The Business Manual

02/06/2026

In an age where faceless algorithms and a discount culture are the order of the day, Sarabia Optical’s longevity stems from its deliberate adherence to personalized service.

Sarabia Optical has served Filipino customers for over a century. Learn how personalized service, family values, and smart digitalization built its lasting legacy.

01/06/2026

The renegotiated Philippines-Japan tax treaty aims to eliminate double taxation and boost bilateral investment.

The Philippines and Japan signed a renegotiated tax treaty during Marcos's state visit to eliminate double taxation and strengthen trade and investment ties.

01/06/2026

Filipino entrepreneurs, athletes, and advocates earn spots on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026.

Thirteen Filipino entrepreneurs, athletes, and advocates were named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list, spanning retail, consumer tech, and social impact.

31/05/2026

A 2025 study offers insights into how the fresh agri-supply chains of developing countries can be optimized.

An AIM co-authored study explores how operational and collaborative capabilities help fresh agricultural supply chains optimize performance under uncertainty.

31/05/2026

The 3 Horizons framework gives business owners a tool for balancing stability, efficiency, and growth at the same time.

The 3 Horizons Framework helps business owners decide when to stabilize, optimize, or grow — and how to run all three in parallel.

30/05/2026

Protecting your brand name means fixing internal quality and service issues before disappointed customers take their complaints online.

Operational vulnerabilities can trigger a viral public relations crisis. Here’s why true reputation management requires systemic internal alignment.

30/05/2026

“It doesn’t matter where you are, how you live, art can exist there and that’s the power of art.”

For Trickie Lopa, co-founder of Art Fair Philippines and Art in the Park and editor-in-chief of Vogue Philippines, success was never a straight climb.

In this new episode of The Business Manual’s The Executive POV, Lopa also shares her perspective on culture, leadership, and the grit and perseverance behind every woman breaking barriers.

“The way to the top is not just a rocket ship going straight up. It’s like a road up a mountain. It goes sideways before you find yourself on top.”

Watch Trickie Lopa’s Executive POV on our YouTube channel.

30/05/2026

The Filipino startup founders who last are the ones who prepare before the storm arrives.

Filipino startup founders can build resilient businesses by mastering capital discipline before challenges arrive.

29/05/2026

Managing a company’s finances requires cash flow control and a focus on return-on-investment rather than blind cost-cutting.

L'Oréal Philippines CFO Pankaj Thakkar shares insights on maintaining financial discipline, managing cash flow, and spending wisely for long-term growth.

29/05/2026

Google unveiled Gemini Omni, an AI model that can generate and edit videos using text, images, audio, and existing footage through conversational prompts.

Unlike earlier text-to-video tools, Gemini Omni is built to maintain scene consistency, understand context across formats, and refine outputs through continuous interaction.

Click the article link in the comments section to learn more about Gemini Omni.