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Innovation: The next big steps for businesses
2nd leg of BusinessWorld Insights SparkUp Entrep Series highlights value of innovation as economy moves forward
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has pushed the...
MPIC and subsidiaries unite to help Filipinos fight COVID-19
Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) and its subsidiaries continue to support vulnerable Filipinos during the COVID-19 pandemic. On the first week of June, the...
LIXIL launches novel handwashing station SATO Tap
LIXIL committing US$1m to support accelerated rollout to fight COVID-19
Washing your hands thoroughly with soap reduces the spread of disease and can help prevent...
Stories from the frontlines
Lopez Group supports PGH in the fight against COVID-19
This is one of the many stories from the frontlines of our battle against COVID-19. It...
BUSINESSWORLD INSIGHTS: Appreciating workers and MSMEs in the new normal
By Adrian Paul B. Conoza, Special Features Writer
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis has largely hit both businesses and their employees. The latest data...
BUSINESSWORLD INSIGHTS: The need for resilient, more comprehensive systems
By Adrian Paul B. Conoza
Special Features Writer, BusinessWorld
The healthcare and welfare sectors have been on the frontlines in tackling coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) itself...
Thousands in Masbate get food relief packs from mining firm
Thousands of homes, specifically 21,329 families, in Masbate province and in Aroroy town, have received relief packs from the Phil. Gold Refining & Processing...
BUSINESSWORLD INSIGHTS: Recovery despite post-COVID uncertainties
By Adrian Paul B. Conoza
Special Features Writer
Charting the path to recovery from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis involves planning ahead for underlying uncertainties...
Paving the path towards recovery and resiliency
By Adrian Paul B. Conoza
Special Features Writer, BusinessWorld
MBC forum focuses on recovering post-COVID and resiliency against future disasters
The country's fight against the coronavirus disease...
Meralco sets health protocols for employees in the face of the...
The Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) today committed to keep the lights on (#KeepTheLightsOn) for its over 6.9 million customers amid the coronavirus-19 pandemic.
In a...
Keeping our children safe online during the COVID-19 crisis
As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to keep families at home, parents and children get to spend more time with each other. This...
Business priorities to consider when recovering from the COVID-19 crisis
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a world-changing event. For many business executives, the toughest leadership test is how to deal with the...
Globe starts weekly rapid antibody testing of frontline employees
As the government eases up community quarantine restrictions, Globe Telecom has started the weekly rapid antibody testing of all its frontliners to ensure that...
Post-ECQ consumer sentiment says with or without COVID, strong brands will...
By Karen V. De Asis
Chief Brand Strategist, MKS Marketing Consulting
Social media and viber groups are awash with business scenarios triggered by paranoia and propagated...
Regional UN forum concludes with call for multi stakeholder partnerships to...
Bangkok (ESCAP news) – The 7th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) concluded on May 20 with a resounding call for countries to revive international cooperation and...
Gearing up frontline and back-end heroes in the new normal
Technology has proven to be invaluable during the pandemic, allowing businesses to continue operations in spite of rigid quarantine measures through remote work. Those...
Supreme Court of the Philippines unveils virtual courtrooms during COVID-19 community...
Amidst the quarantine impositions by the Philippine Government, the Supreme Court (SC) has partnered with Microsoft to improve the efficiency and productivity of the...
Innovation’s potential in crisis: COVID-19 lessons from Israel
By Adrian Paul B. Conoza
Special Features Writer, BusinessWorld
Israeli diplomats share insights from their ‘startup’ nation’s COVID-19 response
The global fight against the coronavirus disease 2019...
BUSINESSWORLD INSIGHTS: Philippine stock market amid COVID-19 crisis
By Adrian Paul B. Conoza
Special Features Writer, BusinessWorld
At the beginning of the year, many were looking forward to a very productive stock market.The coronavirus...
The view of young professionals on the COVID-19 landscape
Sharing ways to cope and post-pandemic expectations
For the millennial generation, this coronavirus pandemic would be considered the first crisis they have encountered as part...
COVID-19 pandemic may give Asia-Pacific’s oceans a chance to recover, highlights...
Bangkok (ESCAP news) – The well-being of oceans in the Asia-Pacific region are edging closer to a tipping point due to the unprecedented pace of marine...
Globe employees volunteer as customer service reps during crisis
In a pandemic, how can a company continuously serve its millions of customers with the closure of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) companies and other...
