Persons With Discount
By Marvin Tort
I have a medical condition, but it doesn’t qualify me as a Person With Disability (PWD). Nor am I a senior citizen — although...
On PhilHealth’s excess funds again, and Open Government Partnership
By Bienvenido S. Oplas, Jr.
Last Tuesday, Feb. 4, the Counsel of Government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs), Solomon M. Hermosura, went to the Supreme Court to defend the transfer...
Negative thoughts
By Tony Samson
OPTIMISTS seem to be defined as people who have a positive outlook on life. What drives their actions is the thought that things will...
The demographic dividend of the Philippines: Sex is only for marriage
By Bernardo M. Villegas
It is providential that Donald Trump has made it very clear that he will do everything in his power as the new President of the US to root out the very morally dangerous “woke culture” that was encouraged by the previous US administration.
We must break corruption’s grip on our democracy
By Victor Andres C. Manhit
Corruption is a plague that has held our nation hostage for generations, and which continues to get in the way of genuine and sustainable...
Harness women power versus poverty and hunger
By Teresa S. Abesamis
It should be clear enough to us that our biggest problem is the high incidence of poverty and involuntary hunger among our people. Secretary...
Boosting stock trade: A closer look at CMEPA
By Princess Rexille V. Liboon
The Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA), currently known as Senate Bill No. 2865, has been approved on Third Reading by the 19th Congress....
What does AI mean to CEOs?
By Manuel V. Pangilinan
At my age, I’ve probably seen more of modern history than many of you. If you’re wondering where my confidence to speak on this matter comes from, it is the fact that AI is not the first revolution I’ve encountered.
Indonesia’s dash for growth may prove costly
By Daniel Moss
FOR AN ECONOMY that’s often depicted as an ascendant power, decision-making in Indonesia has appeared remarkably haphazard lately. In an era when the dollar...
Third-fastest growth among the largest economies in the world
By Bienvenido S. Oplas, Jr.
Last Thursday the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) released the country’s fourth quarter (Q4) GDP performance. It was 5.2%. This means that the full year...
When love must fill the void
By Patrick Adriel H. Aure
Last week, as I was discussing lessons during my sustainability management class, I caught myself in a moment of irony. Here I was, teaching...
LTFRB: Cause of our traffic congestion
By Victor S. Limlingan
The mission statement of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) states that LTFRB ensures that the commuting public has adequate, safe, convenient,...