‘TOL VIEWS It has been four months since the Senate received the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte. While the proceedings will commence on June 11, two days before the Sine Die Adjournment of the 19th Congress on June 13, or even the lapse of the 19th Congress on June...
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer a transformative framework for tackling global challenges while underscoring the critical role of partnerships in driving meaningful progress. By aligning with the SDGs, enterprises not only fulfill their commitment to responsible...
In 2024, the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) demonstrated its commitment to embedding sustainable development into its operations and programs by launching its Sustainability Program Roadmap. This ambitious initiative, developed in the spirit of “walking the talk,”...
The Leaders Forum (LF) continues to demonstrate the transformative power of social dialogue in addressing labor challenges, influencing national policy, and fostering sustainable development. In 2024, the forum’s collective actions resulted in meaningful achievements, including the development of...
TOL VIEWS Living in a highly digitalized world, our need for electricity and internet services has become nearly as basic as food and shelter. However, the rising costs of these utilities in the Philippines weighs down heavily on the average earning Filipino. Electricity price for...
‘TOL VIEWS The no more “doble plaka” amendment to Republic Act No. 11235 or the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act elicited sighs of relief from both motorcycle riders and the Land Transportation Office (LTO). The legislation, which required motorcycle owners to display license plates in...
‘TOL VIEWS Millions of devotees are joined in prayer and adoration as we celebrate today the annual Feast of Jesus Nazareno. Converging from various parts of the country and from all walks of life, devotees painstakingly join the Traslacion, bringing their heartfelt yearnings to our dear Señor...
To remain competitive in the global market, Philippine companies must adapt to the European Union's (EU) increasingly stringent environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements. This shift toward formalized ESG practices is driven by legislation and a growing global focus on sustainability,...
‘TOL VIEWS With the LRT extension from Pasay to Parañaque now up and rolling, we expect our riding public to travel with greater comfort and ease. Travel time reduced equates to energy saved, stress avoided, added time for work and family. Thanks to the LRT extensions, Filipino train...
‘TOL VIEWS Now that the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act have been signed, our even more challenging work begins. While the passage of these landmark legislations has been widely perceived as a preliminary victory, and a headway in the continuing pursuit...
One of the most unpleasant and stressful management jobs is downsizing the workforce. It takes a toll on employee morale who can feel betrayed. It can result in increased voluntary turnover and decreased innovation, higher levels of work demand, role conflicts, supervisory problems, job insecurity,...
TOL VIEWS The Philippine Kickboxing team’s dominating performance at the recently concluded Asian Kickboxing Championship in Phnom Penh, Cambodia proved once more that given the much-needed support in training, facilities and equipment, Filipino athletes can rise to glory in international...
