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The 2023 Management Association of the Philippines Human Resources (HR) Summit discussed with great enthusiasm the high resilience of Filipinos when compared with other countries. While this is good news, the fact remains that having resilient individuals is not enough to build resilient organizations. Typical...

The bane of doing business in the Philippines is that all entities (juridical, such as corporations or partnerships, and individuals) are required to apply for, and comply with, government regulations and requirements with compliance evidenced by relevant permits and documents which allow them to go...

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has emerged as a dynamic region that presents enticing business opportunities. Asean member-countries boast of a rapidly growing consumer market and a flourishing entrepreneurial ecosystem. With its strategic location and diverse economies, the Asean region has created a...

There has been a flurry of bad press about the Philippines: the dismal state of our education system, the drop in our global competitiveness ranking, and more recently the decline in Metro Manila’s ranking in a global live-ability index. In addition, international reports, such as...

Editor’s note: In the first part of this article that appeared on July 10, 2023, MAP explained why country branding is critical for Philippine positioning in the global market. It also discussed how imperative it is to create a National Branding Council in order to...

Amb. DATO’ ABDUL MALIK MELVIN CASTELINO of Malaysia, Amb. CONSTANCE SEE SIN YUAN of Singapore, Amb. TULL TRAISORAT of Thailand, Trade Office Head PHUNG VAN THANH of Vietnam, and Economic Affairs Head and Minister MUDZAKIR of Indonesia joined a Panel Discussion to share the Top...

(This Management Association of the Philippines Statement has been submitted to the Office of the President.) The Philippines is a beautiful and diverse country that offers a wide range of attractions and opportunities for both domestic and international visitors. We have a rich history, a...

(First of two parts) The Philippines is a beautiful and diverse country that offers a wide range of attractions and opportunities for both domestic and international visitors. We have a rich history, a vibrant culture and a talented workforce, all of which can be leveraged...

We in the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) firmly believe that because of their huge human and economic costs, malnutrition and child stunting deserve to be among the country’s top national priorities, together with other urgent issues like poverty, climate change, and national security....