NEWS & ARTICLES

Open almost any annual report across the Philippines and Southeast Asia, and one will inevitably find “integrity” listed among corporate values. It is universal, reassuring, and rarely questioned. Yet this raises a critical issue for boards in our region. Do we truly practice integrity, or...

Since the Philippines gained independence in 1946 and Filipinos finally took control of the nation’s path to prosperity, it has always been our cherished dream to join the ranks of affluent nations.   From that time on, each succeeding generation has been gauged or measured...

Most strategic planning starts with assumptions – what triggers demand, how markets will behave, how much capital will cost, the pace with which technology will evolve, how the government will move. What if our biggest strategic risk is not in missing the signals, but interpreting...

Most strategic planning starts with assumptions – what triggers demand, how markets will behave, how much capital will cost, the pace with which technology will evolve, how the government will move. What if our biggest strategic risk is not in missing the signals, but interpreting...

For decades, the country’s approach to crisis management has followed a familiar, predictable rhythm. A super typhoon strikes, a geopolitical flashpoint flares up, or a global health disruption halts supply chains. In response, emergency aid pours in, charitable corporate donations fill newsfeeds, and emergency personnel...

We often think history changes because remarkable people appear. Or because governments introduce new policies. Or because new technologies are invented.   Perhaps something quieter is taking place.   Perhaps societies change only when the old equilibrium can no longer sustain itself.   An equilibrium...

What is PAX Silica?   Pax Silica is a U.S.-led international coalition of investors launched in December 2025 for the purpose of establishing a global supply chain for semi-conductors, artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, rare earth elements, and other materials that are essential in the production...

2025 was a good year for Philippine private capital. Against the backdrop of softer venture markets across Southeast Asia, the country recorded another year of growth in 2025. Total private capital raised increased by 34%, supported by larger deal sizes and a broader mix of...

The rapid elevation of sustainability to the apex of corporate agendas has triggered an unprecedented expansion of the modern C-suite, making the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) one of the most visible leadership roles in contemporary enterprise. However, this visibility often masks a structural challenge: many...