Editorial

We do take our hats off to the President and his Cabinet, particularly the economic team and his close allies in the private sector, for all the efforts they’re expending to attract foreign investments. Congress is being asked to give the Office of the President P4.56 billion in confidential and …

There have been several e-commerce platforms operating in and outside the country, but none so far has chosen to advocate purely for the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Thus, the launch of the Philippine Ecommerce Platform (PEP) is a welcome development. The PEP launched by the Department of Trade …

The move to tax online sellers has been the talk of the town lately. While online selling used to be a mere stop-gap income-generating measure for families who need to make both ends meet, some online sellers have now flourished into big businesses that compete directly with traditional brick-and-mortar enterprises. …

Since it dominated the power sector anyway, it obtained new cheaper contracts through the emergency PSAs bid out by Meralco. In the Electricity Power Industry Reform Act, or Epira, the guiding principle is the least cost of power for consumers which was effectively pursued through the competitive selection process which …

The bilateral meeting between Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos and European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen has set the stage for a new chapter in the relationship between the Philippines and the European Union (EU). Held in Malacañang, the meeting was considered productive, reinforcing the shared desire to …

By re-establishing trade talks, the Philippines gains the opportunity to access the vast EU market without significant trade barriers. Resuming free trade talks with the European Union or EU holds immense importance for the Philippines in the pursuit of economic prosperity and sustainability. This is because, in an interconnected world, …

Given that such a law exists, it can’t be denied that the SMC cargo caused untold misery. At a time of greatest need, one learns the true character of those who proclaim to always be on the side of the marginalized sector. Business big kahuna San Miguel Corp.’s motto, “Walang …

Today, Aug. 1, marks the start of Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa (National Language Month). Theme for this year’s observance is “Filipino at mga katutubong wika: Wika ng kapayapaan, seguridad at ingklusibong pagpapatupad ng katarungang panlipunan” (Filipino and indigenous languages: Language of peace, security, and inclusive implementation of social justice). The …

The classic sound bite of the company of leaving no one behind is hard to discern from the way SMC treats communities it considers as getting in the way of its massive projects. Harmony with the communities where San Miguel Corp. — which gained fame for its renowned beer — …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos’ visit to Malaysia last week reaffirmed the strong ties that bind the country to one of Philippines’ long-time allies. Before the establishment of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 1965 in which the Philippines and Malaysia were co-founders, both countries — together with Thailand …