Scientists from the University of the Philippines-Marine Science Institute (UP-MSI) have mapped submarine volcanoes, previously unmapped faults, internal wave generation zones, and an area with strong potential for renewable energy development following a deep-sea expedition across the Sulu Sea,...
Dan Buettner, founder of Blue Zones research, identified five places in the world where people live the healthiest and longest lives. His work shows that while diet and exercise matter, a vital factor is social connection—strong relationships with family, friends, and community. When former SEC...
I’ve sat in enough boardrooms, classrooms, and breakout rooms to notice a pattern: the moment the word “coaching” comes up, people tense up. Leaders assume it requires certifications, thick manuals, and expert-only jargon that sounds impressive but feels detached from real work. Employees...
The cost of electric power in the Philippines remains among the highest in Asia. This is driven by a combination of high imported fuel costs, ongoing grid work-in-progress, significant system losses (five percent in Singapore versus 10 percent in the Philippines), and an oligopolistic market...
Owning an asset on paper is not quite the same as having physical possession of it. At one point, currency was primarily in the form of coins where the value was straightforward, derived from the gold or silver content itself. As recently as a century ago, most coins were minted from precious...
Once the crown jewel of the Philippines’ blue economy, our marine sector is now gasping for air. A policy report by the US-based Oceana titled “Net Loss: How Governance Gaps are Sinking Philippine Fisheries” paints a grim picture of a resource in freefall—a systemic collapse that should...
On Jan. 9, 2026, I stood before my son, Carl, and his bride, Toni, not merely as a father, but as a witness to the evolving landscape of the Filipino family. Carl—a man of melodies and sketches—was embarking on a journey far removed from the cold, linear precision of my math worksheets. I...
I once believed being a “nice” manager was the highest ideal. It felt right. It felt humane. People liked you more, and your team felt cared for. But over the past decade of working with Filipino teams, mentoring leaders, and coaching supervisors, a different reality has become obvious:...
The World Economic Forum has popularized a phrase that captures our current moment: the “Intelligent Age.” This era is transforming everything, everywhere, all at once—driven by rapid advances in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and blockchain, and shaped by seismic geo-economic...
The reason some people do not care much about sustainability is rooted in misconception. For instance, many believe it is only for large corporations that must comply with regulatory reporting. In reality, sustainability is about our very lives; it significantly affects not only us but our children...
Many leaders in the Philippines grapple with a perennial dilemma: Should work be competitive or collaborative? The instinct to drive performance through competition is understandable—in business, the best, fastest, and most productive usually win. However, when competition becomes the dominant...
How should we view 2026? Is the glass half full or half empty? Data suggests that while 2026 will not be a year of dramatic growth, it will be a period of repositioning, recalibration, and resilience. Last week, the PNB Policy Committee, chaired by Atty. Ebot Tan, had the opportunity to listen to...
