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At a time when the global economy is in flux—when supply chains are shifting and sustainability is a baseline, not a bonus—the Philippines stands at a pivotal crossroads. The question before us is not whether we can grow. We are already the fastest-growing economy in...

Shareholder Capitalism is today’s dominant economic system. It is a form of economic organization that is premised on the Neo-Classical assumption that the maximization of profit (or the enhancement of shareholder wealth, in the case of modern public corporations) is the primary and ultimate goal...

In many family businesses, succession is treated as a checklist: draft legal documents, name a successor, divide the shares. But beneath these formalities lies a far More fragile foundation—the relationships that hold the family together. Succession, at its core, is not just a business decision....

“Bayan. Bayani. Bayanihan.” (Country. Hero. Communal Unity.) These three words capture the heart of the Filipino identity — and they rang loud and clear at the Points of Light Global Gathering 2025, hosted by local affiliate Hands On Manila (HOM) in the very country where...

At the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), our reflections on Shared Prosperity sometimes drift to the public sector where there is so much potential for uplifting the lives of Filipinos. Among local government units (LGUs), we saw good governance models that produce Shared Prosperity....

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is an organization that cares about its members, promoting long-term healthy habits with emphasis on the importance of proactive measures for maintaining health. This was evident by the creation of the MAP Health and Wellness Committee in 2012,...

In KPMG’s 2025 Healthcare and Life Sciences Investment Outlook, we found that most leading hospital and health systems across different countries were in good positions in 2024 compared to 2023, thanks to reimbursement increases, lower interest rates, and more staffing stability. Larger institutions pursued acquisitions...

When the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Law was still a proposed bill, I attended a gathering of local business leaders with Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” F. Zubiri as guest speaker. His talk centered on the ARTA legislation that he authored and championed. To emphasize its...

Introduction   The global trade landscape in 2025 is poised for significant shifts, particularly as protectionist measures, national interests, and multi-lateral alliances converge. Tools, like game theory, offer a robust framework for assessing the strategies at play among nations. This article explores three inter-related aspects:...