Last Friday, May 16, I attended the 16th Innotech International Conference of SEAMEO at the Manila Hotel. Its theme, “AI in Education: Unlocking Potential Through Accessible and Equitable Learning,” struck a particularly resonant chord. This is a subject of vital interest to us at the Government Academe Industry Network (GAIN), as we consistently explore how …
My Dream in a Shoebox (MDIAS), the annual advocacy campaign of award-winning strategic marketing agency TeamAsia, concluded its 16th year with #BiggerDreams, achieving significant support thanks to its dedicated partners. Among this year’s key contributors were Eastern Telecommunications Philippines Inc., Genpact Philippines, Willis Towers Watson, Frankie’s New York Buffalo Wings, E-Guardian Philippines, Southbay BEC, Nora …
It was a sad, sad day. While attending the Women’s Business Council Philippines Inc.’s Climate Change Committee Meeting, I received a call from my daughter Cara Lim that my friend Margarita “Gaita” Forés had died. She learned this from her friend, Gaita’s son. Margarita Araneta Forés was a celebrated Filipino chef and restaurateur. In 2016, …
When you think of paradise, the Maldives inevitably comes to mind. Pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and an underwater world brimming with life – this tropical haven had always been on my travel bucket list. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit two of its enchanting islands: Maafushi and Filhahohi. Maafushi: A Vibrant Local Gem Our …
Endeavor, which describes itself as the world’s leading community of, by, and for high-impact entrepreneurs, recently marked 10 years in the Philippines with the launch of its impact report themed “10 years of Multiplier Effect.” In a release, the organization said the report “encapsulates the impact of Endeavor’s approach to fostering entrepreneurial growth in the …
Teaching is a vocation, stemming from a passion to help hone young minds and unlock their potential for their future success. For some, such passion runs deep that they are willing to cross rivers and climb mountains to demonstrate their commitment to educating children in far-flung areas. This is the reality of teachers like Albert …
The Bangsamoro Youth Parliament, running on its third year, has served as a platform for young people in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to speak up, raise their concerns, and advocate for continued peace and their inclusion in the policy-making process. “The establishment of a youth parliament is an initial step in …
The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines or IBPAP announced its recent trade mission in Japan as a “success.” In partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB), IBPAP went to Tokyo to strengthen ties and create collaborative opportunities between Japan and the Philippines. IBPAP is the industry association and …
Online food and grocery delivery platform foodpanda continues its commitment to fighting hunger and reducing food waste through its sustainability program, Let’s Do Our Pau-rt (). With donations of over 1,000 meals to various communities across the country, this initiative is part of foodpanda’s ongoing efforts to address food insecurity, particularly in light of the …
In line with the celebration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, NCC Group reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the development of industry professionals in the Philippines. While cyber threats continue to hound governments and organizations worldwide, the global cybersecurity company also lauded the Philippines’ improving overall performance. Based on the latest United Nations’ Global Cybersecurity …