Which postgraduate degrees are the most valuable?

After spending a few years working in any industry, a curious thought will pass through the minds of most young adults. They will wonder...

Creating good by doing good

By Romsanne R. Ortiguero Nowadays, most companies are venturing into businesses not for profit alone. They become conscious of their social, economic, and environmental impact;...

Apex Mining Co., Inc.: A partner for progress

Apex Mining Co., Inc. (AMCI) is a Philippine-owned company, incorporated and registered with the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission in 1970 primarily to carry...

The benefits of corporate social responsibility

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is, at its core, a practice of accountability and responsibility. An organization considers the impact of its business decisions and...

Cocreating value for business and society

It’s been well-established that corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives are generally good for business, providing benefits like bolstered reputation and healthier bottom line, and...

Building the country’s future

By Mark Louis F. Ferrolino, Special Features Writer With the “Build, Build, Build” infrastructure program of the Duterte administration, the cement industry is now at the...

Republic Cement: Six decades of contributing to nation-building

For over 60 years, Republic Cement has been a partner in the Philippines’ transformation and a vital contributor to nation-building. Founded in 1955, the...

That which binds civilization

Though it is necessary in all roads, buildings and cityscapes, cement is often overlooked in its importance. It is the binding agent which is...

Green and resilient structures

Those tall, roofed structures called buildings are ravenous consumers of energy. According to one study, they expend up to 40% of world energy. It...

Enhancing Philippine business and the economy

IHAP Awards 2018 recognizes winners By Romsanne R. Ortiguero Established in 1974, the Investment House Association of the Philippines (IHAP) has since promoted a better understanding...

A bustling and thriving sector

By Bjorn Biel M. Beltran, Special Features Writer As a country of over 7,000 islands surrounded on all sides by waters, it’s no wonder that the...

The Philippines’ role in shipbuilding global value chain

The global shipbuilding global value chain (GVC) is enormous, with 1,664 ships weighing approximately six million gross tons and valued at $80.2 billion delivered...