The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines “further” as “to a greater degree or extent” or “to go or extend beyond.” As Pilipinas Shell Foundation Inc. is showing no signs of slowing down even after 40 years of helping communities improve themselves and contributing to nation-building, it intends to indeed move its notable and extensive advocacy work further…
Palawan is often referred to as the country’s “last frontier” because of its rich forest and marine life that has also consistently put it on the list of the Philippines’ top tourist destinations. The conditions that gave Palawan its rich natural resources, however, have also contributed to making it a top breeding ground for the…
E-commerce exploded amid the pandemic, not only because quarantine restrictions confined people to their homes but also because it enabled enterprising Filipinos earn extra income. The thriving sector, however, cannot happen without the support from the logistics sector. One of the new players on the block is Locad, a startup logistics firm that promises to…
The Fast Logistics Group, led by the Chiongbian family, is no stranger to crisis. Tracing back to its beginnings with William Lines, the most profitable shipping company during its heyday, Fast Logistics has survived through many challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic being just the latest. And the group is determined to overcome the disruptions caused…
From a humble trading business that the late tycoon John Gokongwei ran on his bicycle 65 years ago, Universal Robina Corp. has grown into one of the country’s largest food and beverage companies with market leadership in various product lines including candies, chocolates and read-to-drink tea and strong market positioning in instant noodles and powdered…
AC Energy is a fast-expanding corporation on a singular mission: to become the largest publicly listed renewables platform, not just in the Philippines but in the whole of Southeast Asia. It may seem a far too lofty goal, but not for the 10-yearold energy arm of the Ayala group of companies, which is well on…
The ongoing public health crisis has made more Filipinos aware of the need for insurance, and among the companies benefiting from that heightened awareness is Pru Life UK, which was ranked by the Insurance Commission as the country’s leading life insurer in terms of New Business Annual Premium Equivalent (NBAPE), the only company to see…
Amid the prolonged and painful COVID-19 pandemic, the name of the game in business is plain survival, of making sure that the enterprise remains viable long enough until the economy finally recovers and gets back on the path of fast growth. “It is not about profit but people. This ensures longevity in the business,” -said…
The protracted COVID-19 pandemic has radically shifted Filipinos’ preferences and priorities—perhaps even permanently—as they struggled to cope with the forced lockdowns and the realization that the COVID-19 disease is likely here to stay and cause sporadic outbreaks. This helps explain the marked increase in the demand since March of last year for real estate projects…
The education sector is one of the many industries permanently altered by the protracted COVID-19 pandemic. Coursera responded to the sudden need to modify education systems by providing a flexible and inclusive online learning environment, which was widely accepted by people across the globe. In the Philippines, more than new learners were welcomed by Coursera…