Pulse Asia’s “Ulat ng Bayan” survey conducted from Sept. 27 to 30 showed a decline in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s trust and approval ratings, while Vice President Sara Duterte maintained majority trust despite a slight decrease in her performance score. The survey, based on...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has terminated the service contract for the Montelago geothermal power project, scuttling the planned facility after citing the developer’s failure to meet certain targets. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Wednesday, Oct. 15, Nickel Asia Corp....
Asia United Bank’s (AUB) e-wallet HelloMoney is targeting to grow its users to as many as 6.5 million by end-2025, riding on a new partnership with digital life insurer Singlife Philippines and a recent tie-up with the state-run Social Security System (SSS). “Last year, we had about five...
The majority of Filipinos believe there is collusion among government officials and private contractors in the misuse of funds for flood control projects, Pulse Asia said in a survey released on Wednesday, Oct. 15. The latest “Ulat ng Bayan” national survey was conducted from Sept. 27 to 30...
Almost all Filipinos believe corruption in government remains widespread, with most saying it has worsened over the past year, based on the latest Pulse Asia Research survey released on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Results of the September 2025 “Ulat ng Bayan” national survey, conducted from Sept. 27 to...
Malacañang has appealed to the people to calm down amid growing public demand for accountability over issues of graft and corruption. "Kalma lang (Calm down)," Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Tuesday, Oct. 14, assuring the public that investigations on...
On Oct. 3, 2025, I had the privilege of meeting with the relatives and friends of Celestino M. Dizon, one of the pioneering Filipino entrepreneurs in gold and copper mining. The gathering at the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) celebrated two things: the construction of the Celestino Dizon...
If you were walking around the Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex at about 7 p.m. last night, you might’ve noticed buildings glowing in blue. At first glance, you might assume it’s because of the “ber” months. But the real intention? To boldly stand with those fighting silent battles. The advocacy...
The Marcos administration suffered a decline in approval ratings on most key national issues from June to September 2025, with corruption and inflation emerging as the public’s top concerns, the latest Ulat ng Bayan survey by Pulse Asia Research showed. According to the survey in September 2025,...
Five Filipina chief executives in financial services and real estate were named in Fortune Magazine’s 100 Most Powerful Women in Asia list for 2025. Named to the list are: Martha Sazon of Mynt-Gcash (#37), Anna Ma. Margarita Bautista Dy of Ayala Land Inc. (#69), Lynette V. Ortiz of Land Bank of...
Following the lead of the Harvard Business School (HBS), the pioneer in offering a master’s degree in business administration, universities worldwide developed the traditional two-year MBA program, requiring three to four years of prior work experience. When I returned in 1964 from my doctoral...
In a world where individuality matters more than ever, SM Store is stepping up with an innovative concept that allows every shopper to make their mark with The Custom Lab. With its pilot branch located at SM Store Mall of Asia (MOA), The Custom Lab offers a space where personalization meets...
