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Rethinking the energy system: Why energy security is an economic imperative
16+ hour, 52+ min ago (567+ words) By Angelo Kairos dela Cruz Our priority is not just to produce more electricity, but to build a power system that consistently delivers affordable, reliable, and secure power while supporting a growing and changing economy. WHY THE POWER SYSTEM REMAINS…...
Better jobs need firms that can grow
17+ hour, 10+ min ago (593+ words) BETTER JOBS for Filipinos will come from firms that can grow. Jobs with higher pay, stronger skills, and dignity at work require companies that invest, adopt technology, train workers, reach larger markets, and compete. For business, this is a growth…...
Universal healthcare in the Philippines: A collective effort
17+ hour, 21+ min ago (1057+ words) Universal Health Coverage (UHC) sets the standards for how healthcare products and services are allocated, delivered, and paid for, such that an entire population will benefit. Globally, universal healthcare is widely recognized as a fundamental pillar of a strong health…...
Crisis-ready means moving up the value chain
17+ hour, 9+ min ago (350+ words) This is not only a mining story. It reflects a wider choice for the economy. The Philippines can remain at the lowest-value end of global supply chains, or build the skills and industries needed to move into processing, manufacturing, services…...
BusinessWorld explores building crisis-ready Philippines in Part 1 of 39th Anniversary Report
16+ hour, 50+ min ago (80+ words) BusinessWorld Online AS IT MARKS its 39th anniversary this year, BusinessWorld examines what it will take to build a crisis-ready Philippine economy. The stories bring together perspectives from across the business community on strengthening institutions, diversifying growth drivers and making critical…...
Beyond UMIC: The struggle to make the Philippines more attractive to foreign investors
16+ hour, 46+ min ago (1581+ words) By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Senior Reporter THE PHILIPPINES is pinning its hopes on its new upper middle-income status and solid fundamentals to position itself as a major investment and supply chain hub in Southeast Asia. However, with growing competition from…...
BSP needs forward-looking policy, clear guidance to navigate prolonged uncertainty
16+ hour, 58+ min ago (1427+ words) By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter THE Philippine central bank should take the long view when calibrating its monetary policy, even in the face of sudden, short-term shocks, as global economic conditions become increasingly uncertain and volatile. When deciding on its stance,…...
Future-proofing the travel and hospitality industry
16+ hour, 53+ min ago (402+ words) By Joseph L. Garcia, Senior Reporter THE Philippines has been sandwiched in between two international crises in less than a decade. While the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 kept the country in varying states of quarantine for over two years and is still…...
Building a crisis-ready Philippine economy in the age of AI
16+ hour, 59+ min ago (1232+ words) OVER the past few years, the world has become a lot more uncertain for businesses globally, but more so for Filipino companies. Global “black swan” events, domestic challenges, and now the accelerating disruption from artificial intelligence (AI) present increasingly complex…...
France defense pact gives Manila strategic options
20+ hour, 14+ min ago (661+ words) By Pexcel John Bacon THE Philippines’ defense agreement with France could boost deterrence, but its value depends on whether its expanding network of foreign partnerships translates into stronger and more self-reliant military capabilities, analysts said. Chester B. Cabalza, president of…...