Accelerating recovery with the private sector

We need a leader that acknowledges and comprehends the potential of a true partnership between the public and private sectors, and acts from that appreciation. Imagine if PPP were not just some clever acronym but a guiding principle that governs each stakeholder’s role in the process. Imagine a scenario where everybody knows the destination, what their role is based on their expertise, mandate, and resources. Read More

Sustainable revitalization of an economic pillar

The Philippine mining industry can now progress from its long-repressed potential into a revitalized strategic economic pillar empowered with conducive regulatory stability. An enabling policy regime will boost the industry’s global competitiveness. The mining industry must reciprocate by delivering on its environmental stewardship responsibilities as we move towards a more sustainable post-pandemic environment. Read More

Addressing climate change with disaster, holiday altruism

Paco A. Pangalangan, Executive Director, Stratbase ADR Institute When Super Typhoon Odette came, devastation reigned. The unprecedented damage across Visayas and Mindanao left many without access to basic necessities such as food, electricity, telecommunications and reliable information. When it left, Odette took with it a reported 367 lives and rendered thousands homeless, with over 52,000… Read More