Tag: Mark Louis Ferrolino

By Mark Louis F. Ferrolino, Special Features Writer For several decades, traditional banks have held a dominant market share with little modification to their business models....

By Mark Louis F. Ferrolino, Special Features Writer Key executives, among other talents, face the most challenging transition in their careers. As they pursue opportunities outside...

Remembering David L. Balangue Accounting and auditing veteran David “Dave” L. Balangue’s life ended last April 29 after he succumbed to a lingering illness at...

By Mark Louis F. Ferrolino, Special Features Writer As a health maintenance organization (HMO) founded and run by doctors, MediCard Philippines, Inc. prides itself with a unique...

Advances in technology across retail, hospitality and finance, among others, have caused consumers to become more demanding. The exact same thing came to apply...

By Mark Louis F. Ferrolino, Special Features Writer The Philippine electronic sports (eSports) scene has come a long way. From a concept that was not widely...

The late Liberato “Levy” P. Laus was one of the few Filipino businessmen who championed countryside development. He, just like others, had his fair...

The Philippine insurance industry remains upbeat in recent years, going hand in hand with the country’s evolving economy. While all sectors of the industry...

Mark Louis F. Ferrolino, Special Features Writer In the starting years of mutual fund concept in the Philippines, the industry had a rough start due to...

By Mark Louis F. Ferrolino, Special Features Writer Whether a solution to rapid urbanization and lack of affordable housing, or an answer to the shifting lifestyle...

Sprawled beautifully on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, Davao City prides itself for having a wealth of picturesque sceneries, a variety of natural...

The Philippine real estate industry remained vibrant in 2018 despite challenges from rising interest rates and inflation. Playing a big part in this favorable...

Year 2019 is poised to be an exciting year for the local automotive industry. Better market conditions are expected as consumers get used to...

Like many other industries, the oil industry is undergoing a digital shift. Oil companies are now seeing the profound impact of technology in improving...

The Bureau of Customs (BoC), in recent years, has introduced transformative measures that have helped regain public trust and confidence to the agency. Through...

Food is one of the major elements of Chinese culture and is one of the things that Chinese people take the most pride in....

Despite slower economic expansion in 2018, the Philippine real estate industry remained resilient as a result of strong demand in its major segments, especially...

Mark Louis F. Ferrolino, Special Features Writer Twenty business leaders and organizations from the Philippines who have showcased outstanding performance and responsible leadership were named awardees...

Modest sales of various types of vehicles among the local automotive sector has been observed in the past months of 2018. The light commercial...

The local business scene was once filled with deep sadness as business icon and philanthropist Dr. George S.K. Ty, founder of Metropolitan Bank &...

Lamudi concludes The Outlook 2018: Philippine Buyers’ Choice Property Awards The Philippine real estate sector continued to exhibit a steady growth in recent years. The...

Mark Louis F. Ferrolino, Special Features Writer As Christmas Day draws near, thousands of sparkling colorful lights and artistically crafted lanterns litter the country’s busy streets...

The ongoing trade tension between the United States (US) and China — the world’s two largest economies — continues to intensify as they wrangle...

By Mark Louis F. Ferrolino, Special Features Writer For more than two decades now, CFA Society Philippines serves as a catalyst for improving the quality and...

The level of innovation in commercial vehicles continues to accelerate. Unusual-looking trucks, vans or buses with advanced technologies, purposely designed for business or commercial...

During his tenure as the country’s Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary from 2011 to 2016, Albert F. del Rosario exemplified a strong patriotism...

Customers are important intangible assets of every business. Thus, every firm must place ardent focus on customer service to maintain a competitive position in...

The transport and logistics industry is facing an era of unprecedented change. Emerging technologies are enabling greater efficiency and more systematized operating models in...

Shopping malls all over the globe are constantly evolving in response to a number of global trends coming together at the same time. Malls,...

Finding the right insurance cover can be confusing and time-consuming due to the increasing number of insurers, policies, offers and options to choose from....

Many people see debt as a bad thing; there is even a pervasive myth that “no debt is a good debt.” But, here comes...

The world-famous Boracay Island has started to regain its natural beauty after a six-month cleaned up and environmental restoration. Starting today, October 26, tourists...

By Mark Louis F. Ferrolino, Special Features Writer Amidst the world’s changing geopolitical landscape, the bilateral ties between the Philippines and the United Kingdom (UK) remain...

Over the last decades, car safety has seen remarkable gains driven by a number of influences — from advances in technology up to environmental...

Compared to its neighboring countries like Malaysia and Singapore, the Philippines has long been left behind when it comes to modernization of the mass...

Scams and frauds remain a serious threat to financial institutions and consumers, especially these days when fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated as the technologies...

PROPERTY giant Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) is ramping up the development of Alviera in Pampanga, as it plans to focus on the project’s residential and leisure components in the next five years.

HIGH-END developer Shang Properties, Inc. launched an exclusive resort-inspired condominium in Mandaluyong City -- the Shang Residences at Wack Wack.

THE BAY AREA, a business hub straddling Pasay City and Parañaque City, has regained its position as the fastest-growing office district in Metro Manila, recording a 10% growth in stock during the second quarter of the year.

ONE BY ONE, publishers around the world are shutting down as newspaper sales continue to decline. Amid this gloomy headline, is the print industry likewise seeing its impending demise?

KMC SOLUTIONS recently launched three flexible workspaces in Metro Manila, and is looking to open more in the Visayas region as part of the company’s plan to ramp up its portfolio to 10,000 seats by the end of the year.

By Mark Louis F. Ferrolino, Special Features Writer From a small company with less than 10 employees in 2009, Mundo Builders, Inc. continuously grows and gains...

CONDOMINIUM units by the country’s top developers and those located in prime locations continue to have high resale value, according to a global real estate brokerage.

Manila is the capital and chief city of the Philippines situated on the island of Luzon and spreads along the eastern shore of Manila...

Network marketing or multi-level marketing (MLM) remains a popular business model today but is anchored with an undesirable reputation. Many people often associate the...