BW FILE PHOTO THE SM group is keen to expand its involvement in government-led infrastructure projects, SM Engineering Design & Development Corp. President Hans T. Sy, Jr. said. “We’d love to do more (projects) with the government because we’re at the point where it’s really partnership with the government that will truly help the country move […]
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PHILIPPINE STAR/WALTER BOLLOZOS With the relatively lackluster performance of the Philippine economy since the country gained independence from the United States 78 years ago, it is often said by many that Filipino culture is to blame. That the Filipinos have a “damaged” culture that tends to inhibit economic growth. Having heard that statement every now, […]
CONVERGE ICT Solutions, Inc. is on track to complete the construction of its international subsea fiber cable networks by next year, its chief operations officer (COO) said. “We are on track for the Bifrost cable system; we’ll have it by next year,” Converge COO Jesus C. Romero told BusinessWorld on the sidelines of the National […]
Satellite image from PAGASA Over 2,400 passengers, truck drivers, and cargo helpers were stranded in ports on Monday due to Tropical Storm Enteng, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Based on the report by the PCG Command Center, stranded passengers were in Southern Tagalog, Bicol, at Eastern Visayas ports. Apart from travelers, more than […]
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[B-SIDE Podcast] Life as a Filipino doctor to the barrio – BusinessWorld Online Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-Side What is it like being a doctor to the barrio? What innovations are making the greatest impact in rural communities? What role does the local government play […]
A defining trait that binds all successful Chief Finance Officers is the willingness to embrace their modern, manifold function. No longer are these executives limited by their “finance” title, as they are expected to become more than number-crunchers. They understand that for their organizations to succeed today, they need to step up as well-rounded leaders […]
YOUSEF ALFUHIGI-UNSPLASH Several domestic flights throughout the Philippines have been canceled today, September 2, due to unfavorable weather conditions, according to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). All passengers were advised to check their flight status regularly by visiting their respective airlines. As of 11:00 AM, the following have announced flight cancellations. The Philippine Airlines […]
The Digital Marketing Association of the Philippines (DMAP), the country’s center of excellence and innovation in digital marketing, will take center stage in spearheading the movement towards mastering the digital landscape when it hosts the ninth edition of the annual Digital Congress (DigiCon), with the theme, “REVOLUTION,” on Oct. 15 to 16, 2024, in Newport […]