The Philippines is currently ranked as the country most at risk from natural climate threats, according to the World Economic Forum’s 2024-2025 Global Perception Survey. This ranking is based on three critical indicators: exposure to climate-related hazards, population susceptibility, and a lack...
“Democracy fails not when people vote wrongly, but when they vote without understanding.” In recent weeks, major business groups, including the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX), have been issuing statements calling for greater transparency and public accountability in...
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...
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...
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 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...
Have you ever gotten a “business proposal” promising to double your money, or a text saying you’ve won a prize but need to deposit a small sum first? Sadly, scams are so common, reminding us that financial literacy is essential. Education has always been called the great equalizer. It...
Since 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) has begun to transform the Philippine economy—not as a futuristic concept, but as a current and measurable force. Generative AI tools are already reshaping the business landscape, from finance and marketing to logistics and customer service. Local...
The world is sprinting toward the next industrial revolution. Artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and digital economies are redefining global competitiveness. Nations are racing to scale innovation and secure their place in this new order. And yet, here at home, two of the most basic pillars...
Capital market stakeholders are seeking to tap the vast and growing mass affluent segment of young tech-savvy Filipino investors, as it presents a huge opportunity for wealth creation in the country. To enable this segment to help enlarge the country’s economic pie, a video library project was...
