NEWS & ARTICLES

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...

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...