Threads that bind: On Japan and the Philippines’ enduring friendship
By Kazuya Endo,
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines
Today, Japan commemorates the 66th birthday of His Imperial Majesty Naruhito. On this auspicious occasion, I am pleased...
Following the blazing trail of the Fire Horse this 2026
The horse is one of mankind’s most ancient companions and most illustrious of inspirations. A horse symbolizes power and majesty, speed and independence, energy...
Cyber literacy key to a safer digital Philippines
Stronger education, collaboration, practices sought for ‘cyber-literate nation’ in BusinessWorld Insights forum
By Mhicole A. Moral, Special Features and Content Writer
Cyber threats now rank among the most costly and...
Business laptops as the backbone of MSME productivity
By Jomarc Angelo M. Corpuz, Special Features and Content Writer
Across all industries, a big portion of work relies on inputting sources, processing data, and creating outputs...
The reinvention of the Philippine mall
By Jomarc Angelo M. Corpuz, Special Features and Content Writer
With more than 70% of the country’s economy generated in household consumption, many consider the...
Japan’s economic foundations driving investor confidence
Japan’s financial markets are drawing renewed global attention as equities post one of their strongest advances in decades.
In October 2025, the Nikkei 225 index...
A modern partnership: Japan and the Philippines in the 21st Century
Begun in post-war reconciliation and strengthened through decades of economic cooperation, political dialogue, and people-to-people exchange, the relationship between Japan and the Philippines stands...
Celebrating Japan and its Foundation Day
The Philippines has its Independence Day. The US has the Fourth of July. And Japan, dissimilar to most countries that celebrates its freedom from...
Reforming towards fair and efficient trade
As one of the central pillars of economic development, trade and commerce occupy a singularly vital space in a nation’s agenda. When trade is...
Modernizing frontlines of trade: Inside BoC’s digitalization drive
In an era increasingly defined by digital governance, the modernization of border control and customs administration has become a strategic imperative for national development.
The...
Tightening the gates against smuggling
Annually, billions of pesos worth of goods and produce pass through the thousands of ports in the Philippines, making up the country’s trade industry...
After the slowdown, reset, reform and rally
By Bjorn Biel M. Beltran, Special Features and Content Assistant Editor
THE PHILIPPINE economy entered 2026 with a jolt. Gross domestic product grew just 3%...
