Renewable energy is reaching its iPhone moment
By Eddie O’Connor
WHEN the iPhone was launched 10 years ago, it was hailed as a challenge to incumbents, but few predicted the dramatic change...
Lessons from Dr. Jack Ma
By Mikee Karina H. de Vega
Dr. Jack Ma, the business tycoon credited for the somewhat miraculous birth of e-commerce in China, is often described as inspirational -- and why...
Has our One China policy worked to our benefit?
By Andrew J. Masigan
In 1975, the Philippines adopted a diplomatic statute called the “One China Policy” to govern its relations with China and Taiwan. At the heart...
Rich nations need a cure for the baby bust
By Noah Smith
SHOULD RICH COUNTRIES try to get their citizens to have more children?
Social conservatives generally say yes. Centrists often tentatively agree, worrying that...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Counsel clarifies Cojuangco role in coconut agency
This refers to the article entitled “Privatizing the United Coconut Planters Bank”, published in the October 10, 2017 issue of the BusinessWorld and authored...
Philippines’ coal ‘over-dependence’ could lead to massive power rate hike, groups say
By Alanah Torralba
Environmental think tank groups are warning of massive power rate hikes due to imminent financial losses resulting from stranded assets of new...
ASEAN and returning to Internal Security
By Victor C. Manhit
Could Southeast Asia be turning the page on its inter-state disputes to focus on its internal ones? This is one theme that emerged from...
Two investigations, two different prospects
By Greg B. Macabenta
It’s fascinating comparing the way the investigation of alleged wrong-doing by the Presidents of the Philippines and the United States, Rodrigo Duterte and Donald...
Revisiting the fiduciary duties of the board of directors and management
By Cesar L. Villanueva
Among the essential features of an effective corporate governance (CG) regime would be the proper designation of the agency in the corporate setting that...
Why tax deductions are stupid (And why we love them)
By Justin Fox
Here is the basic argument against using tax deductions to encourage certain behavior -- in this case, buying houses. It’s from the...
For meritorious work or bounty?
By Mario Antonio G. Lopez
The Philippine National Police Peace & Order Agenda for Transformation and Upholding the Rule of Law (P.A.T.R.O.L. Plan) is designed to transform the PNP...
Do you like my hair?
By A. R. Samson
Even when it’s clear your opinion won’t change anybody’s mind, it is still sought as if it could. And does it really matter if...