As the midterm elections approach, an advocacy group on Saturday, Feb. 15, urged candidates to prioritize education reform, emphasizing its significance for students, teachers, and the future workforce. (DepEd file photo) In a statement, the industry-led advocacy group Philippine Business for...
The demographics in malls and other establishments have changed. Yes, Virginia, the demographics, including Filipinos' behavior towards pets, have changed significantly over the last 10 years. Walking around malls and diners, you often see couples, groups of friends, and families with pets, either...
BY JOEL DABAO The Philippine Senate recently passed the Konektadong Pinoy Bill (Feb. 5, 2025), a landmark piece of legislation poised to supercharge the nation's internet landscape. Its core provision? Eliminating the congressional franchise requirement for building internet infrastructure. This...
I cringe whenever I encounter someone who claims to have “succeeded” at accomplishing something, knowing that this was achieved only at a tremendous cost or expense. This is what happens when a group goes to a restaurant, and an arrogant, grandstanding individual takes it upon themselves to...
Cash flows are extremely important for businesses because they provide insight into a company's financial health and ability to meet short-term obligations, invest in its future growth, and return value to its shareholders. When most business stock analysts are asked, they’ll tell you they always...
The country’s leading business groups are calling for sweeping reforms in the national budget process to ensure that long-term economic stability is prioritized amid controversies surrounding this year’s budget. In a joint statement on Wednesday, Feb. 5, published on Makati Business Club’s...
The Sinulog Festival returned to its roots last month with the revival of the parade route in Cebu City’s historic Mabolo District, where it all began in 1980. “One Beat, One Dance, One Vision” was the theme of this year’s edition organized by the Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI). As an ode to...
The spread of misinformation has been feared following the game-changing decision by Meta founder and chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg early this month to do away with the use of third-party fact checkers across the social media platforms – Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. Yes,...
Emphasizing the crucial role that well-trained teachers play in ensuring better learning outcomes, an industry-led advocacy group on Thursday, Jan. 30, expressed full support for initiatives aimed at improving teacher education. (DepEd file photo) The Philippine Business for Education (PBEd)...
LG will unveil an enhanced version of LG Business Cloud, an online platform that streamlines the management and operation of LG commercial displays and hotel TVs, at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025 in Barcelona, Spain, from February 4-7. Designed to meet the evolving demands of...
DAVAO CITY – The Gov. Generoso Business Club Inc. has chided the municipal council of Gov. Generoso town, Davao Oriental province for passing an ordinance that will allow responsible mining operations in the area. FISHING boats dock on the coast of Barangay Montserrat, a known fishing...
BY EARVIN SALANGSANG Filipinos are known for their love of festivities, and the people who ensure a joyful start to the year are the residents of Minalin, my beloved town in Pampanga. Minaleños celebrate the Aguman Sanduk Festival every New Year's Day. All barangays participate, designing themed...
