Last week, the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) held a webinar on social media (socmed) and ethical issues. Tech law expert Atty. Edsel Tupaz headlined the seminar via Zoom titled “Ethics Chasing Technology” which was presented by the FINEX Ethics Committee. Tupaz is a...
“SKR passed away; please come at Bancom‘s celebration of SKR’s life,” the text of Nenette Zapanta Lee, Bancom’s former Corporate Affairs and Communications officer. So, who is SKR? Sixto K. Roxas, or SKR, was a brilliant economist, a trailblazer, and the founder of Bancom...
In recent months, Italian prosecutors have uncovered alarming practices within the luxury goods industry, specifically targeting Dior, a subsidiary of LVMH, and Giorgio Armani. Documents revealed that Dior paid subcontractors a mere $57 to produce handbags that retailed for approximately $2,780....
Last week, the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) joined seven other business organizations in calling for a total ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs). The joint statement supported the nationwide ban that Finance Secretary Ralph Recto and National Economic...
The mobile app landscape is rapidly evolving, presenting challenges and opportunities for companies seeking to acquire and retain users. As technology advances and user expectations rise, businesses must navigate a complex environment to succeed in the highly competitive app market. The “Shaping...
Sixty-five years ago, in 1957, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund Trustees, with the concurrence of the Philippine government, established the Ramon Magsaysay Award to honor the memory and example of integrity in public service of President Ramon Magsaysay. Often called the “Nobel Prize of Asia,” it...
Good governance is essential for development. It helps countries improve economic growth, build human capital, and strengthen social cohesion. The Worldwide Governance Indicator (WGI) features six aggregate governance indicators for over 200 countries and territories from 1996 to 2022. In the WGI,...
Many people nowadays hide likes on their social media accounts for business or otherwise. I was curious, so I checked. The reasons were valid enough to convince me to hide likes on my social media account, too. One major reason is that users often prioritize posting content that will garner more...
As we all age, some of us will be blessed with a longer life span, but to enjoy our golden years, we need four basic things, like the four legs on a table or chair, to provide stability. To make things easier to remember, just think of the 4Ms—Membership, Money, Mobility, and Memory. Having...
Food is the most essential requirement for human sustenance, especially regarding nutrition. We have to have enough to eat and eat the right food to fuel our bodies. Unfortunately, food is inaccessible for many Filipinos, and eating the right food is a luxury when they do not have enough food....
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, customer experience (CX) has emerged as a crucial differentiator for businesses aiming to stay competitive. The accelerating advancement of technology and the shift towards digital platforms have fundamentally transformed how businesses interact with their...
Times have changed indeed. After more than two years of the pandemic, business will never be the same. Customers have been used to utilizing digital channels to buy and use products; but at the same time, they look for physical interactions. Employees want to continue the hybrid model of working....
