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Study Highlights: The Power of Innovation

Prior to the pandemic, the Philippines was experiencing unprecedented economic expansion. We were growing at the rate of 6% year on year for eight straight years. And then COVID-19 hit us in 2020. At that time, we were plunged to a 9.6% contraction, one...

The Private Sector: Pushing the boundaries of healthcare, new partnerships, and innovation

Not so long ago, the COVID-19 pandemic showed us all the challenges in our healthcare system; its vulnerabilities and gaps. In spite of these limitations, we, in the private sector, through our industry partners—in close collaboration with the government—successfully navigated these vulnerabilities and gaps,...

Innovation triumphs over adversity

PHAP response to unprecedented challenges chronicled in The Power of Innovation Report Launched by the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines, “The Power of Innovation” Report is a landmark document that offers an insightful perspective on lessons learned and ways to move forward...

The Innovation Imperative

Since the declaration of the public health emergency, we at PHAP have worked side by side with the government and medical frontliners to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on the lives and health of Filipinos. As a science-driven industry, we are in a unique...

Alex Chan Lim: Bridging two worlds in the Year of the Wood Dragon

Photos by Bernard Testa Though he spent a majority of his corporate life working untiringly in various industries, ranging from mining and finance to garments and logistics, Alex Chan Lim never wavered in his passion to pursue excellence in the fine art of Chinese...

Women workers push for immediate implementation of ILO Convention 190 to end violence in the workplace

Women workers from various labor groups called for the “immediate implementation of Convention 190 of the International Labor Organization (ILO) to end violence in workplaces across the country.” ILO Convention No. 190 (C190) is the first international treaty to recognize the right of everyone...

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Pete Lacaba & Marra Lanot: On marriage and the muse

This Valentine’s month, we present to our readers a time capsule; a love story first put into words by noted journalist Pablo A. Tariman...

Q & A with Bulacan Governor Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado

  PG: As governor, what is your vision for the province of Bulacan? G: We envision Bulacan as a premier province with a vibrant economy, safe...

Edgardo B. Maranan, poet, storyteller by Alma Anonas-Carpio

He won the most number of Palanca Awards—35—and was elevated to the awards’ Hall of Fame in 2000. Some 15 of his 35 Palanca...

How not to let COVID-19 steal Christmas

(A historical view of the new coronavirus pandemic) The year 2020 will go down in history for most people as the year of broken dreams....