About Lala Rimando
I’m a business journalist focused on explaining wealth
What I learned from “BBC Dad” about the two Koreas
Of course, the "BBC Dad" got my attention. Here are my notes from the Ateneo lecture Dr. Robert Kelly gave on North and South Korea.
Um, Yasay as next foreign secretary?
I have an uneasy feeling about Yasay's appointment as our chief diplomat. It seems none of his past experiences, including those I've interviewed him on as a business journalist, equipped him to handle foreign policy, especially with issues as sensitive as the sea dispute with China.
5 things I learned in Day 3 of probe into world’s largest bank heist
Solaire has defied the popular claim that casinos are the "blackhole" in anti-money laundering efforts. Junket agents play major role in cleaning or washing illegal funds via casinos. Chinese businessman Kim Wong seems to be the common thread among the different groups involved in the heist.
What you need to know about the CALAx project drama
Round One's winning bid was P11.66 billion. Round Two's is P27.3 billion. The difference is stark: P15.6 billion. Yet, the company that triggered a rebid, San Miguel, lost.
Goodbye….
Two were lost last weekend: Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao's bout with Floyd Mayweather, and Evangeline Escobillo's life. "Tita Vangie," as I have called her after we have moved on from our source and reporter roles to being friends, was always full of life that it is hard to imagine she is no longer alive. I consider her one of my most memorable mentors, the kind who have contributed to the shaping of my career as a business journalist.
Money or integrity? The Cavite-Laguna road project case study
The controversial CALAx road project is a damn-if-you-do-damn-if-you-don't issue. It's a toss up, really, between money and integrity. The president chose money.
Interesting insights on China’s rich
The number of rich Chinese is expected to increase to 1.2 million, and the super rich to 73,000. About 50% own and/or manage their own business. Majority live in Beijing.
Sochi and why hosting the Olympics is not worth it
'Hosting the Olympic Games is taking on one of the most financially risky mega projects that many cities and nations have learned to their peril.'
Stop counting Facebook ‘likes,’ learn from Coca-Cola’s ‘nickname bottle’
Coca-Cola has broken the secret code! The winning social media formula is the Narcissus strategy: Validate. Encourage. Reflect people’s specialness.
Sinking ferries: The difference between Philippines and Korea
Differences in the two separate ferry incidents happening 6 years apart and causing the senseless drowning of passengers include these: an effort to apologise, punishing the accountable ones, moving on
Questions and an answer on San Miguel’s LRT-1 move
The biggest business group in the Philippines snubbed the bidding for the biggest infrastructure project of the government. Why is this raising eyebrows?
‘Dark site’ and Malaysia Airlines crisis
Public relations industry members and crisis managers are one in lauding the legacy carrier for its by-the-book moves, opting to tune out the criticisms, which are chanted in mainstream and new media day in and day out.
Is it Mar Roxas’ fault there are no CCTV cameras at NAIA-3?
No, but a year and a half ago, he set himself up to be blamed when a crime happened this December 2013.
Here’s why NAIA-3 has no CCTV security cameras
Five days before Christmas, four people were killed by drive-by shooters at NAIA Terminal 3. Why were there no CCTVs to document the crime?
Garnish or levy? Wading thru jargons in Pacquiao tax issue
'Garnish' doesn't just involve food. Make sense of a big news story involving major personalities in global boxing and local governance — and lots of jargon
Timelapse: Sun sets on Makati, Global Fort
Enjoy this feast for the eyes – the changing colors and moods I was blessed to enjoy everyday
Lonely at the top
Having lunch buddies is not a deal breaker, but it does help to have not just a warm body but a friend at the top
Before Thursday
I'm supposed to give my doctor an answer: yes or no.
She’s leaving, too
It is never easy to physically lose anyone. I'm guilty of instinctively giving in to making these milestones in their lives about me.
Airport moments
I let out a big sigh to calm a bit of heartache when I was writing a straight news about Singapore's new terminal facilities.
