NEWS & ARTICLES

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...

To pursue future-ready Filipinos in the complex 21st century, the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) must return to its raison d’être of promoting management excellence for a progressive Philippines, especially on its 75th Anniversary.   Miseducation crisis   What better way to address, in...

Conferences can sometimes feel like familiar rituals: greetings exchanged, insights shared, and then the world carries on as before. But the 23rd Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) International CEO Conference, held on September 9, 2025 at Shangri-La The Fort, was different. It was not...

Our neighbor Singapore recently celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of its independence, nicknamed “SG60.” When Prime Minister Lawrence Wong addressed the nation at the “SG60 and Beyond” dialogue and the 2025 National Day Rally, many listened closely to his vision for Singapore’s future. His message was...