Reposting an article by Lauro Vives from the "MAP Insights" Column in Business world (May 25 2010). Lauro tells us his recommendations for the government to support Information and Communications Technology, which he says, is "not only fundamental to growth and sustainability of the Philippine economy ...it it is also a basic human need."
A commencement speech made by BGN member Alvin Gendrano to the graduating batch of Engineering and Computer Science students of the Far Eastern University (FEU).
In this speech, Alvin gives the graduating batch some advise on how to make a difference as they embark on a new journey in building their careers.
Really good article for C-level executives who stress about whether they are the best they can be or how they can be better leaders. Great share by Ana Sandejas-Wolber from McKinsey
I'm reposting an article from the Philippine Star written by UP economist Dr. Gerardo P. Sicat. Dr. Sicat brings our attention to two very basic and crucial things important to all Filipinos - education and public health - and how is our government addressing or has addressed these issues?
The Brain Gain Network in review. Small successes leading to big impact. Hoping for more of these in 2011.
Truly inspiring, the Gendrano couple and Tina A. are Brain Gainers effortlessly making things work for the country and for its start-ups community.
Learn practical lessons from Niklas Zennstrom, role model for Europe based entrepreneurs.Co-found and ran Skype, the London-based internet-phone start-up which eBay bought in 2005 for $3.1 billion — a venture more than two dozen venture capitalists turned down flat. He also co-created peer-to-peer software Kazaa, launched the online video-sharing service Joost, and now runs investment firm, Atomico, which recently raised $165 million.
Some thoughts on "Why Mareng Winnie was (likely) not addressing you" by Jonathan Corpuz Ong and Jason Cabanes.
Judith Magnaye Puyat makes great comments about Being Filipino even if scattered around the world. And she says there can be a new Ilustrado movement. We agree 200%!
This Philstar Article is a true indication of what we feel on the ground in the Philippines: "The business community yesterday expressed its full support for President Aquino and his Cabinet officials, saying they were making sacrifices to serve the people."
