NEWS & ARTICLES

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...

The Philippines just had an election last May 12 and with Filipinos so used to political maneuverings and entertainment-colored lens with which the candidates were viewed, the results came as a major surprise. Many candidates that emerged as winners came from the periphery – those...

(Last of Two Parts) These teams stood out for their innovative use of data, problem-solving approach, and communication skills. The winning entry was particularly notable for how it visualized disparities in sectoral performance across regions and clearly linked these to poverty indices—offering insights that could...

“How to Build Value Through Values” I first heard about conscious business from my conversations with key officers of Axialent (www.axialent.com), a company founded in 2002 by Fred Kofman. In his book “Conscious Business, How to Build Value Through Values,” the author explains that a...

(First of Two Parts)   Preparing students for the demands of an increasingly digital economy is a responsibility shared across sectors. Through the Academic Innovation Challenge (AIC), R.G. Manabat & Co. (KPMG in the Philippines) aims to contribute to this effort by encouraging students to...

The Philippine Innovation Hub, known as iHub-MEC, marks a significant milestone in the country’s push to become a regional leader in innovation and entrepreneurship. Spearheaded by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the National Development Company (NDC) with the office of Cong. Stella...