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Transforming the Government, One Agency at a Time
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January 27, 2025
In the last quarter of 2024, the Philippine Daily Inquirer featured an excellent three-part article written by its columnist Michael Lim Ubac, which described the agonizing but courageous attempt by the Philippine National Police to transform itself under their Patrol Plan 2030 into “a highly...
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Management Excellence for a Progressive Philippines
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January 20, 2025
As in the past, the Management Association of the Philippines’ (MAP) activities this year will be guided by a theme. For 2025, we will once again build on MAP’s legacy, its strengths, while forging forward to a relevant and progressive future. For MAP’s 75th Year,...
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Building the Future Workforce: The Case for Structured Internships
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January 13, 2025
The need to bridge the gap between academic learning and the practical demands of the workplace has never been more urgent. As the Philippines aspires to be a competitive player in the global economy, the role of structured internship programs in shaping our future workforce...
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Transformed Workforce in a Transformed Workplace: Impact on Hospitality Marketing
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January 6, 2025
The tourism and hospitality sector experienced seismic shifts during and postpandemic, and this changed the way the industry works, manages resources and engages with customers and markets. These changes, accelerated by technology, societal shifts and a global pandemic, influence and reshape the expectations of visitors...
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A Closer Look at the Masagana 99 Program
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December 30, 2024
When we ponder the question of whether the Masagana 99 Program was a resounding success or an abject failure, it is customary to recall the face-off in Congress between Sen. Imee Marcos and former Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez. In that confrontation, the lady senator trumpeted...
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Reforming the Philippine Procurement System
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December 23, 2024
Enhancing strategic public procurement has been one of the main initiatives of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in the Philippines. Following the enactment of Republic Act No. 12009, or New Government Procurement Act (NGPA), aimed at enhancing transparency, competition, efficiency, professionalism, accountability and...
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Leadership in the Age of Transformation: Navigating the Philippine Socioeconomic Terrain
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December 16, 2024
In a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment, leadership transcends traditional paradigms. It requires adaptability, foresight and a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities shaping our country’s socioeconomic landscape. As the Philippines navigates the crossroads of technological innovation, environmental sustainability, workforce transformation and geopolitical...
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My Life in Public Service – 2
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December 9, 2024
(Conclusion) While attending an LNP (Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon) coordinators retreat sometime in May 2010—I clearly remember the first day of our retreat—I got a call from a member of the selection committee of incoming President Benigno Aquino III (P-Noy), asking if I would be...
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My Life in Public Service
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December 3, 2024
(First of two parts) I am deeply humbled and greatly honored by this recognition for my work, both in the public and private sectors, by the most prestigious business and management organization in the country. Thank you very much, MAP. Allow me to briefly share...
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