PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANAt the height of COVID-19 pandemic, OCTA Research (OCTA) began to issue statements on potential surges of the virus that somehow compelled the National Government to act. They started with eight research fellows, thus the name OCTA. Their regular reports covered projections on

Photo from FreepikAs more vehicles are crossing our roads, air quality is deteriorating and greenhouse gas emissions are going up. In response, the automotive industry is pushing forward to decarbonize through electric vehicles (EVs).According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the sector is a major

By Tyler Cowen AS THE SUMMER tourism season approaches, a perennial question arises, and technology is giving it a novel twist: Is a place primarily for those who live there, or for the entire world? The latest salvo in this conflict comes from Barcelona. Bus No.

freepikAn interesting issue brought up by that so-called “gentlemen’s agreement” is whether or not unwritten international agreements (i.e., verbal agreements between heads of States) are valid? Customary international law says yes. That is, at least from the perspective of the Philippines, assuming constitutional requirements are

STOCK PHOTO | Image by Gerd Altmann from PixabayBy Dannah MajaroconWE are in a very interesting stage in the evolution of the workplace, with the various generations working cohesively together. You have your boomers, Gen Xers, millennials, and Gen Zs. In response to the diverse

SAN MIGUEL Corp. (SMC) said the expansion of South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) is now 70% complete and will be finished by yearend.“The SLEX expansion will be a significant boost to the Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon (Calabarzon) region, which currently generates almost 20% of

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced new guidelines aimed at enhancing investor involvement in initial public offerings (IPOs) within the local market.Memorandum Circular No. 8, issued on April 11, outlines these guidelines for cornerstone investors in IPOs, the SEC said in a statement

sol-unsplash(This column marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024.)CLIMATE change is having serious impacts on the safety and health of workers in the Asia and the Pacific region.From blistering heatwaves to dangerously poor air quality, workers bear the brunt of its effects,