15 years after Ondoy: Flood safety still out of reach?
PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Edg Adrian A. EvaWHEN the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) was enhanced by Typhoon Carina, it devastated large parts of Luzon. Many Filipinos were haunted by memories of Ondoy, a typhoon that caused record-breaking levels of flooding in
PHL firms need to embrace AI to stay ahead in the digital era — experts
RAWPIXEL.COM-FREEPIKBy Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, ReporterADOPTING artificial intelligence (AI) is essential for companies to stay competitive and drive growth, as it enhances operational efficiency, customer engagement, and innovation, according to experts.National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said
Hybrid is the future of work
By Chloe Mari A. Hufana, Reporter LOCKDOWNS spawned by the coronavirus pandemic forced people to adopt a flexible working life. They also showed that a considerable amount of work that took place in the office can continue when it’s closed. Work life
Shifts and turns: The imperatives for Philippine businesses
PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Ron F. JabalTHE global business landscape has been dramatically reshaped by a series of unprecedented challenges. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic served as a major catalyst, accelerating trends that were already in motion while introducing
Philippine students are in deep trouble
Students answer test questions at a state high school in Manila. — REUTERSBy Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, ReporterTHE PHILIPPINE education system is walking on thin ice, with nine of 10 Filipinos unable to read and understand a simple age-appropriate text