‘TOL VIEWSWith the LRT extension from Pasay to Parañaque now up and rolling, we expect our riding public to travel with greater comfort and ease. Travel time reduced equates to energy saved, stress avoided, added time for work and family. Thanks to the LRT extensions, Filipino train...
‘TOL VIEWSNow that the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act have been signed, our even more challenging work begins. While the passage of these landmark legislations has been widely perceived as a preliminary victory, and a headway in the continuing pursuit...
One of the most unpleasant and stressful management jobs is downsizing the workforce. It takes a toll on employee morale who can feel betrayed. It can result in increased voluntary turnover and decreased innovation, higher levels of work demand, role conflicts, supervisory problems, job insecurity,...
TOL VIEWS The Philippine Kickboxing team’s dominating performance at the recently concluded Asian Kickboxing Championship in Phnom Penh, Cambodia proved once more that given the much-needed support in training, facilities and equipment, Filipino athletes can rise to glory in international...
Corporate governance became one of my special fields of interest when I joined the group of professional lecturers at the extension campus of the De La Salle Graduate School of Business at the RCBC Plaza in Makati City when Philip Juico was the school dean. Our group was accredited by the...
‘TOL VIEWSAs the Senate resumes its probe on the highly controversial cases of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, questions on jurisdiction and custody of the former local official drew public interest. With several cases pending before the Department of Justice, the Ombudsman, the...
Our Constitution and the Labor Code protect the rights of labor to organize unions (Section 8, Article lll, Bill of Rights, Philippine Constitution; Article 3 of the Labor Code). Previously, it was difficult before to register a union to acquire legal personality because of many stringent...
‘TOL VIEWS Data from UNICEF revealed that in 2022, childbearing among young female adolescents worldwide was at 13 percent. From the World Health Organization, records show that every year, teenage pregnancies are at 21 million, and childbirths from young women aged 15-19 are at...
‘TOL VIEWSFilipinos from all corners of the world rejoice in the triumphant Olympic journey of our Philippine Team in the recently concluded Paris Olympics. Carlos Yulo, Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas, along with 19 other Filipino athletes, once again showcased to the world the unique brand of...
THE VIEW FROM RIZALWe join the nation in congratulating Olympic multi-gold medalist Carlos Edriel “Caloy” Yulo. We watched with elation and pride as he stood at the podium to receive his gold medals. During those historic moments in the 2024 Paris Olympics, Caloy made us feel that we, Filipinos,...
TOL ViewsAs the world converges in Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games, the air is thick with anticipation and excitement. Our Philippine team stands proudly among the best athletes from around the globe, ready to showcase their talent, resilience, and dedication. In his recent State of the Nation...
Over the years, employee productivity has always been a center of discussion in the academe, business community, and trade unions, especially when there is talk of wage increases.The intent of the law creating the regional tripartite wage and productivity boards is clear. Otherwise, it would not...
