Dr. Bernardo Villegas
Why the Philippine nation failed Part 2
December 03, 2024 9:36 am
The case of China in relation to the hypothesis of Nobel laureates Acemoglu and Robinson (together with Simon) is still open to debate. Is the current slow down of the Chinese economy already evidence that economic growth in countries with extractive institutions unsustainable?
Pope Francis’ advice to political leaders: Part 3
November 18, 2024 11:25 pm
At the 2024 Asian CEO Awards held on October 8, the esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award in the Public Sector was presented to current Finance Secretary Ralph Recto. As Chairman of the Board of Judges, I had the honor of handing him the award.
Pope Francis’ advice to political leaders: Part 2
November 11, 2024 10:21 pm
Another relevant social principle of the Church concerning current issues faced by Philippine political leaders at the national, regional, and local levels is the universal destination of goods.
Pope Francis’ advice to political leaders Part 1
November 05, 2024 12:19 am
Now that the time for filing is over for all those seeking to be elected to public office in May 2025, I would like to share with all the aspirants some words of advice from Pope Francis.
Agriculture: The Philippines’ weakest link
October 21, 2024 8:48 pm
The Philippines is touted by international organizations such as the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank, not to mention private think tanks and banks, as one of the fastest-growing economies in the Indo-Pacific region, together with India and Vietnam.