#MINDANAO Last week's column delved on the Tatak Pinoy Law which I believe will help many smaller businesses expand and achieve competitiveness on the global stage. This growth means more employment and opportunities for the people. Making this law work at all levels will be key to empowering...
#MINDANAO I believe those of us who are interested in innovating and empowering the local economy ought to take a good look at Republic Act 11981 or the Tatak Pinoy law. The principal author of this measure is Senator Sonny Angara. Its long title is the Act Mandating the Formulation, Funding,...
#MINDANAO A recent article pointed out the possibility that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) may issue a two-tiered Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) for certain types of renewable energy projects...
#MINDANAO Last week’s column discussed some challenges faced by our cities and ended by stating the fact that 54 percent of Filipinos now live in urban areas. This is a fact that has dawned upon us in the last few years. This comes with the realization that urban Philippines is not just...
#MINDANAO If, like me, you've spent a good amount of time watching Filipino food video blogs, you will not be surprised at how deeply they are now rooted in popular culture. As social and online media have become a pervasive hourly pastime for many, the content provided by these individuals has...
#MINDANAO As we look ahead to the next months, we scan the business and economic environment for concerns that can impact our businesses and local economies. While we cannot control many of these variables, we can at least find ways to ensure our competitiveness to assure our investors and...
#MINDANAO The first week of the new year brought many of us back to work to execute the plans we set in the last months of the previous year. For some, this meant going to the drawing board to figure out how to navigate the opportunities and challenges on the horizon. A keen sense of these elements...
#MINDANAO Happy New Year everyone! As we look ahead to the coming months, we reflect on the strengths and opportunities for Mindanao's economy this year. Growing at 7.2 percent in 2022, I believe the island’s economy of about 26 million will continue to perform well in the coming years,...
#MINDANAO Today we celebrate the birth of a savior. The significance of Jesus’ birth in our history extends to beyond his followers. His coming was prophesized, and his greatness foretold. His entry into history influenced how we measure time. It has inspired movements and individuals. The church...
#MINDANAO The joint foreign chambers of commerce in Mindanao and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Mindanao issued their statements on the Dec. 3 Marawi bombing. The joint foreign chambers, composed of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Mindanao Chapter, the Japanese...
#MINDANAO As the Christmas season rolls in, thoughts often go to spending. There will be purchases of gifts, Christmas food ingredients, and in some cases, cooked food to celebrate with. It is at Christmas when we clearly see and feel how the things and the services we pay for will have a...
#MINDANAO In the last 10 years, the popularity of Davao’s chocolates has gained renown for the region, as confections and other products made from the region’s beans find their way to global markets. This explains why Davao City has been declared the cacao capital of the country. The Philippine...
