IT is funny to hear people—usually wealthy celebrities—talk about leaving the country if this or that person is elected to office. It doesn’t matter if it is the Philippines or the US. But they never leave, and the reason is simple: money.
Money beats politics always, and these profoundly “dedicated to a cause” individuals know that their “cause” is not where their wealth comes from.

IT is funny to hear people—usually wealthy celebrities—talk about leaving the country if this or that person is elected to office. It doesn’t matter if it is the Philippines or the US. But they never leave, and the reason is simple: money. Money beats politics always, and these profoundly “dedicated to a cause” individuals know that their “cause” is not where their wealth comes from.

Wednesdays with John Mangun: Moving up the economic ladder

The BusinessMirror provides readers with a broader look at the nation’s business in these challenging times. It covers not just economies or industries or companies or markets, but all the people and elements whose dynamics influence developments, movements and trends.

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Wednesdays with John Mangun: Moving up the economic ladder

Wednesdays with John Mangun: Moving up the economic ladder