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…
With what seemed like a flick of a switch, the whole world was turned upside down by Covid-19–and, a year into this pandemic, things remain bleak, especially for those whose financial outlook is still unclear because of the economic impact of this global crisis. A ray of hope for some Filipinos, however, lies in the…
From family reunions to work meetings to online classes, our devices’ screens have become a constant companion amid this relentless pandemic. But while a recent study has revealed how much Filipinos now rely on video calls to stay connected to each other, they can’t seem to keep their eyes glued to one activity on their…
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…
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) has expressed its support for the United Nations Environment Program campaign to phase out single-use plastics in the tourism sector. It has partnered with the Philippine Center for Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development, Inc. (PCEPSDI) under the Transforming Tourism Value Chains (TVC) Project and the Department of Tourism through…
In these most uncertain times, how can companies grappling with an omnipresent pandemic and rapidly shifting market preferences survive and eve thrive beyond this global health crisis? Admittedly, there’s no single set of solutions that can address this as everything remains fluid and continues to change in so many unpredictable ways. However, there are certain…
Determination, perseverance and faith—in divine providence and in their own abilities to overcome obstacles—enabled 10 small entrepreneurs to preserve and grow their enterprises even during a protracted global health crisis. In virtual ceremonies, recipients of the 18th Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards (CMA) were honored for the resilience, courage and fortitude that enabled their enterprises to survive,…
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…
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic that wreaked havoc on the economy and the lives of millions, Filipino millennials and Gen Zs remain optimistic that the world will be able to conquer the crisis and emerge victorious, according to a recent study by Deloitte. According to Deloitte’s “2021 Global Millennial and Gen Z Survey,” 85 percent of…
The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDa) is looking to establish king crab and oyster hatcheries in a town in Zamboanga Sibugay to develop the aquaculture industry in the region. MinDa chair Emmanuel Piñol said in a Facebook post on Thursday they were in talks with Iloilo-based Southeast Asia Fisheries Development Center (Seafdec) for the provision of…