Mere anarchy
By Luis V. Teodoro
His defenders and partisans, as well as the trolls his regime pays out of public funds, describe President Rodrigo Duterte’s “leadership” as “decisive.”
They’re referring...
Silver
By Maria Victoria Rufino
Easter signifies rebirth and renewal. It is the most important holy day after Christmas. April recalls many happy memories of childhood birthdays in Baguio,...
Should dogs also go malling?
By A. R. Samson
Malls have already banned smoking, gun-toting, and skateboarding inside the premises. Does this intolerance for disruptive behavior extend to dogs? Sure, they’re on a...
Getting Ahead in a Technology-Driven Workplace
By Beatriz K. Tschoepke
In today’s highly competitive job market, what skills do young professionals need to get their dream jobs? And what will ensure that when they...
Mining attractiveness index and the Philippines
By Bienvenido S. Oplas, Jr.
There are two similarities between the mining industry and Boracay.
The first is that both have small contributions to GDP, and the second is that...
Going electric
By Marvin A. Tort
In June 2010, about eight years ago, Silicon Valley-based automaker Tesla Motors made Japan its first Asian market for highway-capable electric cars by shipping...
China’s strengths in a trade spat are also its weaknesses
By Daniel Moss
For the first time since the Opium Wars of the 19th century, China’s borders and territory are unchallenged. No conflict frays the...
Pushing for an Open Data Law for Disaster Management
By Lysander N. Castillo
Recently, the Stratbase-ADR Institute hosted a multi-sectoral roundtable discussion on Dr. Mahar Lagmay’s Special Study, entitled: “Open Data Law for Climate Resiliency and Disaster...
Data privacy update: The Annual Security Incident Report
By Maria Isabel M. Llave
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) recently extended the deadline to submit the Annual Security Incident Report for all security incidents occurring in 2017, to...
On serving and dying for one’s country
By Greg B. Macabenta
Last Saturday, April 7, over two dozen surviving Filipino World War II veterans and the next of kin of those who had passed away...
This is your public relations nightmare
By Tyler Cowen
IF YOU ARE LOOKING for examples of companies that do well at public relations, start with what determines personal trust. We often...
Disruption Down the Road: What Banks Are Facing And What Can They Do...
By Jonee C. Bilasano
So much chatter has been going around regarding the state of the banking industry. Some say it is about to undergo...