By Gonzalo J. Varela THIRTY-SEVEN years ago, when this newspaper was reformed under this new name, the average Filipino earned less than one tenth of the income of the average high-income person. Since then, the Philippine economy has experienced significant growth. Today, that same average Filipino

By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, ReporterPHILIPPINE property developers are increasingly seeking green certifications for office buildings not only because of government energy mandates but also rising demand from multinational companies.It’s no longer uncommon to find developers touting the sustainable features of their new office buildings,

JC GELLIDON-UNSPLASHBy David Leechiu FOR MORE THAN 50 years now, the Makati Central Business District (CBD) has been at the heart of the Philippines’ business scene. It was the pioneering district that set the standard for urban development in Metro Manila. What started as a

TIAGO RODRIGUES-UNSPLASHBy Joey Roi BondocOVER the past few years, we have seen major shifts in property developers’ strategies. From primarily focusing on Metro Manila, Colliers has seen substantial launches in growth areas outside the capital region. More master-planned projects mean sizable additions to horizontal and

PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Ashley Erika O. Jose, ReporterA COMPREHENSIVE and integrated transport plan should incorporate active transportation options like walking and cycling, along with first-mile, last-mile connectivity solutions, to create a seamless and efficient network for commuters, according to transport experts.“Investment in rail is

By Almira Louise S. Martinez IN 1987, the idea of building a link from Southern to Central Luzon was first proposed by Felicito “Tong” C. Payumo, former chair of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority and then-Bataan representative. “Back then, it was a lofty dream that’s very abstract,

PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Edg Adrian A. EvaWHEN the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) was enhanced by Typhoon Carina, it devastated large parts of Luzon. Many Filipinos were haunted by memories of Ondoy, a typhoon that caused record-breaking levels of flooding in Metro Manila.Rhea Perez, a mother

RAWPIXEL.COM-FREEPIKBy Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, ReporterADOPTING artificial intelligence (AI) is essential for companies to stay competitive and drive growth, as it enhances operational efficiency, customer engagement, and innovation, according to experts.National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said in July that the Philippine

By Chloe Mari A. Hufana, Reporter LOCKDOWNS spawned by the coronavirus pandemic forced people to adopt a flexible working life. They also showed that a considerable amount of work that took place in the office can continue when it’s closed. Work life and home life melded together

PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Ron F. JabalTHE global business landscape has been dramatically reshaped by a series of unprecedented challenges. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic served as a major catalyst, accelerating trends that were already in motion while introducing new dynamics that have irrevocably

Students answer test questions at a state high school in Manila. — REUTERSBy Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, ReporterTHE PHILIPPINE education system is walking on thin ice, with nine of 10 Filipinos unable to read and understand a simple age-appropriate text at age 10, according to

VJOHNS1580 - PIXABAYBy Patricia B. Mirasol, Multimedia ProducerTHE application of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical operations in the Philippines has already started, but according to healthcare stakeholders, the real game-changer is data integration.Data integration is the process of combining data from different healthcare