Going local: Maybe the way to become food secure is to think small
ACCORDING to the Second Quarter 2024 National Social Weather Survey by the Social Weather Stations, 17.6% of Filipino families experienced “involuntary hunger” (being hungry and not having anything to eat) at least once in the past three months. This is a rise of 3.4 percentage points in the hunger rate from 14.2% in the last survey in March this year.
Philippines needs catch-up plan to boost manufacturing value
THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY beat expectations by growing by 6.3% in the second quarter amid increased state spending ahead of an election season, when cash flows to poverty-stricken areas.
Retail outlook still bright despite high vacancies, inroads by e-commerce
THE RETAIL INDUSTRY is still expected to grow this year despite the rise in vacancies and competition from electronic commerce (e-commerce).
The ESG Roadmap: From initial setup to sustained impact and compliance
The emergence of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria has left employees, investors, and customers growing increasingly concerned with how corporations evaluate the sustainability...
PHL counting on renewables as energy crisis looms
WITH the sole indigenous natural gas source responsible for 20% of Luzon’s power needs expected to run dry, the looming energy crisis is sending the Philippines on a mad scramble to adopt renewable energy before the lights start going out.
Water-energy efficiencies: Catalyst to semiconductor sustainability
FUELED by the explosive growth of emerging markets like AI and electric vehicles, the semiconductor industry — which manufactures the essential materials that power these technologies — is poised to grow into a massive trillion-dollar industry by 20301.
Empowering conversations for economic development
By Angela Kiara S. Brillantes, Special Features and Content Writer
Much like businesses and the media industry, BusinessWorld is going through significant transformations as it...
Banks accelerate digital shift as more customers transact online
INCREASED consumer demand for online services because of the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the financial sector’s digitalization, with new players in the market also pushing traditional banks to adapt to the changing landscape of the industry.
What can Filipino financial institutions learn from the successes of digital challenger banks?
DO YOU KNOW what it means to “Venmo” someone? If you live outside the US, chances are you haven’t heard of the peer-to-peer fintech app whose name is now synonymous with money transfers.
In search of the ‘Best Places to Work’ in the Philippines
BusinessWorld partners with WorkL for list of happiest workplaces across the country
By Bjorn Biel M. Beltran, Special Features and Content Assistant Editor
What is the...
The rise of open banking across Southeast Asia
By Baasandorj Davaasuren
OPEN BANKING, in the simplest terms, is about giving you more control over your money. Instead of being tied solely to...
AI adoption key for finance sector growth in PHL
WITH RAPID DEVELOPMENT and innovation happening over the past few years, the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is set to open more growth...