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...
The world feels more unstable than it has in decades. One day it’s a new trade war shaking up global markets. The next, a breakthrough in AI makes entire job categories uncertain. Add climate disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and economic volatility, and it’s no wonder people are feeling...
The Philippines touts a 5.6 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2024, the highest in the region. With the highest GDP growth rate and one of the two biggest national budgets in ASEAN (2021-2025), it has little to show—except the lowest GDP per capita in the region. Besides, our 1.9...
An internet search will easily yield a wide variety of answers about the learning process, but I want to share my own experience and approach to succeeding in it. It really starts with the goal, or what you want to learn or know. From there, you need to gather information about the subject. Once...
The Philippines reported a robust 5.6 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2024—the highest in the ASEAN region. From 2021 to 2023, the country also allocated the highest national budgets among ASEAN nations (surpassing even Singapore) and tied for second with Malaysia in 2025, just...
A former finance secretary has called on financial executives to utilize their expertise to ensure national resources are used to improve the lives of Filipinos, citing concerns over recent budget allocations. In a statement, Ramon R. del Rosario, Jr., PHINMA Corp. chairman and chief executive...
The Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines Research and Development Foundation (FINEX Foundation) has decided to join other shareholders of the Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corporation (PDSHC) in selling its stake to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). In a disclosure by the PSE,...
