The mobile app landscape is rapidly evolving, presenting challenges and opportunities for companies seeking to acquire and retain users. As technology advances and user expectations rise, businesses must navigate a complex environment to succeed in the highly competitive app market. The “Shaping...
Eight organizations, including local business groups, have called on the government to safeguard the well-being of Filipino workers at risk of job loss in case of a ban on Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs) in the country. In a joint statement on Wednesday, July 17, the groups also...
Sixty-five years ago, in 1957, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund Trustees, with the concurrence of the Philippine government, established the Ramon Magsaysay Award to honor the memory and example of integrity in public service of President Ramon Magsaysay. Often called the “Nobel Prize of Asia,” it...
The Makati Business Club (MBC) has urged the Marcos administration to prioritize governance reforms, enhance the business environment, invest in skills development, and upgrade power and infrastructure. Ahead of President Marcos' third State of the Nation Address (SONA), the MBC, representing...
The Palace marching order for Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista “JJB” Tuesday is to prioritize improving the country’s gateway facilities and services to enhance travelers’ experiences and increase tourism. As a traveler, I look forward to the long-overdue transformation of Ninoy...
Good governance is essential for development. It helps countries improve economic growth, build human capital, and strengthen social cohesion. The Worldwide Governance Indicator (WGI) features six aggregate governance indicators for over 200 countries and territories from 1996 to 2022. In the WGI,...
A recent article in the Financial Times by A. Anantha Lakshmi reported that the Philippines is pressing the U.S. (and Japan, I may add) to boost trade and investment in the country as escalating tensions between Manila and Beijing spark fears of a broader economic fallout. In an interview...
Many people nowadays hide likes on their social media accounts for business or otherwise. I was curious, so I checked. The reasons were valid enough to convince me to hide likes on my social media account, too. One major reason is that users often prioritize posting content that will garner more...
There seems to be a disconnect between Philippine Plaza Holdings Inc.’s (PPHI) decision to close Sofitel Manila and the firm’s decision to negotiate for an extension of an existing lease contract with Government Service Insurance System (GSIS). Yes, Virginia, it feels a bit of an oxymoron when,...
As we all age, some of us will be blessed with a longer life span, but to enjoy our golden years, we need four basic things, like the four legs on a table or chair, to provide stability. To make things easier to remember, just think of the 4Ms—Membership, Money, Mobility, and Memory. Having...
The Board of Investments (BOI) has committed to tackling the persistent challenges faced by local and foreign investors in the country through enhanced policy alignment and increased collaboration among government agencies. In a statement on Wednesday, July 3, Bobby G. Fondevilla, BOI executive...
A circle of Makati businessmen said they look forward to working with the newly-appointed education secretary, Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara. In a statement, the Makati Business Club (MBC) congratulated and wished Angara the best for one of the most critical posts in the executive...
