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From its inception in the 1950s, the battle cry of the Philippine Educational Publishers Association (PEPA) is to come up with Filipino-authored textbooks responsive to the varying requirements of students:  be it from the private schools which comprise 5% or from the public schools which...

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to expand its reach and importance in our day-to-day living, the conversations around its use almost always carry strong emotional undertones – unease, anxiety, fear, cautious acceptance, sense of wonder, and “no big deal’. In boardrooms, workplaces and classrooms, the...

The issue of corruption has become one of the hottest topics these days, following President Ferdinand E. Marcos Jr.’s recent State of the Nation Address wherein he highlighted the pernicious practice as the root cause of our country’s ills.   The stench generated by the...

Introduction   The Philippines is at a crossroads. While the country continues its pursuit of economic growth, familiar challenges persist—poverty, inequality, environmental degradation, and growing distrust in institutions. If we were to build a future where every Filipino thrives, we must go beyond surface-level reforms...

In the Philippines, corruption does not operate in the margins—it is often intertwined with routine governance. It can surface in various areas, including public procurement, infrastructure projects, regulatory approvals, tax collection, law enforcement, election campaigns, and public service delivery. Its presence distorts incentives, erodes government...

In his fourth State of the Nation Address, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the role of digital transformation in shaping the country’s future—calling for wider internet access, improved government digital services, and stronger science and technology initiatives. But if we are to assess the true...

Shareholder Capitalism is today’s dominant economic system. It is a form of economic organization that is premised on the Neo-Classical assumption that the maximization of profit (or the enhancement of shareholder wealth, in the case of modern public corporations) is the primary and ultimate goal...

“Bayan. Bayani. Bayanihan.” (Country. Hero. Communal Unity.) These three words capture the heart of the Filipino identity — and they rang loud and clear at the Points of Light Global Gathering 2025, hosted by local affiliate Hands On Manila (HOM) in the very country where...

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is an organization that cares about its members, promoting long-term healthy habits with emphasis on the importance of proactive measures for maintaining health. This was evident by the creation of the MAP Health and Wellness Committee in 2012,...