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An LGU Good Governance Model for Shared Prosperity
2025
July 15, 2025
At the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), our reflections on Shared Prosperity sometimes drift to the public sector where there is so much potential for uplifting the lives of Filipinos. Among local government units (LGUs), we saw good governance models that produce Shared Prosperity....
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Better Choices, Health Rejoices
2025
July 14, 2025
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,...
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2025 Healthcare and Life Sciences Investment Outlook
2025
July 8, 2025
In KPMG’s 2025 Healthcare and Life Sciences Investment Outlook, we found that most leading hospital and health systems across different countries were in good positions in 2024 compared to 2023, thanks to reimbursement increases, lower interest rates, and more staffing stability. Larger institutions pursued acquisitions...
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ARTA: Our last best hope against bureaucratic inefficiency and corruption
2025
July 7, 2025
When the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Law was still a proposed bill, I attended a gathering of local business leaders with Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” F. Zubiri as guest speaker. His talk centered on the ARTA legislation that he authored and championed. To emphasize its...
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Understanding the Evolving Trade Dynamics and Financial Implications
2025
July 1, 2025
Introduction   The global trade landscape in 2025 is poised for significant shifts, particularly as protectionist measures, national interests, and multi-lateral alliances converge. Tools, like game theory, offer a robust framework for assessing the strategies at play among nations. This article explores three inter-related aspects:...
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Seeing opportunities beyond global economic uncertainties
2025
June 24, 2025
At the open forum of the recent Annual Stockholders’ Meeting of SM Investments Corporation held last April 30 at the Conrad Hotel in SM MOA, I was asked what I believed to be question of the day, if not the question of the year: “What...
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Metro Manila needs Institutional Reform—Not Just Infrastructure
2025
June 23, 2025
Every day, Metro Manila (MM) reminds us of its structural vulnerabilities—not just through traffic congestion, urban flooding, and service fragmentation, but through the quiet inefficiencies that have become normal. These are not merely symptoms of poor project execution or under-investment in infrastructure. They reflect something...
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Navigating the Digital Revolution: Trust and Innovation in the Philippines
2025
June 17, 2025
As the Philippines accelerates its digital transformation journey, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and robust cybersecurity measures has become paramount. These technologies present unprecedented opportunities to drive economic growth, improve services, and make everyday life better for Filipinos. However, they also bring new challenges...
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Why All Business Leaders Must Now Be Tech Leaders
2025
June 16, 2025
As we commemorate National ICT Month, it is timely to reflect not just on the rapid advances in technology, but also on the pressing call for every business in the Philippines to place technology at the core of its strategy. Gone are the days when...
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