Workplace Harassment
IN recent months, my articles have concentrated on exploring business operations, business theories and models, and pressing industry issues. This is the first time that I will zero-in...
When economic opportunity meets cultural degradation
I THINK it is high time that this article will be focusing on the concept of “globalization” after the announcement of the Commission on...
When doing good is just for show
CORPORATE Social Responsibility (CSR) has already evolved from just a fringe concept to an ultimate component of a business strategy. In the perspective of...
Growth and values in the Modern Marketplace
DECISION MAKING in business is neither a walk in the park nor an easy choice between black and white. Business leaders and decision makers...
Are Malls Really Losing Their Allure?
THE Philippines is known for having a mall-centric culture not just giving urban leisure for Filipinos for decades but also providing an avenue for...
Good Governance in the Context of Businesses
IN my last column, I talked about CMCI or Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index highlighting the pillars being considered for a city or municipality to be dubbed as competitive --economic dynamism, resiliency,...
CMCI basics
WHENEVER I hear any municipality or city, my tendency is to know about their competitiveness level, say for example, I am interested to know the classification of the cities and municipalities (first...
Ukay tells a tale
Ukay-ukay business in the Philippines has been surprisingly resilient over the past decades, thanks to the ever-adapting fashion tastes of the locals. I have...
The Economics of Buffet Restos
Buffet or “Eat All You Can” restaurants have been gaining a popularity boost in the Philippine food service industry. Much more when Samgyupsal (samgeopsal)...
Filipino Consumer Behaviors’ shift towards Health and Wellness
While I was conceptualizing my next article, I initially struggled to find a compelling angle. However, as I am currently teaching a Consumer Behavior...
