BusinessMirror Editorial
Alarming drop: Over a million women exit workforce in January
March 12, 2024
The latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reveals a concerning trend: over a million women left the workforce in January. This significant decline in female labor force participation should serve as a wake-up call for policymakers...
UN: Climate change and food insecurity threaten global peace
February 27, 2024
Climate change and food insecurity are intertwined challenges that have far-reaching implications for global peace and security. The consequences of climate change, such as rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and changing rainfall patterns, d...
Regional cooperation needed to save South China Sea ecosystem
February 26, 2024
The recent revelations by American analysts from a Washington-based think tank regarding China’s alleged destruction of coral reefs in the South China Sea (SCS) are deeply concerning. According to satellite data and accounts from fishermen and the Phi...
Marcos urges public to strongly reject separatist movement
February 13, 2024
The call to separate Mindanao from the rest of the Philippines is not a new issue. It has been a topic of debate and discussion for many years, fueled by various factors such as historical grievances, cultural differences, and economic disparities. Ho...
Urgent need to address global cancer inequities
February 2, 2024
The latest estimates released by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), ahead of World Cancer Day on February 4, paint a grim picture of the global burden of cancer. The numbers are startling: 20 million new cancer cases and 9.7 milli...
WHO appeals for $1.5 billion to protect vulnerable people
January 19, 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO), the leading international body responsible for public health, on Monday launched an appeal for $1.5 billion to protect the health of the most vulnerable populations in 41 emergencies around the globe. The appeal co...
How govt can empower tomorrow’s workforce
December 29, 2023
German companies operating in the Philippines have the highest optimism in terms of business and hiring outlook for 2024 compared to their peers in other Southeast Asian countries, according to the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (G...
WHO warning: E-cigarettes target children, adolescents
December 18, 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday issued a call to action on e-cigarettes, stressing that urgent and strong decisions to prevent uptake of these products, which are harmful to health, should be taken to protect children as well as non-sm...
Winning the fight against hoarders and profiteers
November 22, 2023
The first quarter of any given year is traditionally a slow period for stores in the Philippines. Demand for foodstuff and other consumer items usually tapers off by this time after the buying frenzy during the Christmas holidays. Because of this, the...