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ESG SUSTAINABILITY: Societal and Global Perspectives
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June 13, 2022
The strategic quest for corporate sustainability   The increasing volatility and unpredictability of the global economy arising from Black Swan events, such as the COVID pandemic and the Ukraine war, is prompting corporate managers the world over to initiate measures to enhance their chances of...
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Tolerating Graft and Corrupt Practices
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June 7, 2022
Under Section 168 of the Revised Corporation Code (RCC), a director, trustee, or officer shall be punished with a fine ranging from P500,000 to P1.0 Million, who knowingly:   (a)        Fails to sanction, report, or file the appropriate action with the proper agencies; or (b)       ...
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MSME Recovery: A View from the Unheard
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June 6, 2022
Now that COVID-19 is nearly behind us, it is time to talk about recovery.  How do we enable MSMEs to recover?  At the height of discussions and subsequent legislative work on stimulus plans, a lot of tribute was paid to MSMEs as the engine of...
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THE WINS OF PANDEMIC CHANGE: Managing the Transitions
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May 31, 2022
After a bruising two-year pandemic, the world is eager to start living again albeit in a changed environment. We are in the midst of transition from epidemic to endemic, in the lengthy process of crossing over to a more stable recovery path and regaining the...
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THE WINS OF PANDEMIC CHANGE: Managing the Transitions
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May 30, 2022
After a bruising two-year pandemic, the world is eager to start living again albeit in a changed environment. We are in the midst of transition from epidemic to endemic, in the lengthy process of crossing over to a more stable recovery path and regaining the...
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When Does a Corporation Conduct its Business through Fraud?
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May 24, 2022
We posit that the offense sought to be punished under Section 165, i.e., “conducting its business through fraud,” does not provide a definition or the requisites by which to determine whether a crime has been committed. For example, it is not clear whether Section 165...
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How to Thrive and Prosper in the Talent Economy
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May 23, 2022
(On April 22, 2022 from 9 am to 11 am, the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), under the leadership of President Fred Pascual and the Human and Management Development Committee (HMDC) Overall Chair Atty. Rico de Guzman organized a Webinar on “How to Thrive...
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Obtaining Corporate Registration through Fraud
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May 17, 2022
Section 164 of the Revised Corporation Code (RCC) provides that “those responsible for the formation of a corporation through fraud, or who assisted directly or indirectly therein,” shall be penalized with a fine ranging from P200,000 to P2.0 Million; But that,      when injurious or detrimental...
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Finding direction in democracy despite election uncertainties
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May 16, 2022
Campaign season in the Philippines is always fraught with discussions, debates, and disagreements not just between candidates but also among voters. Yet somehow, the lead-up to the 2022 national elections felt much more volatile than usual.   Though we tried to keep a level head...
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