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BusinessWorld B-Side

A podcast that revisits the stories that have been published in BusinessWorld, the most trusted source of Philippines business news.

  1. What does the US election outcome mean for the Philippines and Asia?

    5 DAYS AGO

    What does the US election outcome mean for the Philippines and Asia?

    The 2024 U.S. presidential election is capturing attention worldwide as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump face off in a closely contested race to the White House. With the U.S. wielding the world’s largest economy and military, this election’s outcome will undoubtedly have far-reaching global implications. But what’s at stake specifically for the Philippines and the broader Asia and Indo-Pacific region? In this B-Side episode, we spoke to Josue Raphael Cortez, a diplomacy instructor at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde’s School of Diplomacy and Governance. Interview by Edg Adrian Eva Editing by Jayson Mariñas

    24 min
  2. Amplifying brands: leveraging podcasts for business growth

    4 NOV

    Amplifying brands: leveraging podcasts for business growth

    How can podcasting help businesses in terms of brand management, community building, and thought leadership? In this episode, BusinessWorld speaks with Ron Baetiong, the founder and CEO of Podcast Network Asia, about the impact podcasting can have for businesses who get into this digital medium. Interview by Patricia Mirasol Audio editing by Jayson Mariñas

    10 min
  3. How to master content creation and algorithm changes

    4 OCT

    How to master content creation and algorithm changes

    With the rise of influencers online and constant change in trends, it is hard to always stay relevant in the viewers' eyes. In this B-Side episode, Patty of ‘Masarap Ba?’ reveals her secret to mastering algorithm changes and other techniques to succeed in content creation.

    12 min
  4. It’s been flooding in Metro Manila: Why does it keep happening?

    27 SEPT

    It’s been flooding in Metro Manila: Why does it keep happening?

    Flooding seems to have become a part of life for many of our fellow citizens in various areas of Metro Manila and nearby provinces. Despite the country having spent trillions on numerous flood management projects, Filipinos still suffer the seemingly endless flooding problem, as pointed out by several senators during a hearing after the devastation caused by Typhoon Carina. With this pressing issue, I will be speaking with Mr. Felino “Jun” A. Palafox, Jr., a renowned Filipino urban planner and architect. In this B-Side episode, Mr. Palafox explains the primary factors behind Metro Manila’s flooding problem and his recommendations to resolve it. Interview by Edg Adrian A. Eva Audio editing by Jayson John D. Mariñas

    24 min
  5. Technology’s healing potential: discussing the promise of medical innovations

    16 SEPT

    Technology’s healing potential: discussing the promise of medical innovations

    How is the Philippines solving its healthcare issues through innovation? How are healthcare workers being upskilled to keep up with these technological advancements? Are we putting too much premium on technology? In this B-Side episode, BusinessWorld discusses robotics, artificial intelligence, and electronic medical records with Dr. Gerardo D. Legaspi, the medical director of the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital. Interview by Patricia Mirasol Editing by Jayson Mariñas

    23 min
  6. Is La Niña already here in the PH?

    9 SEPT

    Is La Niña already here in the PH?

    A La Niña watch alert was issued by the state weather bureau in March, indicating that the phenomenon is likely to occur this year. Recently, there has been growing concern about whether La Niña has arrived in the Philippines due to the continuous heavy rains caused by several tropical cyclones, such as Enteng and Carina, along with the enhanced effects of the Southwest Monsoon. In this B-side episode, we spoke with Ana Liza Solis the assistant weather services chief and the chief of the climate monitoring and prediction section of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), as she discusses how the La Niña phenomenon occurs and its effects, and how to prepare for La Niña.

    11 min
  7. Life as a Filipino doctor to the barrio

    2 SEPT

    Life as a Filipino doctor to the barrio

    What is it like being a doctor to the barrio? What innovations are making the greatest impact in rural communities? What role does the local government play in all of this? In this B-Side episode, BusinessWorld talks about these topics with Francine Nicole M. Araneta, who works as a rural doctor under the Department of Health's Doctor to the Barrios program. Recorded remotely on August 22, 2024. Interview by Patricia Mirasol Audio editing by Jayson Mariñas

    21 min
  8. Finding the Sweet Spot: How Sugar Taxes Can Fight Obesity and Offset Inflation Impacts

    27 AUG

    Finding the Sweet Spot: How Sugar Taxes Can Fight Obesity and Offset Inflation Impacts

    Obesity is now a rising health problem in the Philippines, with a staggering 27 million Filipinos considered overweight or obese, according to a 2019 survey by the DOST-FNRI. To combat obesity, the government imposed an excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages under the TRAIN Law, which was signed in December 2017. Filomeno S. Sta. Ana III, a coordinator of Action for Economic Reforms and a columnist for BusinessWorld discusses the importance of protecting the value of the sugar-sweetened beverage tax amid sustained inflation.

    12 min
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A podcast that revisits the stories that have been published in BusinessWorld, the most trusted source of Philippines business news.

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  • Creator
    BusinessWorld
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    216
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © BusinessWorld
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    BusinessWorld B-Side

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