#MINDANAO The coming May elections for local chief executives are going to be an important one. This is because we will choose leaders who will oversee more resources as a result of the Garcia-Mandanas ruling of the Supreme Court in 2018. Based on the primer prepared by the Department of...
#MINDANAO Recent pronouncements from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted the need for ASEAN to come together to sustain economic cooperation and integration in ASEAN in light of the challenges posed by the recent liberation...
#MINDANAO The much-anticipated American tariffs have come. We have been hearing about these since November 2024. As of April 2, a 17 percent tariff on all Philippine exports to the United States has been imposed by their government. Higher tariffs have been levied on all our ASEAN neighbors except...
#MINDANAO Having traveled to many cities in Mindanao over the last two weeks, the unprecedented events surrounding former President Rodrigo Duterte and the International Criminal Court as well as the responses to these, reveal that the influence of the former president Rodrigo Duterte in the...
#MINDANAO In his March 3 speech before his country’s parliament, Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan spoke about how the world and the global economy are rapidly changing and how these profound changes are bound to affect Singapore. To help us navigate these realities, he, among other...
#MINDANAO Recent talk about Mindanao’s Human Development Index has opened more discussion on the island's economy and how it has been growing through the years. It has also shown us how many Mindanaoans have, over the last several years, cultivated a greater love for their island and...
#MINDANAO In 2023, the data from the Mines and GeoSciences Bureau indicated that the Philippines exported $7.32 billion worth of minerals and mineral products to the world. This makes roughly seven to eight percent of total Philippine exports. If more of these minerals are processed in the country...
#MINDANAO As urban dwellers now make up more than half of the Philippine populace, the need to make living in cities more affordable and sustainable is paramount. For major urban areas, mass transport systems taking people to and from work on a daily basis are necessary. The recent...
#MINDANAO The Ukraine War and the conflict in Israel have had significant effects on our Philippine economy since these two events and their corollary effects influence fuel prices. When these prices rise, this can increase the cost of living and may lead to slower economic growth. Having...
#MINDANAO The popularity of online cooking shows has brought the world greater appreciation for Asian food. A good portion of these dishes are made with coconut. As the world’s second-largest producer of coconuts after neighboring Indonesia, the Philippines can supply this growing need for...
#MINDANAO In recent years, we have seen the improvement of road networks within Mindanao, and as a result, more bus trips to and from major cities. Mindanawons now have access to many attractions in various places, creating local economic opportunities for residents. The challenge and opportunity...
#MINDANAO Among the many executive orders and announcements coming from the White House, what I have reacted to the most is the one about pushing the development of artificial intelligence (AI). President Trump spoke about Stargate, a $500 billion investment consortium seeking to...
