Generative AI is changing not just what we do, but how we think. Students are using tools like ChatGPT and Google’s AI to draft essays, solve complex math problems, and learn new concepts. A recent article in TIME highlighted that many young people are learning to think with AI, not just...
Financial literacy is a must-have tool, especially for younger folks navigating today’s complex economy. In the Philippines, where more and more people are getting credit cards, knowing how to manage credit and use it wisely is more important than ever. My own kids, Carl and Nia, really showed me...
Local newspapers have reported an ongoing investigation into a ₱1.4 billion investment in Alternergy Holdings Corp.’s perpetual preferred shares, valued at ₱14.5 per share, under a private placement deal with Alternergy. This deal, reportedly not cleared with the Government Service Insurance...
Imagine touring a farm from the comfort of your home. That 's precisely what Dr. Rolando “Olan” Maningas, head of the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) Calabarzon Center, showcased in his “Steering Digital Transformation Through AGRi 360” presentation. We virtually visited Ed...
Conclusion Missed opportunities Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) President Victor Lim stated that the government must focus on stringent reforms to attract foreign direct investments (FDIs). In a report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and...
The country’s leading group of financial executives threw its support behind the highly contentious Konektadong Pinoy bill, citing its potential to drive new investments that could expand internet access to those left unserved by telco companies. In a statement on Monday, June 30, the Financial...
Ever wonder why there are so many generations in the workplace today? Decades ago, there were only three defined generations: Top Executive, Manager, and Staff. Most promotions were based on seniority. But nowadays, a staff member doesn 't have to be a junior or young employee; they can be in...
In today’s digital age, reliable internet access is as essential as electricity and clean water. From remote work and online education to digital banking and telehealth, a stable WiFi connection is no longer a convenience—it’s a lifeline. So what happens when that lifeline is cut? I’ve been...
Psalm 24:1 states, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” Last May, WomenBiz Director Alpha Allanigui invited me to speak to the Super Moms group on money and finance, a topic I 'd like to share here. Money deeply affects our emotions. We feel happy when we have it and worried...
We don 't often hear about tech stories that start right here at home and end up shaping the future beyond our borders. But that 's exactly what 's happening with the recent partnership between Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), Philippine-based Hungry Workhorse, and...
The Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) has joined the growing call of the business sector urging lawmakers to proceed with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte to uphold the rule of law. In a statement on Friday, June 13, FINEX said it views the impeachment...
Before the Israel-Hamas conflict broke out in 2023, this writer was blessed to join a Holy Land pilgrimage in Israel. One of the highlights of the visit was the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, one of the holiest places in Christendom, believed to encompass both Golgotha, the site of...