Positioning the real estate industry for a post-pandemic world
By Bjorn Biel M. Beltran
Special Features Assistant Editor, BusinessWorld
The coronavirus pandemic has all but stopped the property industry in its tracks. For the past...
LRMC ramps up safety measures for operations restart
New guidelines for LRT-1 passengers
Preparations are in full swing as the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) anticipates the resumption of the LRT-1 operations. This...
BUSINESSWORLD INSIGHTS: The ‘new normal’ businesses should brace for
By Adrian Paul B. Conoza
Special Features Writer, BusinessWorld
A 'new normal' is anticipated to take place once the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis ends and...
AMTI: The ICT company that remained steadfast amid the health crisis
The enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) implemented because of the coronavirus pandemic has put a lot of pressure on businesses nationwide. Like many other leaders...
‘SAFE SIX’ GUIDE FOR THE ‘NEW NORMAL’ IN OFFICES
Global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield crafted a “Safe Six” guide that real estate owners should follow in preparation for the “new...
Employees, companies welcome WFH setup as ‘new norm’ evolves
With the government extending the enhanced community quarantine to May 15 in select regions, provinces, and cities, including Metro Manila to mitigate the spread...
Private and working life blurring into one due to COVID-19 –...
As social distancing measures become common and workers adjust to their new professional environments, even from their own living rooms, there is potential for...
Dell EMC VxRail: Integrating the Future of Work Today
Dell EMC VxRail aims to become the standard in hyper-converged infrastructure
The coronavirus pandemic has stunned the business community across the globe, forcing organizations to...
Improve your Remote Work Experience with Dell Unified Workspace
Dell Technologies understands that ensuring business continuity is the top priority for organizations today. During these uncertain times, IT professionals face the challenge of...
Filipino startups step up, harness the power of tech to help...
The impact of COVID-19 left many businesses navigating the digital space. Some are caught off guard while others utilize their expertise in technology. Take...
COVID-19 disrupts TV viewing—study
More TV viewers during quarantine as networks shift to ‘thoughtful programming’
Television has gained an additional 3.8 million viewers upon the onset of the coronavirus...
COVID-19 CASES IN ASEAN AS OF MAY 3
As of May 3, there are 48,116 confirmed COVID-19 cases in ASEAN, with 11,802 recoveries, and 1,619 deaths. Singapore has the highest number of...
BUSINESSWORLD INSIGHTS: Philippine economy during and after COVID-19
By Adrian Paul B. Conoza
Special Features Writer, BusinessWorld
The deep impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic to the economy has been widely observed...
CEED: Environment should not be compromised in a ‘new normal’
Going back to a new normal necessitates a radical shift to sustainable practices and resources that no longer degrades the environment, according to a...
Lessons from Taiwan’s response to COVID-19
By Adrian Paul B. Conoza
Special Features Writer, BusinessWorld
Timely measures, transparency emphasized by Taiwanese experts in AIM webinar
Taiwan is highly recognized for its quick and...
Weekly global economic update (April 2020)
By Dr. Ira Kalish, Chief Global Economist, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited
Note: This article was first published on www2.deloitte.com last April 29
What’s happening this week...
Making sense of COVID-19 cases and people’s responses
By Adrian Paul B. Conoza
Special Features Writer, BusinessWorld
Research firm mines insights from gathered local and global data
Aside from the number of cases, deaths, and...
New Showroom Normal
For car buyers and enthusiasts, here are a few changes that might happen in dealerships/casas when the lockdown period ends to curb the spread...
The digital consumer in COVID-19 crisis
By Adrian Paul B. Conoza
Special Features Writer, BusinessWorld
Fresh insights on consumers explored in recent Web Wednesdays webinar
The way consumers make use of digital technology...
COVID-19 CASES IN ASEAN AS OF APRIL 23
As of April 23, ASEAN member-countries have a total of 34,622 confirmed COVID-19 cases. Singapore has the highest number of cases at 11,178, followed...
Conservationists urge UN to make ‘healthy natural environments’ a human right...
As part of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, global conservation partnership BirdLife International issued an open letter to the United Nations, calling on...
Globe extends support to military frontliners manning command centers, checkpoints in...
To keep security forces manning key military installations in Greater Metro Manila connected and updated with the AFP Chain of Command, Globe has extended...
Nestlé PH mounts P500M Kasambuhay program for 1M families, frontliners, its...
With the country battling the COVID-19 pandemic, Nestlé Philippines is upholding its 108-year heritage as the Kasambuhay or “trusted companion in life” of generations...