Why network?
M. A. P. Insights -- Pacita U. Juan
Someone said: “because your network is your networth!” True, connections and being known or knowing influencers is...
My two cents worth
To Take A Stand -- Rafael M. Alunan III
Often, we’re called a soft society that gives in easily to weakness of mind and virtue,...
In short supply
Fence Sitter -- A. R. Samson
Scarce items like oil, diamonds, beautiful women who address you with terms of endearment, and billionaires are prized commodities....
Our transport system, communal pride, and united future
Introspective
By Raul V. Fabella
I allowed myself a moment of elation at the announcement of the railway link between Clark and Metro Manila. Such moments...
A tribute to Tita Saling
Yellow Pad
By Filomeno S. Sta. Ana III
Her full name is Rizalina Bautista Boncan. Friends call her Saling. We call her Tita Saling -- the...
Dealing with Duterte
Streetwise
By Carol Pagaduan-Araullo
We have been getting “I-told-you-so” and “why-do-you-still-put-up-with-him” reactions from quite a number of well-meaning people here and abroad after President...
Bad news for the peso
Corporate Watch
Amelia H. C. Ylagan
President Rodrigo Duterte’s first year in office was unfortunately marked by a devalued peso, which fell by 7.33% to P50.53...
In all humility
As a national pastime, putting down our country beyond the bounds of humility has become all too common. Is it an inferiority complex that...
Another round of high FiT due to expensive wind-solar power
Cheaper electricity and stable energy supply are among the important components to have fast and sustainable economic growth.
On Jan. 17, the Philippine Electricity Market...
Let’s fix our trade statistics
There are many stories from the private sector about the unreliability of some export statistics. The latest was about the halving of banana exports...
It’s going to be a laughter-filled year
The Philippine Daily Inquirer called 2016 annus horribilis -- a horrible year, although the high profile public officials provided much comic relief with their...
No longer invited
The usual practice on invitations to request invitees for confirmation of attendance is intended to firm up the guest list and establish catering needs...