[B-SIDE Podcast] No to war, yes to investments, Filipino-Chinese businessmen say

https://open.spotify.com/episode/45CCRJ1g0ZFT8LvYEfqmtI?si=GDXm05ioRB2vk1DXF27nyQ&nd=1&dlsi=4896f1cf847845b9 Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-Side How does the Filipino-Chinese community drive growth in the Philippine economy? What policies do they advocate the government to practice?...

[B-SIDE Podcast] Is La Niña already here in the PH?

A La Niña watch alert was issued by the state weather bureau in March, indicating that the phenomenon is likely to occur this year. 

[B-SIDE Podcast] Life as a Filipino doctor to the barrio

https://open.spotify.com/episode/73s7LCgzMLcacT8hKXDppq?si=Ulf0wUn1RrqSFXHu3iixew Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-Side What is it like being a doctor to the barrio? What innovations are making the greatest impact in rural communities?...

[B-Side Podcast] Finding the Sweet Spot: How Sugar Taxes Can Fight Obesity and Offset...

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6jOpBWJu8BwSB3tVxHErX7?si=kPQrXBZIT6Gq0zdvwwgNMQ&nd=1&dlsi=14c10e8cf23a4010 Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-Side Obesity is now a rising health problem in the Philippines, with a staggering 27 million Filipinos considered overweight or obese,...

[B-SIDE Podcast] What does it take for an employee to stay?

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6GQ2d1254SPu1Gox24OuBe?si=HeSyGSrhTi2q5bX32hyamw Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-Side Alcohol drinking has been a vital part of various Filipino celebrations and festivals, creating camaraderie and a celebratory spirit. Some Filipinos...

[B-SIDE Podcast] Why do employees leave their company?

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3QUf3fAw2yfHrwl3HMqQo8?si=YAWRPN5DSP6HHLHkH_oZ1w Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-Side In 2023, the Philippine attrition rate and voluntary turnover increased to 15.9% from 14.2% the previous year, according to a...

[B-SIDE Podcast] How should the Philippines approach the WPS dispute with China?

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zkWX7SFtfYYTkL4TgKvPF?si=EBaGBvDPQPWyDuuhIMQ4GA Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-Side Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. asserted the country’s position on disputes over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), stating that...

[B-SIDE Podcast] Is it timely to amend and revise the 1987 Constitution?

https://open.spotify.com/episode/68WbwPedxd7sB3SWgHxYCK?si=WpYGd4o9SS2ifXJVG8ZZ1w Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-Side Since 1997, there have been multiple attempts to amend and revise the 1987 Constitution in response to various challenges the...

[B-SIDE Podcast] The Marcos Admin’s Achievements and Unfinished Business

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ulOgAtARtZ1Z07nFU0Ovb?si=QOH3-ldeTs-VBll-hVT2nQ Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-Side Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is set to deliver his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the...

[B-Side Podcast] Untying the knot: Exploring divorce in Filipino society

The Philippines is one of two countries in the world that does not allow divorce for married couples. On June 10, 2024, however, the Philippine House of Representatives transmitted House Bill No. 9349 – or the approved bill for absolute divorce – to the Senate.

[B-SIDE Podcast] Achieving energy transition goals through flexible power supply

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YUX9bRH8ZxTBbAMEUXEtv?si=9oq-DXyKRE216Lw5VJzQZg&nd=1&dlsi=1ec06007f72a4857 Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-Side The Philippines outlined renewable energy targets in its National Renewable Energy Program for 2020 to 2040, but what factors need...

[B-SIDE Podcast] The risks of using E-Cigarette and Tobacco Products, Especially Among Youth

E-cigarette and tobacco products use in the Philippines is steadily increasing, particularly among the youth, according to the study of the Global Youth Tobacco Survey in 2019.