NEWS & ARTICLES

Our country has more seawater than land. It is time we focus more on the sea as a means to sustain our lives through aquaculture, on top of agriculture.   Look at the difference of Philippine territories expressed in terms of kilometers covered by seawater...

The beautiful country of Canada is battling an ugly menace that is potentially more lethal than COVID-19.  I am referring to the freshly imposed 25% tariff on Canadian exports to the US. According to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, some $3.6 Billion in goods and...

I remember the Y2K phenomenon when right before the year became 2000, everyone was waiting for the start of the millennium because people said computers could blow up, files may forever be lost and anything we had saved in our laptops would disappear into thin...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of business and management, the allure of generative AI (GenAI) applications is undeniable. These tools promise unprecedented efficiency in generating reports, crafting emails, summarizing data, and even offering strategic insights. However, as with any technological advancement, their use demands a...

Henry, the managing director of a facade maintenance company based in Manila, was having a great day – until he walked into his client’s office. Instead of collecting a promised ₱3 million check, he was met with a casual apology. “You’ll have it next week,”...

About a year ago, on February 26, 2024, a historic piece of legislation was signed into law: the Tatak Pinoy Act, or Republic Act No. 11981. This landmark act represents not just a policy shift but a bold assertion of the Philippines’ aspiration to become...

It will be Women’s Month again and I cannot help but look back at our journey while promoting the brand and its ethos: great women. The meaning was a mouthful to say: Gender Responsive Economic Actions for the Transformation of Women. And that spelled an...

Congratulations to the World Bank for the Business-Ready Report which will be presented and shared globally on an annual basis.  I was reading the report and was amazed at the level of detail on the ten topics covered by it, particularly the factors in each...

Not many people refer to it as part of South Asia because India to many is a mystery. Many women directors, CEOs and entrepreneurs have put India in the back burner because they do not have the contacts, have never been to the sub-continent or...