Tag: disruption

By Francis Anthony T. Valentin, Special Features Assistant Editor Technological innovations have turned the world of retail upside down. More and more consumers are using their...

By Bjorn Biel M. Beltran, Special Features Writer Technology has already made itself integral to modern business. From fields of health care, to automobiles, to agriculture,...

By Mark Louis F. Ferrolino, Special Features Writer The local finance and accounting industry continues to thrive on the back of the country’s growing economy and...

It only makes sense that as an economy grows, the need for insurance also increases. For instance, consider non-life insurance. As the average household...

MORE AND MORE industries are facing disruption as digital technologies continue to evolve. Traditional business models are crumbling, and transformation is prevalent in the...

KPMG, one of the world’s biggest professional services firms, argues that disruption — which is often portrayed as something “that is coming” — is...

DAVAO CITY -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has alerted local governments and national agencies to be ready for digital disruption as...

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By Romsanne R. Ortiguero Oftentimes, disruption is negatively defined as a disturbance or a problem that interrupts an event, activity, or process. In this day...

Last May 18, BusinessWorld, the most read and most respected business newspaper in the Philippines, triumphantly staged the third edition of its annual BusinessWorld...

By Bjorn Biel M. Beltran, Special Features Writer The fourth industrial revolution is heralding a world of rapidly transforming business landscapes. Across all industries, from media...

By Mark Louis F. Ferrolino, Special Features Writer In a trajectory of rapid improvements, buoyed by disruptive technologies, consumers are becoming more demanding and discriminating. Emerging...

THE TWIN FORCES of innovation and disruption are sweeping the country’s current business landscape, and industry leaders must be quick to adapt or be...

By Bjorn Biel M. Beltram, Special Features Writer Before becoming an Uber driver full-time, Ismael Mamaril Villanueva spent 30 years working for the government at the...

Filipinos are receptive to the idea of purchasing vehicles running on electricity, even more so than their Southeast Asian peers. That’s one of the...

By Romsanne R. Ortiguero Growing abundantly in the Philippines and the rest of Asia, bamboo is known for its versatility, multi-functionality, sustainability, and even for...

By Jonee C. Bilasano So much chatter has been going around regarding the state of the banking industry. Some say it is about to undergo...

Digital technology is revolutionizing the real estate business everywhere, forcing industry players to rethink their ways of doing business and make necessary adjustments. And...

By Bjorn Biel M. Beltran, Special Features Writer One of the most talked-about phenomena happening in the world of business right now is disruption. Times are...

By Bjorn Biel M. Beltran Special Features Writer It’s surprising to think that a few years ago, the most foodies can expect for a unique and...

By Mark Louis F. Ferrolino Special Features Writer The Philippines, which boasts of a colorful history and culture, rich biodiversity and stunning attractions, has continued to...

By Romsanne R. Ortiguero The emergence of different food concepts every now and then as well as the Philippines’ hosting of international food events such...

IN an age when practically anyone with a smartphone, a stable Internet connection and a credit card can book a flight and hotel room...

By Krista Angela M. Montealegre National Correspondent THE START-UP ecosystem is blossoming in the Philippines, and conglomerates may be just what they need for their lift-off. A...