Universalis Perspectives

Wednesday, 26 May 2021

Universalis Perspectives: Regulating for whom?

As the pandemic required people to reduce their external errands, most economic activities are forced to shift their transactions via online modes. The sudden transfer of businesses to the virtual world presented various opportunities to online shopping platforms ranging from mobile applications such as Shoppee and Lazada and up to...

Friday, 23 April 2021

Universalis Perspectives: CSR projects and pandemic relief: Why are they necessary?

On 30 January 2020, the House of Representatives collated a number of bills into a single version called House Bill (HB) No. 6137 or the “Corporate Social Responsibility Act” that proposes to provide incentives to businesses that will develop and

Friday, 19 March 2021

Universalis Perspectives: New media, business and vaccine hesitancy in the Philippines

With the arrival of vaccine candidates coming from the United States, Europe and China authorized for emergency use, a spark of hope has finally emerged in a world continuously battling against the pandemic for almost a year.

Wednesday, 24 February 2021

Universalis Perspectives: Of elections and economic opportunities

As vaccines are expected to arrive in the Philippines within the first two quarters of 2021, clamors of who shall run for presidency in 2022 have started to gain traction as Filipinos await who will file presidential candidacy this coming October.

Monday, 11 January 2021

Universalis Perspectives: Should we gamble with what’s available?

During the start of the pandemic in the first quarter of 2020, experts and policymakers clamored on how to deal with the health crisis which impacted the global economy. Should we just wait until a vaccine is ready for roll-out?