Advertise responsibly
By Gilberto V. Bilog II
The Ad Standards Council (ASC) is the advertising industry body in the Philippines tasked with screening and regulating content of advertising materials across all...
The ‘real’ truth about investments
By Steve Brice
EVERYONE wants definitive answers, or “the truth.” This is especially the case in the investment world, where people are vying to make...
On South China Sea: Let us help our president
By Albert F. del Rosario
“CHINA lands bombers on SCS isles” were among the headlines that greeted us recently.
These landings took place in a reclaimed...
Powering the manufacturing sector
By Weslene Uy
During the first quarter of 2018, the industry sector was the fastest expanding supply-side growth driver, improving by 7.9% year on year. Manufacturing, in...
How to maintain a trademark registration
By Kurt T. Yeung
To maintain a trademark registration with the Philippine Intellectual Property Office (IPOPHL), the registrant must use the mark in commerce and submit a Declaration...
Global browning
By Greg B. Macabenta
The wedding of Prince Harry and bi-racial TV star, Meghan Markle, is a milestone in race relations as significant as the assumption of the...
Marawi one year ago and after
By Rafael M. Alunan III
Tomorrow, May 23, is the first anniversary of the Marawi siege. The battle began when Islamic State loyalists, the Maute group, supported by terrorists...
Why is there party politics?
By Arjan P. Aguirre
One usual mistake many people usually commit in making sense of “political party” is the irresponsible disregard of substantial distinctions between and among: what...
Guardians of political stability
By Jaime S. de los Santos
On March 22, during the celebration of the 124th Anniversary of the Philippine Army, former Commanding Generals across generations were honored with a parade...
The markets don’t care about your wants or needs
By Barry Ritholtz
YOU may have reasonable expectations of what you can expect from your investments during the coming years and decades. But regardless of...
Disruption in global economic power
By Bienvenido S. Oplas, Jr.
The past three decades showed major disruptions in global politics and economics. These include the fall of European socialism with the collapse of the...
Salamat, Ambassador Luis Calvo
By Andrew J. Masigan
MADRID -- This city never fails to take my breath away, not only for its old-word grandeur, but also for the history we share....