NEWS & ARTICLES

In the rapidly evolving landscape of business and management, the allure of generative AI (GenAI) applications is undeniable. These tools promise unprecedented efficiency in generating reports, crafting emails, summarizing data, and even offering strategic insights. However, as with any technological advancement, their use demands a...

About a year ago, on February 26, 2024, a historic piece of legislation was signed into law: the Tatak Pinoy Act, or Republic Act No. 11981. This landmark act represents not just a policy shift but a bold assertion of the Philippines’ aspiration to become...

Congratulations to the World Bank for the Business-Ready Report which will be presented and shared globally on an annual basis.  I was reading the report and was amazed at the level of detail on the ten topics covered by it, particularly the factors in each...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...