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has introduced a digital payment system that streamlines fee transactions and ensures faster, safer payments for clients in the Philippines and abroad. DOLE said the system provides instant payment confirmation, speeds up processing, and guarantees...
To strengthen and modernize the country’s blood services, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) officially opened the PRC Blood Summit 2026. The three-day summit, held from February 5 to 7 in partnership with Abbott Laboratories and Transfusion Medicine, brings together blood bank personnel, health...
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said on Friday, February 6, that the Senate is always prepared to convene as an impeachment court following the transmittal of impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte. Sotto made the statement after House Secretary General Cheloy...
