National serving of rice
By Marvin Tort
The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is urging Malacañang to issue an executive order setting the standard size for half-cup rice portions in meals...
The power of networking and ‘Giver’s Gain’
By RJ Ledesma
Ask any entrepreneur and they will tell you that networking is essential to any business. Success or failure in business all too often depends on who you know.
What do you bring to the table?
By Tony Samson
THE eponymous phrase comes from the practice of “potluck” at social gatherings. This approach to hosting parties allows the guests to bring something for...
The demographic dividend of the Philippines: Avoiding growing old before becoming rich
By Bernardo M. Villegas
Will the Philippines grow old before becoming rich? That is the sad fate that has befallen Thailand because of a very aggressive birth control program in the last century (quite similar to what is happening now to China and what happened to Singapore in the 1980s, with the difference being that Singapore was able to become rich before growing old).
Making it happen: Harmonizing efforts to promote investments
By Victor Andres C. Manhit
It is comforting to know that amid the political theatrics currently taking place, the Marcos Jr. administration is able to tone down the noise...
Postmortem on our energy pricing problems
By Teresa S. Abesamis
While our National Government leaders play at disgusting adolescent political posturing more than four years before the next presidential election, the country continues to...
Supreme Court’s recent ruling emphasizes crucial role of procedural rules in labor disputes
By Rey Alan L. De Juan
In a decision published on Nov. 19, the Supreme Court departed from prevailing jurisprudence on the filing of complaints by aggrieved workers against their...
My life in public service
By Rogelio L. Singson
I am deeply humbled and greatly honored by this recognition for my work, both in the public and private sectors, by the most prestigious...
Has Sara’s diversionary tactic turned the tide?
By Oscar P. Lagman, Jr.
Vice-President Sara Duterte went ballistic, launching her biggest missile at President Bongbong Marcos (BBM), First Lady Lisa Marcos, and Speaker Martin Romualdez. In a...
PhilHealth budget tied to tobacco tax money, credit ratings upgrade
By Bienvenido S. Oplas, Jr.
There are three phrases that I regularly read used in the continuing opposition by health activists and lobbyists over the excess PhilHealth (Philippine Health...
My Baguio retreat
By Raymund B. Habaradas
I am writing this article in my room at Chalet Baguio while enjoying the cool weather, the scent of pine trees, and the beautiful...
Fighting the ASF disease: Vaccines vs surveillance
By Ramon L. Clarete
African Swine Fever (ASF) continues to reduce the productivity of the swine industry of the country. According to the World Organization for Animal Health...