We all need a Plan B—an alternative course of action for when our first choice isn’t available, viable, or possible. While a Plan B is often needed or at least preferred, there are many situations where one doesn’t exist. The first time I realized I needed a backup plan was when I was...
Incoming legislators of the 20th Congress filed their priority bills as soon as their terms started last June 30. Many of these proposed laws pertain to the economy, encompassing the three major sectors of agriculture, industry, and services. Those that involve revenues and taxation must originate...
What makes companies not only perform but endure—and even inspire? Increasingly, the answer lies in something often invisible yet profoundly powerful: corporate culture. Corporate culture refers to the shared values, norms, beliefs, and behaviors that shape how people within an organization...
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...
Why is the Philippines a forever rising tiger? It’s a question that keeps coming up, again and again, in business forums, political debates, and even casual conversations. We always seem to be at the edge of something big, full of potential, full of promise. And yet, somehow, we never quite get...
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...
VANCOUVER, Canada – The Philippine Independence Day celebration in the Pacific Northwest province of British Columbia is muted this year because of the Lapu-Lapu Festival tragedy here last April. Metro Vancouver has the second-largest Filipino community in Canada next to Greater Toronto, and...
Being debt-free is truly liberating. You 're no longer burdened by repaying principal and interest. Credit card debt is a common trap people fall into. You spend money you don 't have on hand, and using your credit card seems like an easy out. In reality, though, this can send you into a...
