Members of the Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines (JFC) have presented a fresh list of reforms to the government, aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the Philippines, which has lagged behind its peers in Southeast Asia. During the 14th Arangkada Philippines Forum, the JFC unveiled the...
The United Coconut Association of the Philippines (UCAP) is in support of the proposed increase in biodiesel blend next year, fueled by confidence that coconut production will recover from weather-inflicted setbacks. UCAP Vice Chairman Dean Lao Jr. said the industry group is open to lifting the...
The Philippine business community is in synch with other sectors of Filipino society in condemning those responsible for the trillion-peso flood control projects scandal. Many industry groups, including the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines, have expressed their outrage and disgust...
The information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) sector has revised upward its projected revenues next year to $42 billion, driven by the continued expansion of global capability centers (GCCs) into the country. IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP), the...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Tuesday, September 23, underscored that students must never be silenced, threatened, or intimidated for speaking out against corruption, stressing that their voices are vital in building a just and transparent Philippines. “The voices of our students...
It is a sorry sight to see simple problems addressed by irrational and complex solutions that take an inordinate amount of time to fix, cost a tremendous sum, and still fail to function as intended. Consider a beautiful, single-level light structure with a floor area of roughly 300 square meters. A...
President Marcos has signed into law a measure that seeks to establish a Virology and Vaccine Institute that will focus on research and development to address disease-causing agents affecting plants, animals, and humans. Marcos has signed Republic Act No. 12290 or the Virology and Vaccine Institute...
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has been recognized for its best practices in human resources management, particularly in utilizing employee engagement and organizational development in building a future-ready institution, a top official said. DBP President and Chief Executive...
DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte confirmed on Thursday, Sept. 18, that 100 cattle will be slaughtered as part of the “Pray for the Philippines” gathering on Sept. 21 at Rizal Park on San Pedro St. here. The Vice President said the event would combine prayers and political messages,...
For years now, countries around the world have been grappling with the problems of climate change. I’ve always thought that not enough people were truly paying attention to its negative effects. It was a personal belief of mine that people talked about it as if it were just another school...
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) has strongly condemned alleged corruption in government flood control projects, stressing that the misuse of public funds meant to prevent flooding in Manila and other parts of the country is a “betrayal of public trust.” In a statement released Wednesday,...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) has strongly condemned the reported misconduct of Cavite 4th District Representative Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga, who is facing a formal complaint before the House of Representatives Ethics Committee over alleged lewd photos and inappropriate remarks...
