Stretching ourselves into our ‘yikes zones’ the TED way
By Zorayda V. Ang
On April 20, I attended the 3rd National Research and Development Conference held at the Philippine International Convention Center. The conference was organized by...
In funds we trust
By Norlegen L. Bayona
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), recognizing the financial sophistication of trust funds, released on April 20, the proposed rules and regulations on determining...
What ‘disputed waters?’
By Katrina Clemente-Lua
Just last week, May 6, Vice-President Leni Robredo issued a statement on China’s installation of missile systems in the West Philippine Sea. It is...
Shame on our shortsighted, irresponsible justices
By Teresa S. Abesamis
Once upon a time, it was good manners to address justices as “Your honor,” and to refer to them in correspondence as “Honorable.” Today,...
It’s more funds in the Philippines
By Greg B. Macabenta
The Tourism Secretary is gone. Long live the new Tourism Secretary. She is Bernadette Romulo-Puyat. Puyat is as qualified as any that the Philippine...
Tax soda to help fight obesity
EATING too much added sugar has become one of the riskiest health behaviors in the modern world. None too soon, governments are waking up...
The most inclusive province: Bataan
By Rolando T. Dy
If poverty incidence is the metric of inclusivity, what province wins? Bataan. Surprised?
Let us compare the scores of provinces with the least number of...
Rule of law or rule of tainted judges?
By Oscar P. Lagman, Jr.
Referring to the granting of the quo warranto petition that led to the ouster of Maria Lourdes Sereno as chief justice, Presidential Spokesperson Harry...
Commodities competition and the mining debate
By Bienvenido S. Oplas, Jr.
Commodities competition as defined in this piece refers to companies that are producing certain commodities and are competing for investors. Thus, energy companies are...
Don’t waste Malaysia’s moment
QUITE unexpectedly, Malaysians just voted out their ruling party for the first time since independence in 1957. They voted for change, and that’s what...
Keep the TRAIN on track
By Zak Yuson
Policy reforms, and reform in general, are always difficult pills to swallow. Any doctor will tell you to complete the full course of antibiotics...
War in the West Philippine Sea
By Andrew J. Masigan
Last year, former White House chief strategist, Steve Bannon, went on record with this statement: “The United States is certain to go to war...