As the current year comes to a close, we inevitably embark on a new one, always telling ourselves that this year will be better! Here are a few pointers on how to make this a reality. Rid yourself of all the negativity from the past and make space for good things. Have a plan on how to achieve your...
An advocacy group on Tuesday, Dec. 17, emphasized the importance of investing in education following the ratification of the 2025 national budget by the Senate and the House of Representatives. JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN “The strength of a nation lies in the well-being...
In the eyes of the West, the future of global peace hinges on developments in the Middle East, Russia, and China. NATO chief Mark Rutte recently emphasized that while NATO allies are just beginning to implement a defense spending goal of two percent of gross domestic product (GDP), Russia is...
Going beyond being a trusted connectivity provider, Globe Business took the lead at the recent CEO forum hosted by the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP). Centered around the theme "C-Suite Roundtable: Future-proofing IT-BPM Companies with AI-Driven Cybersecurity...
ILOILO CITY – A subsidiary of Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen) is providing a P16.45-million lighting system for a football field in this city – La Paz Plaza Football Ground in La Paz District. JAIME T. Azurin, president of Global Business Power Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Meralco PowerGen...
The Board of Trustees of the Women's Business Council: (From left) Atty. Lorna Kapunan, Kapunan and Castillo Law Offices; Rosemarie Rafael, AIC Group of Companies; Rosemarie Bosch-Ong, Wilcon Depot; Rhoda Castro-Caliwara, Executive Genesis Services; Mylene Abiva, Felta Multi-Media; Ida Tiongson,...
Sustainability is a popular buzzword, but what does it really mean? The UN Brundtland Commission defines sustainability as "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." To delve deeper into sustainability, the Philippine National...
Canada and the Philippines will kick-start talks early next year for a bilateral free-trade agreement (FTA) aimed at intensifying economic ties as well as fostering open trade and investments despite rising protectionism. This was announced on Thursday, Dec. 5, by visiting Canadian Minister of...
Recently, the Commission on Audit (COA) En Banc affirmed that there was nothing irregular in Development Bank of the Philippines’ (DBP) sale of Philex Mining Corp (PMC) shares in 2009. Recall that the DBP Audit Team filed a notice of charge which alleged that DBP incurred a “loss of opportunity...
American corporations are looking to tap opportunities being offered by streamlined procurement for Philippine government-led projects under a new law. In a Dec. 3 statement, the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) said it jointly held with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) last Nov. 25 a...
By JOEL DABAO As we prepare for 2025, one question looms large: Are we ready to ride the next wave of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI)? While AI continues to evolve and promises transformational change, its true potential hinges on two critical factors: digital literacy and...
All of us face two inevitable situations in life – death and taxes. But some people fail to prepare and panic at the last minute. For taxpayers, some only act at the last minute when it is almost a deadline. We have two months before the end of the year, and we know that at the start of January...
