ESG’s advantage for Philippine businesses
SUSTAINABILITY HAS become a driver to what shapes corporate behavior and decision-making for companies not just in the Philippines, but also globally.
Embracing innovation, expanding reach through digitalization
FOR DECADES, traditional media — comprising print newspapers, magazines, television, and radio — served as primary channels for information dissemination and entertainment.
Building on shifting sands
THE STORY of media has always been one of constant change. The printing press gave rise to radio, which then gave way into television, each new medium expanding the reach of information further than ever before.
Mapping the progress of Philippine businesses
FOR NEARLY 40 years, BusinessWorld has kept in step with the growing Filipino community by providing competent and responsible reporting of news as well as industry insights and reports that guide readers with the information they need to make informed decisions for their enterprises.
PHL seeks to unlock AI’s potential amid emerging threats
DIGITALIZATION has become a strategy for many businesses as more companies embraced the trend when the pandemic forced them to accelerate their digital transformation.
Renewables seen to offset the rise in electricity prices
THE PRICE AND SUPPLY of electricity in the Philippines are seen to be challenged this year due to warm weather but may be offset by the power capacity expansion from renewables.
Becoming a manufacturing powerhouse remains a pipe dream for Philippines
LILY G. TERRENIO was 19 years old when she became a factory worker at Amertron, Inc. inside the Clark Freeport Zone north of the Philippine capital in 1988.
Miners expect ‘green transition’ minerals to drive industry growth
By Adrian H. Halili, Reporter
MINERS are expected to perform well in 2024 due to increased demand for transition minerals used by the renewable energy...
PHL likely to miss 2024 growth target — analysts
PHILIPPINE economic growth will likely miss the government’s target next year amid external headwinds and risks that could derail the country’s recovery, analysts said.
Cost of doing business, navigating international rules hindering wider Philippine utilization of trade deals
EXPORTERS lack the knowledge to tap trade agreements and face a higher cost of doing business in the Philippines, rendering their products uncompetitive relative to other countries’ exports, a business group said.
BSP’s policy easing expected to support economy in 2024
THE WIDELY expected monetary policy easing from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) next year will likely spur economic activity especially if inflation is kept in check.
Why market players are optimistic about equities in 2024
THE PHILIPPINE stock market is expected to improve in 2024 amid more opportunities for capital raising and growth, according to industry players and analysts.
















