Business Columns

Credit to Author: MARK ANTHONY TAMAYO| Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 16:56:15 +0000

Last of two parts IN last week’s column, we discussed the basic concept of a customs bonded warehouse (CBW) in line with the newly issued guidelines under Customs Administrative Order (CAO) 13-2019. In this column, we shall discuss the associated costs in maintaining and operating a CBW, as well as the requirements that its operators […]

Credit to Author: VINCENT POZON| Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 16:48:45 +0000

When we market products, we think about product features, what was designed into the merchandise: its shape, heft, color, efficacy, shelf life, and, of course, the ingredients, or the absence thereof. There are products that are less a feature, or quality, or anything that may be deemed unhealthy or unwanted by a segment of the […]

Credit to Author: Ricky Publico| Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 16:46:33 +0000

On a scale of one to 10, how relatable is the following scenario: you’re scrolling through your social media feed on a lazy Saturday morning. You decided to stay home because it’s a week before the next payday and your bank account is almost out. Suddenly, you saw one of your friends’ friend posts about […]

Credit to Author: Emeterio SD. Perez| Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 17:13:20 +0000

Republic Glass Holdings Corp. (REG) unlisted Gervel Inc. as its parent company as reported in a general information sheet (GIS). The company, which has 682,065,632 outstanding common shares, and 738,314,299 listed and issued shares. It has a free-float level of 24.04 percent, which, when computed on outstanding, is equal to 163,968,578 REG common shares. In […]

Credit to Author: KELVIN LESTER LEE | Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 17:02:25 +0000

In the past few weeks, I have talked about financial technology (fintech) development in a series of speaking engagements for business firms and entities, in relation to financial inclusion. The use of fintech is consistent with our National Strategy for Financial Inclusion, which recognizes how effective access to basic financial services such as savings, payments, […]

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 17:00:22 +0000

Have you ever wondered why you feel so down in the afternoon, maybe even until bedtime, on Sundays? You may be thinking about the activities in the forthcoming work week — an upcoming deadline, seeing another team member whom you don’t work well with, dealing with a demanding client, an uncomfortable working environment, among others. […]

Credit to Author: Ben Kritz| Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 17:12:05 +0000

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte’s flip-flop on the suspension of rice importation last week in many ways perfectly illustrated the fundamental cause of this country’s problematic relationship with rice. From end to end, from cultivation to consumption, rice is badly managed. Figuring out why should not be the insurmountable challenge it appears to be. That properly managing […]

Credit to Author: Rey Elbo| Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 17:06:35 +0000

LAST WEEK, a reader asked me a question on how to deal with a nosy office colleague inquiring about his salary. His nosy friend was apparently joking while trying to test his patience. If he’s joking, then this is what you should tell him: “Bloat your salary by as much as 50 percent and let […]

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 17:04:30 +0000

THIS is the time of the year when organizations are preparing for their annual strategic planning process. Oftentimes, the starting point for next year’s strategy is the current year’s strategy. Organizations concentrate on the segments and territories that they are familiar with, without realizing that the real opportunities are somewhere else. Thus, creative strategies seldom […]

Credit to Author: Prof. Enrique Soriano| Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2019 16:12:33 +0000

ONE of the most neglected governance documents in the family business ecosystem is the family code of conduct or behavior. Sadly, family business consultants in Asia tend to head straight to the crafting of the family constitution, hoping things would be resolved and time would heal all strained relationships. This is a huge mistake! As […]