[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] 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.

[B-SIDE Podcast] Importance of road-worthy vehicles on the daily lives of Filipinos

According to the World Health Organization, despite an alarming number of cases, road traffic injuries are often neglected public health issues.

[B-SIDE Podcast] How to build a marketing plan for your small business

Marketing is a tool that businesses can employ to increase brand awareness, acquire customers, and improve engagement.

[B-SIDE Podcast] Are we ready for war? Philippine defense and the risk of conflict

What advantage does the Philippines have when it comes to national defense? How should the Philippines approach the West Philippine Sea issue? Should the country prepare for war?

[B-SIDE Podcast] Staying safe in the sun: tips on preventing heat-related illnesses

The Philippines has a wet season and a dry season, or so the saying goes. Given the predictability of summer, in particular, what measures can Filipinos take to protect themselves from the heat?

[B-SIDE Podcast] The corporate benefits of hiring PWDs

Is it costly to hire with persons with disabilities, or PWDs? Are PWDs only limited to certain roles? In this B-Side episode, BusinessWorld speaks with Grant Javier, executive director of Project Inclusion Network, about the most common misconceptions surrounding PWD employees, as well as the benefits of hiring them.

[B-SIDE Podcast] Miscommunication is at the heart of startup failures

Contrary to popular belief, it's not only the lack of funding that spells doom among startup teams. In this B-Side episode, BusinessWorld speaks with Martin Gonzalez, creator of Google's Effective Founders Project, about co-founder conflicts, quality disagreements, and the necessity of having difficult conversations very early in a partnership.

[B-SIDE Podcast] Safeguarding the Philippine gambling sector from online scams

Online gambling has evolved, thanks to advancements in technology and innovations within the industry. With this evolution, however, also comes the rise of sophisticated gambling fraud.