NEWS & ARTICLES

With technology being at the forefront of all financial services being made available, which lending platform is really pro-poor, and inclusive? The days of “5-6” (a usurious lending scheme of yesteryears) seem to be numbered if technology makes borrowing money simpler and less cumbersome. These days,...

For companies seeking individuals to appoint as members of their Board of Directors, a common source is the pool of CEOs approaching retirement. Many professionals, including entrepreneurs, often assume that “there is no life after retirement.” In reality, vast opportunities exist to leverage one’s skills...

The Agrarian Reform Law is one of the most controversial and divisive laws ever enacted in the Philippines. It required the martial law powers of President Ferdinand Marcos, Sr. and the popularity of President Corazon Aquino to have it passed and expanded. From the time...

Why do we fuss over board diversity, especially when it comes to women’s representation? Because we believe a diverse board makes for a more profitable company. And what is a company doing business for anyway? Is not profit the first thing on anyone’s agenda at...

Transformative digitalization has been the buzz words in business operations these past years. With all the expert knowledge and successful cases, why do some businesses still seem to hit brick walls? By now, most companies should already have successful digitalized business processes and focus on...

Likas-kaya is the Filipino translation of “sustainability,” defined as a realization that our ability to prosper now and in the future requires increased attention to economic and social progress and to conserving Earth’s life support systems. (Pamela Matson, Pursuing Sustainability: A Guide to the Science and Practice,...

I met Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) back in July 2017 for the Delhi Dialogue 9 where I represented women in business, in particular, the ASEAN Women Entrepreneur Network (AWEN). I was accompanied by Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chair George...

The 29-page summary paper published by the Swedish Civil Contingency Agency (SCCA/MSB) late last year entitled “Building Resilience for the Future: Lessons from Ukraine” is an eyeopener to many of us who are concerned and fearful about the future of our country. The aggressive and...

I remember my father asking me to check the whole family in for our flight to New York — I was only 18 years old.  He gave me the passports and tickets and told me to handle them. I survived. We often think we must always take...