My sister Kay, the “bamboo queen,” has a fascination for bamboo. She recently built the first bamboo museum in Antipolo, housing the first mini bamboo organ made in the Philippines, sourced from her own bamboo, and patterned after the famous Las Piñas bamboo organ. Ate Kay takes pride in...
Last month, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law Republic Act No. 12022, or the “Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act of 2024.” This landmark measure aims to crack down on the smuggling of agricultural products. It elevates smuggling, profiteering, and hoarding of agricultural...
Globe Business recently launched Deep Dive Dialogues, a business consultancy initiative designed to connect with growing businesses and empower them on their digital transformation journey. Targeted at businesses that have established a foundational IT system but seek to optimize operations...
The value of being a skeptic rather than a cynic lies in the profound difference in how we approach the world. Cynicism, characterized by an inherent mistrust of people’s motives, often leads to negativity and isolation. In contrast, skepticism encourages a healthy questioning of assumptions...
An advocacy group on Wednesday, Oct. 9, called on newly appointed Department of Local and Interior Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla to help address the learning crisis in the country by mobilizing local governments. MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO Philippine Business for Education...
We all need good investment instruments. According to Warren Buffett, one of the wealthiest men in the world, "..investing in yourself is the best thing you can do. Anything that improves your own talents or skills nobody can tax it or take it away from you.... if you’ve got talent yourself,...
Businesses in the Philippines enjoy operating in a strong regulatory environment but are most bogged down by inefficient government support services, the World Bank's new Business Ready report launched on Oct. 3 showed. In the inaugural report that assessed business climate in its pilot 50...
Our tour guide in Seoul proudly shared her experiences of traveling to at least 43 countries while expressing her deep love and pride for South Korea. She acknowledged the sacrifices of her ancestors, which played a pivotal role in shaping the country into the prosperous state it is today. She...
By Joel Dabao Transformational growth through digitalization promises to bring many benefits to our country. From simply extending government services to remote towns via e-government services, to the economic advantages of remote jobs and digital nomads bringing urban salaries to rural areas while...
American elections matter to the Philippines even if Filipinos do not vote for their President this November. Currently, there is a tight contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. It is important to the Philippines because of the future American foreign policy...
MALVAR, Batangas – A pledge of commitment for economic development and investment promotion in the province of Batangas was signed during the 2024 Batangas Business Conference on Friday, September 20, at Holiday Inn Suites Lima Park in this town. BATANGAS Gov. Hermilando Mandanas (fifth from...
Service excellence has always been a cornerstone of customer satisfaction, especially in service industries where human interactions play a pivotal role. In the age of artificial intelligence (AI), the dynamics of delivering exceptional service are evolving. AI is transforming businesses’...
