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."
The Philippines is more competitive this year—for the first time in several years—according to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Competitiveness Report (GCR) 2011-2012 released last week.
Some thoughts on "Why Mareng Winnie was (likely) not addressing you" by Jonathan Corpuz Ong and Jason Cabanes.
The legendary SGV founder Washington Sycip shares some wise words on education, philanthropy, sustainability, dreams for the country and how to enjoy life. I was very privileged to meet him briefly during my stint with Nene Guevara of Synergeia Foundation. Article is from ANC.
One perspective we could gather in this short interview is that Asia has been continuously emerging and reclaiming its old glory (in recalling high school Asian history, a lot of the technologies, knowledge, religions and [in]famous personalities came from the biggest continent) ... We are slowly breaking down the regional barriers which distinguish one being a Western influence and one being Asian in character.
Delving into some relevant college experiences, would this help me zero in on my choice not only for 2010 but for the time after? And the time after means my future and all our futures.
As a noun, keel refers to a central fore-and-aft structural member in the bottom of a hull to provide stability. Used as a verb, it means to turn or upset so as to bring the wrong side or part uppermost.
In ascribing Bill Luz as a keel meant for me that he brought his abilities to “upset” and to turn the wrong side of the Philippines and the Filipinos into something positive and pro-active so that the “stability” we all yearn and dream for is indeed possible.
Any ordinary Filipino, be those ones abroad or here back home, can effect the change we want for our beloved country. One of our BGN bloggers, Nina Terol-Zialcita is back again with fresh insights on how we can do it in seven steps!
Written in July 2008, Niña Terol poses this provoking thought of having the Philippines governed as a business or a corporation.
Niña is a writer, editor, communications consultant, and emerging social entrepreneur. She is also the Vice Chairperson for Internal Affairs of Team RP, a youth-led movement for truth, accountability, and reform in Philippine governance.
