NEWS & ARTICLES

In today’s Knowledge Age, Human Capital, of which knowledge is the major component, has become the most important economic resource, supplanting the traditional factors of production land, labor and (physical) capital.   Knowledge has certain unique properties that distinguish it from physical and financial resources,...

Rebuilding from the Roots   This advocacy is to implant the culture of honesty and integrity in the hearts and minds of the populace to eradicate the embedded culture of corruption in our beloved country.   Our beloved country is facing one of the most...

In 2024, the ASEAN Secretariat estimated the population of 10 ASEAN member-states at 676.6 million. ASEAN is the third most populous region in the world, after China and India. With this large population, ASEAN has made their well-being a priority, echoed in the ASEAN Community...

The existing world order has been with us for so long that we have grown indifferent, even callous and unappreciative of its beauty and effectiveness. That apathy began to change when America elected Donald J. Trump as President.   During his first term in office,...

The Philippines is one of the most attractive markets for solar energy, blessed with abundant sunlight year-round to make solar installations highly productive. For business owners, this natural advantage – combined with improved solar technology and supportive government policies – has created an unprecedented opportunity...

When people think of Switzerland, visions of precision watches and delectable chocolates come to mind. Mention Italy, and food, fashion, and art follow. Say “Philippines,” and warmth, diaspora resilience, and natural beauty emerge.   These impressions reflect organic nation branding. The question is whether a...

A brief history of post World War industrial policy in the Philippines   Industrial Policy (IP) in the Philippines started at the end of the World War 2 with a regime of regulated free trade with the U.S., our primary trading partner at that time....

When billions of pesos—or dollars—are at stake, powerful criminal networks don’t just disappear. They adapt, scheme, and fight back. Every bold anti-corruption initiative, no matter how noble, becomes a battlefield against those who thrive in the shadows.   Corruption isn’t static—it’s an organism with survival...

The life of a farmer is never easy. In the Philippines, where agriculture contributes 7.5% to GDP, farmers remain one of the most under-appreciated and marginalized groups. The struggle is even more difficult for women in agriculture as they are some of the hardest workers...