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If there is one incentive that did not originate from law, government or employers even — it is work from home (WFH or work from anywhere). It’s one of pandemic’s gifts: working mothers tend to their kids, even while on Zoom; guys taking meetings while...

While tax administration is crucial in improving tax collections, an efficient tax system requires a whole government approach. Equally important in addressing tax evasion and smuggling is eradicating graft and corruption in all government agencies and its instrumentalities. Studies show that corruption and governance has...

When fuel prices go up, why worry? Because it is a sign of worse times coming. For a motorist, lining up at a gas station before midnight when fuel prices are set to increase gives you a sense of “short-lived” control that you saved maybe...

“Always file and pay the correct taxes and ensure all reported information are accurate” is wisdom that bears repeating because non-compliance may have dire consequences. While some tax violations may be settled with a fine, serious ones may be considered criminal offenses which could lead...

One of the key thrusts of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) for 2022 is Human Development and Well Being.  The levers of Human Development and Well Being broadly encompass an ecosystem consisting of the workforce, the citizenry, the education sector and tri-sectoral leadership...

Pasig River is now “the most polluting river” in the world, replacing the Yangtze River according to new research published in Science Advances. Sadly, the Philippines is also the third-largest contributor of plastic waste in Asia, with approximately 0.75 million metric tons of plastic trash...

On the opposite end of Deloitte’s modeling, our researchers found that rapid decarbonization that would limit global average warming to 1.5°C by 2050 could yield economic gains of approximately $12.5 trillion in present value terms for Southeast Asia’s economy by 2070. This would be equivalent...

When COP26, the annual two-week conference of global leaders and stakeholders focused on addressing climate change, closed in Glasgow, Scotland in November last year, it was met with mixed reactions. Some believed meaningful progress was made to limit global warming, while others expressed concern that...

2nd of 2 Parts   Dream Philippines 2040 (DPH 2040)   The Dream Philippines 2040 Roadmap, as currently being drafted, will eventually include: 1) a National Governance Charter (or statements of National Vision, Mission, Values), 2) the Eight Strategic Perspectives for National Development, 3) the...