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It is crucial to clarify a prevalent misunderstanding regarding public purchasing in the Philippines: no government acquisition is genuinely "exempt" from the national procurement framework. This framework is primarily defined by Republic Act No. 9184, commonly known as the Government Procurement Reform Act, along with its Revised Implementing [...] Read more

The Great Divide: How the Pasig River and a Lack of Bridges Strangles Metro Manila's Progress Metro Manila, a sprawling metropolis of over 13 million inhabitants and the economic heart of the Philippines, is defined not just by its towering skyscrapers and vibrant culture, but by a crippling geographic division. The culprit is the Pasig River, a [...] Read more

In the Philippines, the prospect of adopting a hybrid electoral system is a persistent topic of discussion. This approach aims to strategically merge the advantages of both manual and automated election processes, with the primary goals of elevating public trust and transparency while simultaneously upholding operational efficiency. Several [...] Read more

The Philippines is a dynamic and rapidly growing economy, presenting numerous exciting business opportunities for the next five years. Here are some of the top business ventures to consider, categorized for clarity, along with reasons for their potential: 1. Technology & Digital Services: E-commerce & Online Marketplaces: The Philippines [...] Read more