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And while we have a sophisticated banking sector, with a world-class BSP, most of our MSMEs have no access to bank finance, let alone to medium and long-term funding. Some of our cooperatives are labelled as “millionaires” and even as “billionaires”, but their assets are...

Three decades—that’s how long it has taken me to build AHEAD Education Group into the most awarded supplementary education organization in the Philippines.   But it’s time to close that chapter. The fast-paced world where technology constantly evolves has shown me a truth that I’ve...

[Lifted from the speech delivered by the author as speaker at the recent Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) General Membership Meeting in Iloilo City]   Introduction   We feel much gloom and hopelessness, as many of us focus on the politics as played out...

(Speech of the author at the AFP 90th Founding Anniversary on November 24, 2025.)   It is an honor to stand here today, celebrating nine decades of courage, service, and sacrifice. But it is also a moment to confront a reality: that the battlefield has...

The Crisis We Find Ourselves In   The Philippines is experiencing a systemic national crisis. The very leaders entrusted by the people to protect the common good stand accused of abusing that trust so blatantly that public outrage is now widespread. Confidence in national leadership—beginning...

As someone who has worn the uniform of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for decades, I have come to understand that loyalty is not just a word we recite in our oaths — it is a discipline, a way of life, and the...

On December 30, the nation again honors the martyrdom of Dr. José Rizal. Each year, we observe his sacrifice with ceremonies and speeches. However, the most meaningful tribute to Rizal is neither ritual nor oration. It is reflection—followed by resolve.   Rizal Beyond Ritual  ...

Women entrepreneurs have been flourishing in the Philippines. They continue to be innovative, resourceful, and able to break barriers. However, numerous challenges still stand in the way: digitalization, access to funds and markets, and multiple other hindrances. Data from the Philippine Commision on Women (PCW)...

Our commitment to social inclusion began in 2004, when a 15-year-old boy on the autism spectrum got lost in one of our malls.   The noise, crowds and unfamiliar setting overwhelmed him, causing anxiety and an outburst.   One security personnel mistook this for unruly...