When – not if – a perilous sickness strikes, the high costs can stun the unprepared. That is a lesson COVID-19 teaches. New to humankind, no one is naturally immune to it. It easily spreads worldwide, hospitalizing and killing millions. A bout with the disease has cost millions in bills. Health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and…
The Ayala Group was just going back to its roots when it reentered the Philippines’ healthcare sector with the acquisition of the Generika drugstores and establishment of AC Health in 2015, 180 years since the group started out with Botica Zobel. That was a big leap forward for the group that has long been committed…
The already considerable toll on the Philippine economy caused by the raging COVID-19 pandemic and the severe lockdowns imposed to contain the disease continues to rise, with more Filipinos forced out of work and businesses either closing down or mightily struggling to survive. Not all is bleak, however, as individuals and institutions have come together…
Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. is looking to nonfuel businesses to refocus its fuel stations into “mobility destinations” after incurring a net loss of P16.2 billion in 2020. The deep dive was mainly due to the cost of transforming its crude oil refinery in Batangas province into a full-pledged import facility as well as the crash…
San Miguel Corp., through its packaging unit, has developed a packaging solution that will extend the life of carabao’s milk without preservatives, which is seen to improve the product’s marketability and potentially jumpstarting the growth of the carabao industry. SMC president and chief operating officer Ramon S. Ang made the announcement months after the company…
As the association that helps the retail industry, the PRA supports Inquirer’s initiative Project Rebound to help and contribute in the rebuilding of our nation’s road to recovery from this COVID-19 pandemic. We believe that in working together with industry partners and the government, we can quickly solve the pressing matters in reopening the economy…
The British Chamber is very happy to support this initiative as it is key that we revitalize the economy and the British Chamber has been driving initiatives for further trade and investment from the UK. We congratulate the Inquirer in this initiative and we look forward to working with them throughout the year. Chris Nelson,…
In this challenging times, it is not easy to stay motivated, but it doesn’t mean that we should stop hoping for a better future. More than ever, we need each other for support and inspiration. Through Project Rebound, we aim to achieve this. Henry Ong, Registered Financial Planner Philippines Registered Financial Planners Philippines is the premiere…
Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) is committed to poverty reduction and sustainable development. We endeavour to uplift the lives of Filipinos all over the country, especially those in underprivileged and vulnerable communities. The past year has been an immense challenge as the whole world and all Filipinos navigate a global pandemic and recession. As…
Philippine Business for Education is pleased to join Project Rebound and share our insights on how our embattled education sector can recover from this pandemic and contribute to a more resilient Philippines. At PBEd, we believe that education is everybody’s business, as it touches the lives not just of those studying and working in schools,…