NEWS & ARTICLES

(Last of two parts) Like everyone else, we got hit by our biggest challenge ever in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic affected the restaurant industry the hardest. Yet amid this unexpected challenge, we found huge opportunities. We quickly pivoted from our largely dine-in focused business to...

(First of two parts) A jolly afternoon to you all! Let me begin by expressing how excited and grateful I am to be accepting this award from the Management Association of the Philippines, an organization I have always respected, which, for over 70 years, has...

Addressing the root causes of malnutrition and child stunting requires a holistic approach to break the cycle. Beyond the provision of nutritious food, vitamins and nutrients, clean water and hygiene are foundational elements to eventually eradicating the problem. Access to clean drinking water, sanitation and...

Republic Act No. 11954 constitutes the Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) as the government-owned and -controlled corporation (GOCC) tasked with the management of the Maharlika Investment Fund. The capitalization is more outlined, with a capital stock of P500 billion to be divided into P375 billion common...

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) contribute significantly to the economy. According to the World Bank, small and medium enterprises contribute up to 40 percent of gross domestic product in emerging economies and contribute about 50 percent of employment around the world. In the Philippines,...

Companies are easily drawn into conversations about sustainability—actions to provide access to economic opportunities, quality education, health care and social services, among others. Yet, why do most of us don’t address income and wealth in societies? Why is there so little effort in creating social...

At the beginning of the year, our business was gearing up to accommodate increased postpandemic economic activity. A few months later, the global economy made us slam on the breaks. With this kind of environment, what is a young or budding CEO to do? What...

Board directors and executive management are focusing more time on cybersecurity threats and how to mitigate such risks. Cybersecurity governance is a trending topic, given that there are almost daily headlines on cybersecurity breaches, fines being levied related to unauthorized customer data leakage, financial losses...

The Philippines continuously faces threats from both internal and external sources that can potentially affect our national defense and pose adverse impact on national development. A holistic approach is needed for defense and security beyond managing traditional military threats. The priority plans and programs to...