Tag: Mark Louis Ferrolino

In today’s modern world, international trade contributes significantly to the growth of the global economy that promotes progress and prosperity across countries, down to...

Trucks, either large or small, are probably the most reliable vehicles in moving large quantities of cargoes across countries and towns. They can go...

The Medical City’s Augusto P. Sarmiento Cancer Institute By Mark Louis F. Ferrolino, Special Features Writer Over the past years, cancer incidence has been steadily increasing, and...

“Great things start from small beginnings.” This is probably one of the best catchphrases to portray the victorious journey of self-made billionaire Lucio C....

Aside from being one of the country’s top businessmen, Manny V. Pangilinan is known as an avid sportsman who has generously supported Filipino athletes...

Telecommunications has become one of the lifeblood of the modern world. It happened to be the driving force behind massive changes and multitudinous advances...

Passion and Philosophy: Atty. Ray C. Espinosa Before Ray C. Espinosa assumed the position of president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the country’s biggest power...

Education for many is the only way to escape from poverty. However, this is not the case for some Filipinos. Based on the 2017...

Consumer spending has traditionally been the driving force behind the growth of the Philippine economy in recent years, with households contributing majority of aggregate...

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...