NEWS & ARTICLES

When I penned a column in 2013 expressing concerns about the Philippine government’s aggressive push to establish the country as a gambling hub, I feared the social consequences that could follow.* I feared the damage to families, the rise of prostitution, and the increase in...

In the critical area of food supply chain, the farmers and the traders are the acknowledged key players. One is the producer of farm products and the other is the distribution channel. The linkage between the two is more prevalent in basic commodities, such as...

(2nd of two parts) Corporate leadership entails business transparency, integrity, and accountability, which are manifested in SM’s publication of Integrated and Sustainability Reports, its conduct of forums and public briefings, and its accessible company website, among others. Transparency invites all forms of feedback, including scrutiny, which...

As the world geared up in July to watch the Paris Olympics, international stenographers participated in the equivalent event in another part of Europe. The Intersteno 2024, held July 14 to July 18 in Poland, was a significant platform for stenographers to showcase their skills,...

(First of two parts) As the world continues to confront many social, economic and environmental issues, this has increased shareholder expectations on long-term value and the impact corporates have on the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit. This sentiment has also underscored the...

There has not been an upheaval more profound and game-changing than the COVID-19 pandemic. It killed millions and forced governments all over the world to brutally shut down businesses and keep people in their homes. In April 2020, my colleagues and I used our “involuntary...

The 22nd anniversary of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) prompts reflection on its journey and its profound impact on the global business landscape. This reflection is especially crucial in light of the recent recognition of the Philippines as a leading destination for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). The...

When small and medium-sized businesses think of scaling up or expanding their businesses, it is undeniable that the challenges they encounter are quite different from large corporations. This was the topic of my recent talk during the celebration of the Cebu Business Month last May,...

“A sustainability leader is someone who inspires and supports action towards a better world.” — University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership Why do we need sustainability leadership now? As the Philippines races to become a rapidly growing economy in the Asia-Pacific region despite continuing...