NEWS & ARTICLES

The 22nd anniversary of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) prompts reflection on its journey and its profound impact on the global business landscape. This reflection is especially crucial in light of the recent recognition of the Philippines as a leading destination for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). The...

When small and medium-sized businesses think of scaling up or expanding their businesses, it is undeniable that the challenges they encounter are quite different from large corporations. This was the topic of my recent talk during the celebration of the Cebu Business Month last May,...

“A sustainability leader is someone who inspires and supports action towards a better world.” — University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership Why do we need sustainability leadership now? As the Philippines races to become a rapidly growing economy in the Asia-Pacific region despite continuing...

Building human capital—the acquisition of health, knowledge, skills and experience throughout a person’s life—is crucial for the present and future workforce to reach their full potential as productive members of society. This requires an urgent call for sustained multi-sectoral human capital investments as the Philippines...

A 2023 study by the credit information company TransUnion reported that 8.3% of all digital transactions by consumers in the Philippines were possibly fraudulent. The Philippines also exceeded the global averages for suspected digital fraud rate in different sectors, especially in retail. And it’s not just...

(Conclusion) The challenge of artificial intelligence (AI) ethics is particularly pressing given the country’s history of social media manipulation during elections. The infamous Cambridge Analytica scandal, where AI was used to manipulate voter behavior through targeted misinformation, serves as a cautionary tale. As future elections...

A non-economist, like myself, always wants to see out-of-the-box solutions. Why is our solution so traditional that “economies of scale” is the answer to every agriculture issue? Let us look at various suggestions that are out-of-the-box: ON RICE AND VEGETABLES Did you know that if we...

(First of two parts) I remember scrolling through TikTok one lazy Sunday afternoon when I stumbled upon a video of Dr. Willie Ong, the beloved health guru, enthusiastically endorsing a male enhancement supplement. My first thought was, “Has he lost his mind?” As if that...

Aside from the economic climate or the various fiscal and non-fiscal incentives that the country offers, another reason to invest in the Philippines is its ongoing policy reforms. These policy reforms signify the government’s willingness to work with investors and address their concerns. But it...