As the Philippines’ only United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) Global Geopark and a Regenerative Island, Bohol is committed to “responsible tourism.” This commitment is rooted in the understanding that Unesco can revoke these honors for environmental...
In a sunlit room at the RCBC Plaza’s Case Room on Aug. 29, 2025, a mix of banking executives, retail strategists, and technology leaders will gather, not for another networking lunch, but to mark the launch of a program that could reshape how customer data drives business in the Philippines....
When Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) President Martin Antonio “Dennis” Zamora suggested a visit to TBEA, a solar energy company in China, I knew it would be an interesting learning trip. In early August, the NAC Board and executives flew to Beijing for committee meetings at the Shangri-La. The next...
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Francis Ed. Lim urged the country’s leading financial executives to demonstrate ethical leadership, as the Philippine capital market has lagged behind its regional counterparts due to a lack of integrity. “Integrity is the invisible currency of our...
Getting a job can be a tough process, but these tips can help you succeed in an interview and land the position you’re applying for. The preparation starts before the interview itself, with your resume. It should be brief, well-written, and highlight your major accomplishments, educational...
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan – The 250-kilometer-long Luzon Strait separates the Philippines and Taiwan, connecting the South China Sea with the Pacific Ocean. An important passageway for submarine telecommunications cables and ships traveling between East Asia and North America, it contains several islands...
Generative AI is changing not just what we do, but how we think. Students are using tools like ChatGPT and Google’s AI to draft essays, solve complex math problems, and learn new concepts. A recent article in TIME highlighted that many young people are learning to think with AI, not just...
Financial literacy is a must-have tool, especially for younger folks navigating today’s complex economy. In the Philippines, where more and more people are getting credit cards, knowing how to manage credit and use it wisely is more important than ever. My own kids, Carl and Nia, really showed me...
Local newspapers have reported an ongoing investigation into a ₱1.4 billion investment in Alternergy Holdings Corp.’s perpetual preferred shares, valued at ₱14.5 per share, under a private placement deal with Alternergy. This deal, reportedly not cleared with the Government Service Insurance...
There’s been a lot of talk about this topic lately, to the point of misinformation. In this article, I want to present both sides – the government 's perspective and some statements from the public – to help us understand it better. First off, the public shouldn’t panic about this 20...
We all need a Plan B—an alternative course of action for when our first choice isn’t available, viable, or possible. While a Plan B is often needed or at least preferred, there are many situations where one doesn’t exist. The first time I realized I needed a backup plan was when I was...
Incoming legislators of the 20th Congress filed their priority bills as soon as their terms started last June 30. Many of these proposed laws pertain to the economy, encompassing the three major sectors of agriculture, industry, and services. Those that involve revenues and taxation must originate...
