‘The Man Who Came Home’ – A student’s tribute to Ninoy Aquino
COMING home from a series of meetings in Makati last Wednesday, I was pleasantly surprised to watch a video of a 13-year-old student delivering...
Budget reform is not a show — it’s a commitment
IN THE PHILIPPINES, every peso matters. And every promise made through the national budget affects real lives—especially those of ordinary Filipinos. That’s why the...
Navigating the future of Filipino wealth
IN A FINANCIAL landscape marked by volatility and transformation, BPI Wealth is charting a bold course—digitally, globally, and sustainably. At the helm is Maria Theresa Marcial, a...
From peso fuerte to future-forward finance
THE BANK of the Philippine Islands (BPI) marks its 174th founding anniversary with more than solid numbers—it celebrates resilience, relevance, and a renewed commitment...
Love, floods, and nationhood at Barasoain
ON JULY 22, while most of Luzon braced for yet another round of flooding, a couple in Malolos chose to walk through rising waters—not...
A champion’s return to her roots and her supporters
AFTER A whirlwind season that saw her break barriers on the global tennis stage, Alex Eala returned home to the Philippines — not just as...
Architecture that speaks: A win for the Filipino soul
WHEN THE skyline of Dubai was still a mirage on the horizon, a young Filipino urban planner stepped onto the desert sands with a...
Konektadong Pinoy Act is the disruption the Philippines needs
IN A COUNTRY where over 45% of barangays remain disconnected from reliable internet, the Konektadong Pinoy Act offers a rare—and necessary—break from the status...
Vision realized
IN AN AGE where infrastructure projects often arrive late and over budget, the early completion of the Upper Wawa Dam — seven months ahead...
Tribute to Dr. Miraflor T. Oca-Bunye
TWO YEARS have passed since my beloved Mira returned to her Creator, and yet, the light she brought into our lives continues to shine...