The Quintessential lifestyle
By Andrew J. Masigan
Thanks to the economic reforms established by the Aquino administration, the Philippines has metamorphosed from the region’s underperformer to its new economic tiger. From...
Dispelling some of the Philippines’ FDI fears
By Euben C. Paracuelles
FOREIGN direct investment (FDI) has received increased attention from locals in recent days after Senator Franklin Drilon from the opposition highlighted...
Uncreative distractions
By Emmanuel de Dios
“Will no one rid me of this turbulent cleric?”
Tradition says these were the words spoken openly (and likely in French) by England’s Henry II...
Mighty’s might
By Filomeno S. Sta. Ana III
A most disturbing development that will affect revenue collection and even the credibility of the tax reform is the Department of Justice’s (DoJ) dismissal...
Breaking the barriers in ASEAN Finance
By Amelia H. C. Ylagan
Tun Dato Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, former prime minister of Malaysia was keynote speaker at the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) 49th...
Electoral reforms and the President
By Bienvenido S. Oplas, Jr.
President Rodrigo Duterte has been on a rampage recently, repeating his warnings about declaring a “revolutionary government,” as if he has the authority to...
The depressing incident of Joey De Leon in the daytime
By Jemy Gatdula
Couple of weeks ago, hall of famer comedian Joey de Leon got into trouble. Of the worst kind. He ran afoul of social media....
License to chill
By Luis V. Teodoro
Whether they’re in the opposition or administration side, the distinguished senators of this endangered Republic, who’re otherwise hopelessly fractious, share one thing: their hatred...
Kindness
By Maria Victoria Rufino
The Dalai Lama once described the essence of spirituality in one word -- kindness.
In the cyberage of materialism and speed, the concept of spirituality...
Is the noise too loud?
By A. R. Samson
There was a time not too long ago when expletives issuing from certain high places used to “shake our nerves and rattle our brains”...
Climate change is a threat to rich and poor alike
By Achim Steiner, Patricia Espinosa and Robert Glasser
FROM Miami and Puerto Rico to Barbuda and Havana, the devastation of this year’s hurricane season across...
Why a carbon tax is wrong
Bienvenido S. Oplas, Jr.
Coal power produced nearly 48% of Philippines’ actual electricity generation in 2016 despite having only 34.6% share in the country’s installed power capacity of...