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The Agrarian Reform Law is one of the most controversial and divisive laws ever enacted in the Philippines. It required the martial law powers of President Ferdinand Marcos, Sr. and the popularity of President Corazon Aquino to have it passed and expanded. From the time...

When my father founded Phinma over six decades ago, his vision extended far beyond building a successful enterprise. In the aftermath of war, he saw business as a powerful force for rebuilding our nation. Today, as our country grapples with persistent inequality and poverty, this...

Why do we fuss over board diversity, especially when it comes to women’s representation? Because we believe a diverse board makes for a more profitable company. And what is a company doing business for anyway? Is not profit the first thing on anyone’s agenda at...

The struggles faced by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to bid and participate in government procurement opportunities are quite different from large enterprises, and the struggle is even more apparent for women micro, small and medium enterprises (WMSMEs). Recent studies show the potential of...

With the 2024 US elections concluded and Donald Trump reclaiming the presidency, the outcome serves as a compelling case study in the complex dynamics of trust. Despite a historic campaign led by Vice President Kamala Harris—with countless A-list endorsements, extensive media exposure and relentless grassroots...

Transformative digitalization has been the buzz words in business operations these past years. With all the expert knowledge and successful cases, why do some businesses still seem to hit brick walls? By now, most companies should already have successful digitalized business processes and focus on...

Three reasons why your digital transformation is moving slower than Edsa traffic and how to fix it with behavioral science For many CEOs in top Southeast Asian organizations, digital transformation can feel as sluggish as navigating Edsa’s infamous traffic. Despite investing in top-tier technologies, progress...

Editor’s note: This was lifted from the acceptance speech delivered by the author as the 2024 Arangkada Lifetime Achievement Awardee of the Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines (JFCs) at the Arangkada Forum on Oct. 24. With profound gratitude and humility, I stand before you...

Likas-kaya is the Filipino translation of “sustainability,” defined as a realization that our ability to prosper now and in the future requires increased attention to economic and social progress and to conserving Earth’s life support systems. (Pamela Matson, Pursuing Sustainability: A Guide to the Science and Practice,...