NEWS & ARTICLES

How to manage finances and where to access capital, which are critical for sustainability, are questions often asked by business owners and leaders. In an earlier article featured in a MAP column, entitled “The Journey of MSMEs: Are we there yet?,” I cited limited financing and...

When we ponder the question of whether the Masagana 99 Program was a resounding success or an abject failure, it is customary to recall the face-off in Congress between Sen. Imee Marcos and former Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez. In that confrontation, the lady senator trumpeted...

Government documents often sparkle with noble ideas. For example, AmBisyon 2040, a government manifesto spearheaded by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), portrays a life for Filipinos in 2040 that is matatag (resilient), maginhawa (comfortable), and panatag (peaceful). The manifesto’s 2040 goal is “a prosperous middle-class society where no one...

Enhancing strategic public procurement has been one of the main initiatives of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in the Philippines. Following the enactment of Republic Act No. 12009, or New Government Procurement Act (NGPA), aimed at enhancing transparency, competition, efficiency, professionalism, accountability and...

With technology being at the forefront of all financial services being made available, which lending platform is really pro-poor, and inclusive? The days of “5-6” (a usurious lending scheme of yesteryears) seem to be numbered if technology makes borrowing money simpler and less cumbersome. These days,...

In a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment, leadership transcends traditional paradigms. It requires adaptability, foresight and a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities shaping our country’s socioeconomic landscape. As the Philippines navigates the crossroads of technological innovation, environmental sustainability, workforce transformation and geopolitical...

Mr. ALFREDO “Al” S. PANLILIO, Chair of Maya Bank and Director of PLDT/SMART, assumes the role of leading the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) for 2025 with his election as the 77th MAP President. With PLDT as a long-time supporter of the Philippines’ digital...

For companies seeking individuals to appoint as members of their Board of Directors, a common source is the pool of CEOs approaching retirement. Many professionals, including entrepreneurs, often assume that “there is no life after retirement.” In reality, vast opportunities exist to leverage one’s skills...

(Conclusion) While attending an LNP (Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon) coordinators retreat sometime in May 2010—I clearly remember the first day of our retreat—I got a call from a member of the selection committee of incoming President Benigno Aquino III (P-Noy), asking if I would be...