Beating the virus: Preparing our economy against future shake-ups
A VIRUS hurts the human body by
interfering with normal functions, effectively sickening the person. But just
as the COVID-19 coronavirus is demonstrating, a virus can...
Building a resilient economy
THE ANNOUNCEMENTS that Nokia,
Wells Fargo, and Honda will be minimizing or shutting down their business
operations in the Philippines have been met with serious concern....
Inquiries and the future for the Philippine youth
THE YOUTH are the
torchbearers of the future. They not only hold our dreams in their hands, they
also hold the means by which the future...
Improving the Philippine economic engine
A COUNTRY’S
economy can be likened to a big engine. And just like an actual engine, it has
to be fine-tuned, tweaked, or even upgraded, to...
An intergenerational response to climate change
THE ISSUE of
our changing climate can be a matter of a few degrees — specifically, about 1.5
degrees Celsius.
A report from
the United State’s National...
REITs: Real Estate and Economic Development
IN OUR COUNTRY, the main tools of financial stability have
traditionally been savings, usually through a bank account, and having a job.
However, there is another...
Avoiding the loss of livestock during disasters
THE TAAL Volcano eruption has taken a terrible toll on
the lives of our fellow Filipinos. The misery of being evacuated and relocated,
perhaps permanently, from...
Protecting our OFWs
WE
ARE, indeed, living in interesting times. With tensions in the Middle East are
escalating, our government aims to protect and extend services to our overseas
foreign...
Wishes for the New Year
WE HAVE a new year ahead of us,
with new opportunities, beginnings, and second chances. Filipinos are big
believers in starting the year right, and we should all support
each...
The gift of dignity and just compensation
THE STRENGTH of
an organization arises not just from its leaders, but also its people. Their
passion and motivation are important factors; if the rank and...