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(Conclusion) There are four industry clusters in which the Philippines has already developed some of the requisite competencies. Within the industrial, manufacturing and transport cluster, we are eager to attract investments in aerospace, automotive, semiconductors and electronics. For example, our country is home to Collins...

On behalf of the Board of Governors and the more than 1,100 members of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), I express our sincerest condolences to Gretchen and the entire family of Ambassador Albert F. del Rosario, whom we will greatly miss. We thank...

(First of two parts) The Philippines is on a remarkable journey toward recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The GDP growth rate soared to 7.6 percent in 2022, up from 5.7 percent in 2021. However, as we enter 2023, we see a slower growth rate amid...

If you’re into running or marathons, you most likely have experienced extreme exhaustion at some point during a run and the need to catch your breath. You close your eyes for a few seconds, take a deep breath, and then suddenly you find the strength...

As a former diplomat turned entrepreneur, I have played various roles in representing and championing the Philippines. Yet, throughout this journey, I have consistently acted as a salesman for my country. I have witnessed how solid country branding can propel a nation to global prominence,...

We in the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) recently launched our campaign against malnutrition and child stunting as part of our mission to create a positive impact in nation-building. Our initiatives in getting our message out there about the urgency of addressing this problem...

When we hear the world “malnourished”, the images that come to mind are emaciated children from poor communities waiting for their next Nutribun or porridge. This malnutrition problem has caused a steep rise in stunted growth of our children over the last decades. Children do...

There is a recent surge of proposed legislations related to the ease of paying taxes. One such proposed legislation is Senate Bill No. 1346, or the Ease of Paying Taxes Bill, which is presently pending with the Committee on Ways and Means. Among the salient...

In its March 7, 2023 article, McKinsey reported that while the Philippines has yet to reach pre-pandemic growth rates, big opportunities exist across sectors. As the world emerges from the pandemic, business leaders must shape innovation and growth by anticipating future disruptions. It cited five...