Any organization—be it a business, non-government organization (NGO), charitable or religious institution, government agency, or the government itself—can fall victim to an inside job where the very people entrusted to look after its best interests victimize it. While fraud by insiders isn’t...
D&L Industries Inc. has been recognized by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) for the sixth consecutive year for its exemplary corporate governance practices based on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS). The firm said in a disclosure to...
In every organization, a persistent, inconvenient truth lurks: we sometimes simply don’t like our co-workers. The reasons range from clashing personalities and work styles to offhand remarks that sting. In the complex reality of the workplace, personal chemistry is not always a luxury we can...
At the 33rd National Developers Convention, Dr. Marife Ballesteros, vice president of the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), discussed the impact of demographic changes on the housing sector in the Philippines and provided policy recommendations. In her presentation, Dr....
Amid the earthquakes, floods, and corruption scandals, it was a relief to visit the 73rd edition of MANILA FAME at the World Trade Center. This event—the vital link between local artisans and international markets—offered some good news to tell. Its theme, “Objects of Nature,” showcased the...
Sometimes I ask myself if it’s even possible to change the mind of someone who’s become a true believer. You know the kind—people who defend their favorite politician as if their life depended on it, or who treat every word from their pastor as if it came straight from heaven. In the...
We cannot deny that Generative AI (GenAI) tools—such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, and others—are already here in our educational landscape. Since their introduction (at the end of 2022, if I am not mistaken), they have caused significant concerns at all levels of education, primarily because they...
CEBU CITY – A top medical school here has once again produced topnotchers. Two graduates from the Cebu Institute of Medicine (CIM) are among the Top 10 passers in the October 2025 Physicians Licensure Examination (PLE), according to the results released by the Professional Regulation Commission...
We can draw encouragement and caution from nations that have used technology as a governance lever. When implemented smartly, it can shift the balance of power enough to curb corruption. But success always depends on more than code—it rests on people, politics, and institutions. Take Estonia, for...
With so much mudslinging, criticism, and hate proliferating online, one naturally wonders: what does it take for a message to constitute cyber libel? These hate messages often stem from information circulating on social media, some of which proves valid and legitimate, while a significant portion...
State-run think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) has urged the Philippine government to implement several key measures to ensure the success and sustainability of the circular economy (CE) transition. “The state’s desire to promote economic transformation and sustainable...
At 76 and 30 years at the helm of the diversified engineering conglomerate DMCI Holdings Inc., Chairman and President Isidro A. Consunji is starting to plan for his retirement, which will be filled with sunshine, as he shifts focus to expanding family-owned plantations covering thousands of...
