Mon Ibrahim
Budget cuts and their ripple effect on the future of education
December 16, 2024 9:33 pm
The bicameral committee’s recent decision to slash education budgets, including those of DepEd and CHED, and the allocations for free college education, has sparked a loud outcry from all sectors. I seldom write about issues related to legislative budget decisions, but this time, I cannot help but join the chorus.
Customer experience matters a lot in public service
December 09, 2024 4:02 pm
I visit a physical government office at least twice yearly for various transactions. I have visited national government offices, metropolitan city governments, and local government units in provinces. Although most offices have automated some of their work processes, eliminated employee lunch breaks, and made waiting by transacting citizens more comfortable, nothing much has changed. It’s still the same bureaucratic environment we have become familiar with for the longest time.
The rise and dangers of social media cloning
December 02, 2024 4:31 pm
Many friends have recently contacted me to say they have discovered their social media accounts cloned and asked what they should do about it. Most have found the problem because they have been contacted by friends saying they were receiving friend requests from a new account.
Celebrating Philippine startups
November 25, 2024 4:01 pm
It is heartening to see that the Philippine startup ecosystem is alive, judging by the success of the 6th edition of the Philippine Startup Week (PHSW) held the other week. It was an excellent example of how government, academia, and the private sector should work together to get things moving. The startup community rose to show the world how vibrant our country’s ecosystem is today.
Imagining the workplace of tomorrow
November 18, 2024 4:01 pm
Today, we are beginning to see exponential workplace transformations brought about by technology. Twenty-five years from now, workplaces will be spaces of possibilities. They will be unrecognizable, shaped by a fusion of advanced technologies that will redefine how workers collaborate, create, and connect. Welcome to a world where work is not just a place to go but an experience that inspires and empowers.