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I became part of MAP twenty years ago – and will shortly be officially a lifetime member in a few months. I joined at a time when internet space is expanding exponentially, and as a young leader that is more enamored with the nerd side...

This article builds on a “MAP Insights” piece published on January 13, 2026, on Allyship in Inclusive Workplaces, extending the discussion from leadership intent to governance and outcomes in the Philippine context.   Much has been said about the importance of allyship in building inclusive...

For decades, women have carried the responsibility of advancing equality, fighting for recognition, representation, and respect in workplaces and boardrooms. And while progress has been made, invisible barriers remain: the glass ceiling, unconscious bias, and outdated stereotypes. These are challenges women alone cannot dismantle nor...

Three decades—that’s how long it has taken me to build AHEAD Education Group into the most awarded supplementary education organization in the Philippines.   But it’s time to close that chapter. The fast-paced world where technology constantly evolves has shown me a truth that I’ve...

(Speech of the author at the AFP 90th Founding Anniversary on November 24, 2025.)   It is an honor to stand here today, celebrating nine decades of courage, service, and sacrifice. But it is also a moment to confront a reality: that the battlefield has...

As someone who has worn the uniform of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for decades, I have come to understand that loyalty is not just a word we recite in our oaths — it is a discipline, a way of life, and the...

Women entrepreneurs have been flourishing in the Philippines. They continue to be innovative, resourceful, and able to break barriers. However, numerous challenges still stand in the way: digitalization, access to funds and markets, and multiple other hindrances. Data from the Philippine Commision on Women (PCW)...

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) actively supports technology, promotes digital transformation and views technology as a critical driver of economic growth and national competitiveness, as evident in its programs and themes.   So it was not surprising that a new technology, like video...

(Acceptance Speech of the author as the “MAP Management Person of the Year 2025” Awardee on November 24, 2025.)   SM was once condemned for cutting down trees in Baguio City. Today, I want to tell you why that was the right decision, and what...