Universalis Perspectives: Youth vote and politics – bridging expectations and realities
As early as April this year, several clamors from supporters were reported as they convince various political personalities to vouch for presidency.
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...
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
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.
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.
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?
Covid-19’s impact on M&A and private equity in Southeast Asia
Deal flow has decreased substantially in the region since the pandemic outbreak primarily due to sellers being unwilling to bring assets to the market and buyers being concerned about the outlook. A lack of available financing amid more lending and investment scrutiny by banks and investors hinders around a quarter of deals currently in process.
Coronavirus: Asia not yet ready to work from home
MANILA, Philippines — Many companies in Asia are slowly sending their employees back to the office as the world reopens. But with the coronavirus infections soaring past seven million and growing, working remotely will continue to be a facet in the region.
Alcohol, tobacco and vapes, virus infection and WHO disinformation
In the ongoing Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in the Philippines, there are many prohibitions and closures — office or shop work, many businesses, and public transportation have been shut, strolling around and long travel are prohibited, etc.
