The Board of Investments (BOI) has committed to tackling the persistent challenges faced by local and foreign investors in the country through enhanced policy alignment and increased collaboration among government agencies. In a statement on Wednesday, July 3, Bobby G. Fondevilla, BOI executive...
A circle of Makati businessmen said they look forward to working with the newly-appointed education secretary, Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara. In a statement, the Makati Business Club (MBC) congratulated and wished Angara the best for one of the most critical posts in the executive...
Food is the most essential requirement for human sustenance, especially regarding nutrition. We have to have enough to eat and eat the right food to fuel our bodies. Unfortunately, food is inaccessible for many Filipinos, and eating the right food is a luxury when they do not have enough food....
Net zero is one of the catchwords that is now trending. Nope Virginia, it is no way along the sub-zero, the “Siberian Chill Cherry '' juice drink and strong zero alcoholic drink made by freezing fruit in liquid nitrogen. Net Zero refers to “any emissions are balanced by absorbing an equivalent...
As China again did violence against Philippine boats and soldiers Monday, former Associate Justice Antonio Carpio enjoined all to drag China into the bar of world opinion in a Finex meeting last week. He said the 2016 Hague Ruling has resolved the "maritime dispute" between China and the...
Excitement, in a slightly negative way, stained the otherwise boring financial markets as the news of Vice President Sara Duterte’s leaving the official family of President Marcos’ administration reverberated throughout the country. I fully agree with the observation of Bangko Sentral ng...
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, customer experience (CX) has emerged as a crucial differentiator for businesses aiming to stay competitive. The accelerating advancement of technology and the shift towards digital platforms have fundamentally transformed how businesses interact with their...
Tycoon Alfredo Yao's Philippine Business Bank (PBB) reported a five percent improvement in net income to P511.5 million for the first three months of the year from the P488.8 million earned in the comparative period of 2023. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the bank said its...
BAGUIO CITY – The Business Permit and Licensing Office shut down 544 businesses here from January 1 to May 15, 2024 for operating without the necessary permits. Most of these establishments were discovered during routine inspections and public complaints. The BPLO issued 20,375...
United States Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday, May 21, said that the US government is committed to expand its economic leadership in the Indo-Pacific, including in the Philippines, as it led for the 6th time Washington's premier public-private trade partnership forum in Manila. Harris said...
The Philippines is committed to be a leader in sustainable transportation, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. speaks during the Indo-Pacific Business Forum held at a hotel in Taguig City on May 21, 2024. (Noel B. Pabalate) "There is a long way to go still, but we are committed...
President Marcos touted the Philippines as a strategic location for investment, saying it is now ready to be a regional hub for smart and sustainable manufacturing and services. In his speech during the 6th Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF) on Tuesday, May 21, Marcos said the Philippines can serve...
