Ten years ago, my graduate school research proposal aimed to assess the public’s perception of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). My initial question was why CPAs do not seem to receive the same level of respect accorded to other esteemed professions such as doctors and lawyers. My research...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell on Wednesday, Dec. 3, due to the ballooning national debt, weaker peso, and the sudden resignation of Rogelio Singson from the body investigating anomalous flood-control projects. The main index dropped 88.56 points, or 1.48 percent, to close at...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) ended a bit higher on Tuesday, Dec. 2, after listless trading during the day as investors remained cautious ahead of the release of inflation figures for November. The main index inched up by 5.11 points, or 0.09 percent, to close at 5,994.4, mainly due to...
Nov. 23 was a red-letter day for my family. Four days before his birthday, my son, Carl Lorenz Cervantes, launched his book, Sikodiwa: Revisiting Filipino Indigenous Wisdom for Personal and Shared Well-Being, published by North Atlantic Books. It is a proud moment for a parent, naturally. But as I...
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Bicol is providing support to the survivors and families who lost loved ones in a recent deadly collision between a van and a truck in Camalig, Albay. In a report on Monday, DSWD Bicol Regional Director Norman Laurio is...
Investors in the local stock market hope that share prices will sustain last week’s gains as the government is set to announce the November inflation rate this week, which could support a rate cut by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). “Whilst hard fought, positive sentiment still took over...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) on Friday, Nov. 28, more than recovered the previous day’s losses as the market took confidence from global debt watcher S&P’s affirmation of the country’s investment-grade credit rating. The main index rose by 53.11 points, or 0.89 percent, to close...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is harnessing Visa digital solutions to streamline payments, enhance visitor experiences, and empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across key tourist destinations. The initiative was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by DOT...
Philippine stocks failed to hold the key 6,000-level on Thursday, Nov/ 27, as investors immediately took profit from the previous session’s advance, pulling the main index lower. The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) dropped 35.57 points, or 0.59 percent, to close at 5,969.13. Banks led the...
In 2025, success is no longer defined by the number of certificates, degrees, or the prestige of your alma mater, but by the skills you possess. It 's not about having a high intelligence quotient (IQ), but about cultivating a high emotional quotient (EQ). A recent survey from McKinsey Global...
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) resumed its upward climb on Wednesday, Nov. 26, after a brief pause yesterday, boosted by a firmer peso and the government’s announcement of a budget surplus. The main index gained 28.53 points, or 0.48 percent, to close at 6,004.70. Property and Banks...
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) fell, as investors locked in gains from the recent rally following a cut to economic growth forecasts. The main index shed 45.42 points, or 0.75 percent, closing at 5,976.17 on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The Property sector led the retreat, while Miners and Banks...
