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In our grandparents’ time, a pair of gentlemen said that we are smart, in complete control of ourselves, and always act solely in our interest. With these traits, we seek what is most useful and valuable, which we usually measure with a price.   Those...

It is important to know about Free Trade Agreements, such as the AFTA which covers the ASEAN region. Before we even go to the RCEP, ASEAN Plus and other aggrupations, it makes sense to know first about ASEAN.   Who are the member states? You...

Despite the country’s fertile lands and waters and huge exclusive economic zones, the Philippines is behind its neighbors in farm productivity, crop diversification, and agri- and sea-based export production.  Our farmers and fisher folk comprise two-thirds of the poor in the country.  Such is the...

The proliferation of celebrity endorser announcements, holiday-themed digital ads, and promos welcoming September should tell you that big businesses are milking the ‘Ber months for what it’s worth. The ‘Ber months is not only the longest holiday season in the Philippines; it’s also the longest...

As the world gradually returns to normal and businesses continue to recover from the pandemic, we find ourselves in a world of in-betweens – a place with both risks and opportunities as businesses figure out which legacy systems and pre-pandemic procedures they can merge with...

The global industry has faced significant setbacks because of the ongoing pandemic but the most important thing here is that our speakers and guests for the September 13, 2022 MAP International CEO Conference on “THE WINS OF CHANGE: Thriving in a World of In-Betweens” have...

Circular No. 067 –2022 Subject: Elected MAP Governors for 2023-2024 Dear Fellow MAP Member: We, in the MAP Nomination and Election Committee (NOMELEC), are pleased to inform you that the following five (5) members (in alphabetical order) have been elected MAP Governors for 2023-2024 who...

The MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (MAP) announced recently the selection of Mr. ISIDRO A. CONSUNJI, Chair and President of DMCI Holdings, Inc., as the recipient of the “MAP Management Man of the Year 2022” award.   The “MAP Management Man of the Year” is an award that the MAP...

(Second of two parts)   The Education Commission 2 (EDCOM 2) must connect our primary school learning crisis to more fundamental questions of the Philippines as a Lifelong Learning (LLL) nation.  Formal and informal learning in communities and corporations must be integrally pursued.   Long-term...