The multi-trillion-peso pivot: Calibrating the ‘Build Better More’ roadmap
For decades, the Philippine economic narrative was one of the “missed connections” — a high-growth engine trapped in a low-gear logistics network. But as...
Overcoming obstacles in shift to renewables
With abundant sun, surf, and one of the world’s largest geothermal reserves, the Philippines is often cited as one of Southeast Asia’s most promising...
Redefining borrowing habits of Filipinos
Borrowing in Filipino households often followed a similar script: a neighbor knocking to ask for a small loan, a relative extending help, or a...
BNPL and digital lending pave new pathways to digital inclusion
Access to formal credit has long been a structural constraint in many developing economies, including the Philippines.
Traditional banking systems — anchored in collateral requirements,...
Credit scores: From trade ledgers to consumers’ financial power
While debt is still widely considered as a negative in the country, recent data shows that Filipinos are slowly warming up to the idea...
Retirement planning 101: The basics of enjoying the latter years of life
By Jomarc Angelo M. Corpuz, Special Features and Content Writer, BusinessWorld
All roads lead to retirement. After graduating from college, working for decades, and climbing...
Safer environments for women to contribute
Across industries and countries, women’s participation in the workforce has expanded significantly over the past few decades. Yet, women’s presence in workplaces does not...
Pushing for women’s economic participation amid barriers
Data from McKinsey & Company show that only about half of global companies prioritize women’s career advancement, extending a multiyear decline in corporate commitment...
Personal Equity and Retirement Account: Path to building long-term retirement plan
By Mhicole A. Moral, Special Features and Content Writer, BusinessWorld
For some Filipinos, retirement carries the promise of stability, where daily needs no longer depend...
On Filipinos’ changing attitudes about retirement
By Bjorn Biel M. Beltran, Special Features and Content Assistant Editor, BusinessWorld
For many Filipinos, retirement planning is shaped less by financial products and more...
The bull case for 2026: Governance as the foundation of growth
By Bjorn Biel M. Beltan, Special Features and Content Assistant Editor, Mhicole A. Moral and Krystal Anjela H. Gamboa, Special Features and Content Writers
Economists and financial analysts saw a shock early this year when the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)...
For CEOs this 2026: Caution or courage?
There is a thin line between courage and recklessness, and it is often the chief executive officer’s (CEO) job to determine where that line...