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Manila Times BusinessAug 3, 2026

The career ladder reimagined

FOR decades, career progression followed a conventional storyline: start at the lowest rung, build tenure, climb the ladder one promotion at a time and — eventually — earn the title. Gen Z and millennial professionals, however, no longer follow this script and have since redefined work advancement. In the Philippines, the labor market helps give this a rationale. The younger Gen Z workforce is experiencing a drop in employment due to the surge of new labor force entrants. Beyond this

Manila Times BusinessAug 3, 2026

Colliers: Pax Silica could boost PH property sector

THE United States-led Pax Silica initiative could open a new growth channel for the Philippines’ industrial property sector, but its payoff hinges on how the government tackles infrastructure, environmental and geopolitical hurdles, real estate consultancy Colliers Philippines said. Pax Silica, which groups 24 countries including the Philippines, aims to secure global supply chains for critical minerals, semiconductors and AI infrastructure while cutting economic reliance on China. It plan

Manila Times BusinessAug 3, 2026

Written notice of the seller: Is it indispensable?

Dear PAO, I bought a portion of a parcel of land from someone who owned one-third (1/3) of it by virtue of an intestate succession from her deceased parents. Upon buying it, the entire property was surveyed and subdivided under a duly approved subdivision plan. Thereafter, the portion I purchased was segregated, and a Transfer Certificate of Title was issued in my name. Subsequently, I filed a verified complaint for recovery of possession with damages against the brother of the seller who curren

Manila Times BusinessAug 3, 2026

DND reports progress in AFP modernization projects

SEVERAL modernization projects of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have advanced and are in various stages of procurement, the Department of National Defense (DND) said. It cited programs covering land-based firepower, naval weapons, air defense, aviation support and military infrastructure. The DND's Procurement Monitoring Report for the first semester of 2026 showed that a number of high-value projects have reached milestones ranging from the issuance of notices of award to ongoing bi

Manila Times BusinessAug 3, 2026

Group backs US bill vs China’s ‘gray zone’

A PROPOSED bipartisan United States Senate measure that aims to counter China's maritime gray-zone activities and could bolster international efforts to address the coercive tactics that the Philippines says it routinely encounters in the West Philippine Sea gained the support of an independent maritime transparency organization. The SeaLight Foundation, which monitors China's activities in the South China Sea, said it is prepared to support the proposed Countering Gray Zone Aggression by the Pe

Manila Times BusinessAug 3, 2026

Mitsui to test nanotechnology for coconuts

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) on Sunday said that its attached agency, the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), has signed a partnership with Japanese firm Mitsui to test nanotechnology in coconut farming. The two parties signed an agreement on July 27 after eight months of negotiations. The deal entails the PCA and Mitsui to conduct two years of field trials to determine whether the technology can raise coconut yields and improve tree health under Philippine conditions. “This partners

Manila Times BusinessAug 3, 2026

Suspect in Bulacan teacher’s slay surrenders

CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga — The prompt and relentless investigation conducted by the Sta. Maria Municipal Police Station resulted in a significant development in the fatal shooting of a former barangay secretary and teacher, as the individual implicated in the case voluntarily surrendered to authorities on Saturday. Authorities said the suspect voluntarily surrendered at the Sta. Maria Municipal Police Station after learning that he had allegedly been identified by the vi