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In 2025, the ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï (MAP), through its Trade, Investments and Tourism Committee, undertook the task of gathering inputs from its various sectoral and industry committees to recommend policy priorities to the government. This goal is to maximize the opportunities presented by...

As the conflict enters Day 38 (April 6, 2026), what initially appeared to be a short-term disruption has evolved into a prolonged crisis reshaping global trade, energy flows, and supply chain stability. Escalating tensions in the Middle East—particularly around the Strait of Hormuz—are no longer...

Summary   Resilience gives organizations a competitive edge. Boards must monitor, anticipate, and respond quickly. Stress testing, once the preserve of banks, is now essential for all large organizations. To turn this urgency into action, Boards can take immediate steps: (1) Request a stress testing...

The crisis in the Middle East may ultimately prove more difficult for business than COVID-19.   During the pandemic, there was at least a clear response. Stay home. Get vaccinated. Shift work and commerce online. Governments, businesses, and households may have struggled, but there was...

In brief:   SGV & Co. advances women leaders through a strong meritocratic culture, resulting in a leadership bench where women have actively helped shape the Firm’s direction. The Firm’s efforts highlight that inclusiveness is vital for a thriving future, demonstrated through impactful initiatives empowering...

The $6.8 Billion (B) slice of our IT-BPM industry built on writing code for the world faces an existential question — and the clock is not waiting for us to answer it.   Thirty percent. That is how much of Microsoft’s code is now written...

Digital transformation is no longer about automating isolated processes or migrating systems to the cloud. Today, it is fundamentally a cyber-enabled, AI-driven transformation of how organizations operate, decide, and govern risk. As artificial intelligence (AI) converges with digital platforms—ERP, cloud, data lakes, and customer channels—cybersecurity...

The Digital Battlefield   In today’s hyper-connected world, the same networks that empower our lives are also being weaponized by criminals. Fraudsters, smugglers, and syndicates exploit encrypted platforms and digital anonymity to commit crimes with alarming sophistication. The Philippines—now among the most digitally engaged nations...

A major Middle East crisis intensifies just as the La Niña ends, paving the way for the hottest months in the Philippines.   Separately, both conditions severely choke energy supply. The ongoing military escalation among the United States, Israel, and Iran has triggered a significant...