Raul Castro’s Legacy 2.0

Caricature of the Castro brothers, Fidel and Raul, by Carlos Vilchez Navamuel (http://www.carlosvilcheznavamuel.com/)

It is always difficult to grow up in the shadow a more illustrious sibling, especially one who demanded singular attention and adoration. That is what Raul Modesto Castro Ruz had to deal with all his life. One can only imagine how much it affected his psyche and ego in his formative years. In the eyes of many, Fidel will always be better than his younger brother Raul. Read More ...

Ties that Bind: Philippines and Mexico renew historic trade links

Philippines and Mexico commemorates the 450th anniversary of the arrival of the Legazpi Expedition to the Philippine Islands this 2015.

For foreigners doing business in another country, their foremost concern is cultural adjustment. This, however, is not a problem when it comes to the Philippines for Mexican investors. The country that prides itself as Asia’s friendliest is culturally and temperamentally more attuned to the Hispanic culture because of its Spanish colonial heritage. Mexicans immediately feel at ease among Filipinos because of similarities in disposition and demeanor. Read More ...