The founding of a telecommunications empire

For nearly a hundred years, PLDT has established itself as the leading telecommunications service provider in the Philippines, proving itself a venerable national institution...

An advocate of responsible mining

Manuel V. Pangilinan is a name often equated to success — serving as chairman of various prominent and growing companies in the country today. One...

Aiming to be a news authority in the age of fake news

As the fourth estate, the press plays an integral role in the stability of a democratic order. The media, in all its forms, keeps...

Lighting the way to a sustainable future

Manuel V. Pangilinan was named chairman of the board of directors of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) in 2012 — ushering in a new...

Empowering Filipino athletes and inspiring a culture of hard work and perseverance

Sports are an inherent part of being a Filipino. Turn a few streets and it’s almost guaranteed that you will find a basketball hoop...

Keeping safe and clean water flowing

Aside from establishing a certain enterprise and transforming it into a large, profitable company, Manny V. Pangilinan, or MVP, is known for his incredible...

Standing the test of time

(This profile of the late godfather of the Philippine accounting industry, Washington Z. SyCip, who would have turned 97 today, was first published in...

The building blocks of the country’s future

On the back of a massive ongoing plan by the Philippine government to upgrade and modernize the country’s infrastructure, the construction industry is in...

Toward a greener construction industry

The country’s construction industry is seen sustaining its growth, supported by robust macroeconomic growth and the acceleration of infrastructure as pushed by the government. Oxford...

Building a legacy of excellence

By Mark Louis F. Ferrolino, Special Features Writer From a small company with less than 10 employees in 2009, Mundo Builders, Inc. continuously grows and gains...

The embattled yet hopeful Duterte presidency

The presidency of Rodrigo R. Duterte has always been marred by conflict. From the beginning, it was unceasing, coming as if from all sides,...

Improving lives through infrastructure

President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s centerpiece project, the “Build, Build, Build” program aims to usher in the “Golden Age of Infrastructure,” and is known as...