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 VIEWS As 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 VIEWS Filipinos 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 RIZAL We 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,...
TOL Views As 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...
‘TOL VIEWS Three days to go till the President’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA). There is much anticipation of the President’s report to the Filipino people on the various aspects of our life as a nation – economy, international relations, peace and security, education,...
‘TOL VIEWS This year marks the 50th Nutrition Month Celebration since Presidential Decree No. 491 was signed on June 25, 1974. After 50 years, the health and nutrition status of Filipinos, particularly school children, continue to be challenged by several factors including the capacity of...
‘TOL VIEWS China’s intimidation of Filipino troops in the West Philippine Sea continues to lean towards more hostile and provocative actions. The videos that showed Chinese coast guards yelling at our soldiers while violently striking Philippine re-supply boats are far beyond alarming....
‘TOL VIEWS Only four weeks to go till the much awaited 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Our Philippine team has already flown to the training camp in Metz last week for the final preparations for the games set to begin on July 26. Hopes are high that our 2024 Olympians will surpass...
