NEWS & ARTICLES

As the Philippines accelerates its digital transformation journey, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and robust cybersecurity measures has become paramount. These technologies present unprecedented opportunities to drive economic growth, improve services, and make everyday life better for Filipinos. However, they also bring new challenges...

Economic development in the Philippines has long been concentrated in Metro Manila (MM). The cities in MM benefit more from advanced infrastructure, larger markets, and proximity to decision-makers, all of which attract business investments. But as the country works toward more balanced and inclusive growth,...

Innovation is not just about creating new products or services; it is about making a meaningful difference in the world. At R.G. Manabat & Co. (KPMG in the Philippines) is committed to nurturing the growth of technology entrepreneurs who are driving change, improving lives, and...

The Philippines just had an election last May 12 and with Filipinos so used to political maneuverings and entertainment-colored lens with which the candidates were viewed, the results came as a major surprise. Many candidates that emerged as winners came from the periphery – those...

“How to Build Value Through Values” I first heard about conscious business from my conversations with key officers of Axialent (www.axialent.com), a company founded in 2002 by Fred Kofman. In his book “Conscious Business, How to Build Value Through Values,” the author explains that a...

The Philippine Innovation Hub, known as iHub-MEC, marks a significant milestone in the country’s push to become a regional leader in innovation and entrepreneurship. Spearheaded by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the National Development Company (NDC) with the office of Cong. Stella...

On April 23, 2025, the Environment Committee of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), held its fourth Webinar on the Manila Bay Rehabilitation Program. Featured speaker Jacob F. Meimban, Jr., Executive Director of...

For the past two decades, the Philippine economy has rested on two key pillars of foreign exchange earnings, helping to sustain its reserve position and stabilize the peso. These twin pillars—overseas Filipino worker (OFW) remittances and business process outsourcing (BPO) revenues—have provided crucial inflows that...

Historically celebrated for its remarkable beauty and biodiversity, the Philippines’ archipelagic geography has emerged as a critical economic challenge. Today, logistics costs consume an alarming 27.5% of the country’s GDP—the highest among ASEAN nations—significantly hindering economic growth, inflating consumer prices, and weakening global competitiveness. In...