Philippine News

When I was first asked to represent the Philippines in the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), I knew I had to say yes. As...

In a week’s time, the Philippines will be hosting the chairs of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (BAC). They will be here to start the...

Over the last 20 years since I founded Go Negosyo in 2005, the landscape in the Philippines has undergone so many changes. In my advocacy...

I was asked by a reporter the other day for advice to online sellers who are considering giving up their businesses. It seems that not a...

What a weekend. When we first embarked on putting together an entrepreneurship event to help creatives turn their passion into profit, we...

The previous weeks have been a flurry of activity. I traveled to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for the 46th ASEAN Summit and delivered a speech...

No doubt, there is a lot of creativity involved in entrepreneurship. Successful entrepreneurs are resourceful and imaginative, crafting...

As the frenzy around the May 12 midterm elections concludes and the winners are finally proclaimed, I extend my heartfelt congratulations...

I’m incredibly proud of my daughter Bella. She’s just 18 and already creating waves with her bazaars. This coming weekend she will have...

I read with interest a recent national survey among Filipino voters. It said that Filipinos prioritize food security and creating more...

As we are now in the thick of graduation season, we also find ourselves focusing more intently on education. There is a difference...

Easter resonates deeply this year as I reflect on the cyclical nature of life and the enduring power of renewal. Having recently...

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) National Food Fair at the SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City last week was a must-visit for all...

I am the eternal optimist. The latest reason is my third, and newest, grandchild, Emiliana Consuelo Concepcion Puno; Millie for short. It...

The great Michael Jordan once said, “Talent wins games, but teamwork wins championships.” Now I’m a Golden State Warriors fan, but the...

Early this month, I spent time with the Selecta team to celebrate a job well done. I shared with them how some 25 years ago, we were...

Women have always been central to Filipino society. From their traditional roles, we are seeing more of them trying their hand at running...

There is an African proverb that goes, “When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.” This implies the vulnerability of innocent...

There was good news coming out of the Philippine Statistics Authority early this month. The agency’s recent report showed that...

What a turnout we had last Saturday at the San Francisco High School in Quezon City. Over 1,500 senior high school students showed up for...