NEWS & ARTICLES

On March 20, 2025, at 10 o’clock in the morning, I was donned the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Reserved Military Force assigned to the Judge Advocate General Service (JAGS). This is a defining moment in my journey, not just in terms of personal...

For decades now, three (3) major challenges have been plaguing our nation: Corruption, Electoral Frauds, and Political Dynasties. The first two are serious crimes under governance, while the third is the one responsible, if not accountable, for these problems – our governors, the political dynasties....

The beautiful country of Canada is battling an ugly menace that is potentially more lethal than COVID-19.  I am referring to the freshly imposed 25% tariff on Canadian exports to the US. According to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, some $3.6 Billion in goods and...

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...