Threats and uncertainty facing business leaders in 2026
Global growth is projected to slow to 2.6% this year as trade activity weakens and tariff effects intensify, according to the World Bank. Several...
Approaching healthcare through national health insurance
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) says it reaches full population coverage in 2025 as it celebrates its 31st year, with 106.24 million beneficiaries...
Building communities, securing futures
Since its establishment in 2019, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has emerged as the Philippine government’s central agency for housing. Created through...
Threads that bind: On Japan and the Philippines’ enduring friendship
By Kazuya Endo,
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines
Today, Japan commemorates the 66th birthday of His Imperial Majesty Naruhito. On this auspicious occasion, I am pleased...
Following the blazing trail of the Fire Horse this 2026
The horse is one of mankind’s most ancient companions and most illustrious of inspirations. A horse symbolizes power and majesty, speed and independence, energy...
Cyber literacy key to a safer digital Philippines
Stronger education, collaboration, practices sought for ‘cyber-literate nation’ in ´óÏó´«Ã½ Insights forum
By Mhicole A. Moral, Special Features and Content Writer
Cyber threats now rank among the most costly and...
Business laptops as the backbone of MSME productivity
By Jomarc Angelo M. Corpuz, Special Features and Content Writer
Across all industries, a big portion of work relies on inputting sources, processing data, and creating outputs...
The reinvention of the Philippine mall
By Jomarc Angelo M. Corpuz, Special Features and Content Writer
With more than 70% of the country’s economy generated in household consumption, many consider the...
Japan’s economic foundations driving investor confidence
Japan’s financial markets are drawing renewed global attention as equities post one of their strongest advances in decades.
In October 2025, the Nikkei 225 index...
A modern partnership: Japan and the Philippines in the 21st Century
Begun in post-war reconciliation and strengthened through decades of economic cooperation, political dialogue, and people-to-people exchange, the relationship between Japan and the Philippines stands...
Celebrating Japan and its Foundation Day
The Philippines has its Independence Day. The US has the Fourth of July. And Japan, dissimilar to most countries that celebrates its freedom from...
Reforming towards fair and efficient trade
As one of the central pillars of economic development, trade and commerce occupy a singularly vital space in a nation’s agenda. When trade is...