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As an archipelagic domain, the Philippines is surrounded by water. However, the freshwater resources needed to sustain homes and businesses are increasingly under threat from overpopulation and the aging of existing water infrastructure. As such, water shortages and poor sanitation are still consistent problems in many urban and rural areas, particularly in the dryer months. […]

The Philippines has plenty of things going for it that make it an increasingly popular investment destination among international enterprises. In the 2022 edition of the Best Countries to Invest In list by U.S. News, the Philippines ranked 49th among major global economies. The media outlet noted that the ranking draws from the results of […]

While the Philippines has mostly shown impressive GDP growth figures over the past decade, many Filipinos did not share in this growth as much as they should have. These inclusivity issues are also further compounded for those living outside of major urban centers. OFW remittances still formed a major source of income for working-class Filipinos, […]

Leading smart and sustainable estate development in the Philippines, Aboitiz InfraCapital helps advance businesses, drive economic activity, and uplift the lives of Filipinos.  Working together in synergy with other units of the Aboitiz Group, Aboitiz InfraCapital collaborates with local and national government agencies to develop and operate land development projects, such as economic estates. These […]

While still not comparable to internet speeds in neighboring countries, Filipinos who live in major urban centers like Metro Manila or Metro Cebu more or less have adequate mobile internet coverage. So long as there isn’t currently a problem with one’s fiber connection or there isn’t a building directly blocking a cell tower’s line of […]

Due to the recent pandemic, distance learning became the primary mode of educational instruction in the Philippines for most of 2020 and 2021. The shift from holding face-to-face classes to using various modalities of distance learning is completely unprecedented, and the Department of Education (DepEd) was tasked to incorporate modern solutions into the country’s educational […]

One of the noticeable impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic is the increased use of the internet and mobile technologies. Whereas many Filipinos had previously only used the internet for basic browsing and social media, the emergence of social distancing restrictions prompted more to adopt mobile e-banking, e-commerce, and most importantly, telecommuting. However, the high bandwidth […]

Access to clean water is an indispensable component of a stable, habitable community. After all, water is at the bottom-most level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, along with food, shelter, and clothing, meaning that it is one of the most fundamental needs for survival.  While our need for water has not changed, how we acquire […]

Water, water, everywhere, and hardly a drop to drink. As an archipelago on the fringes of the Pacific Ocean, most of the water that the Philippines has access to is seawater, which requires an inordinate amount of energy and resources to extract potable water from.  Today, the country’s more than 117 million inhabitants are reliant […]

Historically, the Philippines has not always been considered to be a competitive economy in terms of attracting foreign direct investments (FDIs), especially when compared with most of its neighbors.  However, things may be due for a change. The 2020 World Bank – Doing Business Report showed the country jumping 29 notches from the previous year, ranking […]