Reynaldo C. Lugtu, Jr.

National ignorance

The dilemma of whether voters will be influenced by "national ignorance" or educated judgment persists as the Philippines' national elections in May 2025 get near. Historically, the latter has frequently won out, with politicians taking advantage of cognitive weaknesses.

How to change human behavior

Newly appointed Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has suspended the full cashless payment system on expressways, a move that followed the Toll Regulatory Board's (TRB) mandate that all vehicles must be equipped with Radio-Frequency Identification (RFIDs) for cashless payment by March 15, under penalty of fines.

Using AI is strategic planning

Strategic planning is more critical than ever as organizations gear up to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the coming year. This period, typically dedicated to annual goal-setting and resource allocation, provides businesses with an opportunity to reflect on past performance and chart a path forward.

Automation’s double-edged impact on efficiency

We tried the eGov app for the first time when my wife and I arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport to fly to Singapore. We snapped the QR code, registered our passport information, and received our travel registration within a minute. "Wow," we said, "from the usual handwritten travel registration to a fully online one—this is amazing!"

Critical thinking in the use of AI

The Philippines is one of the top five countries in the world for ChatGPT usage according to a recent report of Similarweb, showing just how much Filipinos are turning to this AI tool in their daily lives.