NEWS & ARTICLES

Introduction   The global trade landscape in 2025 is poised for significant shifts, particularly as protectionist measures, national interests, and multi-lateral alliances converge. Tools, like game theory, offer a robust framework for assessing the strategies at play among nations. This article explores three inter-related aspects:...

At the open forum of the recent Annual Stockholders’ Meeting of SM Investments Corporation held last April 30 at the Conrad Hotel in SM MOA, I was asked what I believed to be question of the day, if not the question of the year: “What...

Every day, Metro Manila (MM) reminds us of its structural vulnerabilities—not just through traffic congestion, urban flooding, and service fragmentation, but through the quiet inefficiencies that have become normal. These are not merely symptoms of poor project execution or under-investment in infrastructure. They reflect something...

As the Philippines accelerates its digital transformation journey, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and robust cybersecurity measures has become paramount. These technologies present unprecedented opportunities to drive economic growth, improve services, and make everyday life better for Filipinos. However, they also bring new challenges...

As we commemorate National ICT Month, it is timely to reflect not just on the rapid advances in technology, but also on the pressing call for every business in the Philippines to place technology at the core of its strategy. Gone are the days when...

Economic development in the Philippines has long been concentrated in Metro Manila (MM). The cities in MM benefit more from advanced infrastructure, larger markets, and proximity to decision-makers, all of which attract business investments. But as the country works toward more balanced and inclusive growth,...

The Philippine government is striving for universal healthcare by implementing the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act, which automatically enrols all Filipinos in the National Health Insurance Program or PhilHealth. This Act aims to provide equitable access to quality and affordable healthcare services, with financial risk...

Innovation is not just about creating new products or services; it is about making a meaningful difference in the world. At R.G. Manabat & Co. (KPMG in the Philippines) is committed to nurturing the growth of technology entrepreneurs who are driving change, improving lives, and...

A new law, Republic Act (RA) No. 12199 or the “Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) System Act,” was signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. last May 8, 2025. I’d like to share the key features of this new Law with fellow advocates working...