Newly appointed Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has suspended the full cashless payment system on expressways, a move that followed the Toll Regulatory Board's (TRB) mandate that all vehicles must be equipped with radio-frequency identification (RFID) for cashless payment by March 15, under...
The 8th Philippine International Farm Tourism Conference kicked off on Feb. 24 and wraps up tomorrow, Feb. 26th, at the KCC Mall General Santos City. The theme, "Stimulating Sustainable Economic Growth in Rural Communities through Farm Tourism," drew around 500 participants, including local and...
Top Line Hi Tech and Synergy Corp. has partnered with the Provincial Government of Aklan to implement a smart port system at Boracay's Caticlan and Cagban ports to enhance the ticketing process and improve port management. In a statement, Eugene Erik Lim, Topline Hi Tech president and chief...
There will be a changing of the guards at the Department of Transportation (DOTr) this Monday, the eve of the bloodless revolution’s anniversary, with Jaime “JJB” J. Bautista turning over the helm to former Covid-19 Czar Vivencio “Vince” Dizon. PFI Transport Deal of the Year Asia Pacific,...
The book The Right Kind of Failing Well by HBS Professor Amy C. Edmondson provides a comprehensive framework for understanding different types of failure and offers practical strategies for leveraging them to foster learning and innovation. History and research alike underscore that errors, when...
According to Dale Bronner, a well-known speaker and preacher, professionals in public practice—accountants, doctors, lawyers, and even service providers who handle multiple clients—should know not only how to manage those clients but also how to "protect their own peace.” Dealing with various...
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...
