NEWS & ARTICLES

The urgent need to end stunting and involuntary hunger is finally getting the long-awaited national attention with the projects and initiatives from the public and the private sectors. Successive political administrations have tried to reduce the severity of malnutrition and child stunting in the Philippines,...

(Conclusion) The serious problem of the current global war for talent rages on. As the Philippines searches for solutions to the K-12 problems that will address its long-term economic production versus productivity concerns, the country needs to answer the brain drain challenges it faces. To...

(First of two parts) To solve the complex problems of the skills mismatch in the Philippine economy at this point of fast-changing technologies, which sector has to make a major first step? The problem: It is effortless to say everyone must take immediate short-term steps...

The World Economic Forum’s 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC23) brought together influential leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators from around the globe on June 27 to June 29.Also known as the “Summer Davos Forum,” AMNC23 was held in Tianjin, People’s Republic of China, with...

Understanding our national identity isn’t always a straightforward journey. It’s like navigating a map with countless winding paths, each leading to different facets of what it means to be Filipino. A survey conducted this past June by the EON Group and Tangere set out to...

The 2023 Management Association of the Philippines Human Resources (HR) Summit discussed with great enthusiasm the high resilience of Filipinos when compared with other countries. While this is good news, the fact remains that having resilient individuals is not enough to build resilient organizations. Typical...

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has emerged as a dynamic region that presents enticing business opportunities. Asean member-countries boast of a rapidly growing consumer market and a flourishing entrepreneurial ecosystem. With its strategic location and diverse economies, the Asean region has created a...

Editor’s note: In the first part of this article that appeared on July 10, 2023, MAP explained why country branding is critical for Philippine positioning in the global market. It also discussed how imperative it is to create a National Branding Council in order to...

(First of two parts) The Philippines is a beautiful and diverse country that offers a wide range of attractions and opportunities for both domestic and international visitors. We have a rich history, a vibrant culture and a talented workforce, all of which can be leveraged...