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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...

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to expand its reach and importance in our day-to-day living, the conversations around its use almost always carry strong emotional undertones – unease, anxiety, fear, cautious acceptance, sense of wonder, and “no big deal’. In boardrooms, workplaces and classrooms, the...

The stigma of cancer in the workplace in the Philippines is a significant issue, impacting cancer patients and survivors in various ways. Despite increasing awareness and legal protections, challenges persist. This is why the leading business organization in the country, the Management Association of the...

Directors of publicly-listed companies (PLCs) and private corporations usually attend board meetings face to face now and must, of course, observe boardroom etiquette. These board room manners are learned from basic etiquette in school augmented by classes held in esteemed institutions, like the Institute of...