As digital transformation accelerates across the country, cybersecurity is emerging as a critical enabler of national development, not just a technical safeguard. In this episode of “Where the Digital World Converges: Conversations on Cloud,” a collaboration of BusinessWorld B-Side with Converge Global Business, Mr. Eric Andrew Malijan (Senior Vice President & Head of Corporate Information…
Digital infrastructure powers everything in today’s economy: connecting people, businesses, and services through networks of fiber-optic cables, satellites, data centers, and cloud platforms. For the Philippines, building this infrastructure has become a national priority. In this episode of “Where the Digital World Converges: Conversations on Cloud,” a collaboration between BusinessWorld B-Side…
A fear of investing among many Filipinos has carried over to the insurance industry, where many are hesitant about variable unit-linked (VUL) insurance, since some advisors position it primarily as an investment vehicle. In this episode of BusinessWorld B-Side, Sun Life Head of Insurance Investments Ivan Corcuera talks about the true value of VUL insurance, how it functions, and when it is best…
Does leadership come from position, or from the ability to earn trust? In this B-Side episode, BusinessWorld talks together with President & Chief Executive Officer, Pauline Fermin, and Program Director & Senior Strategist, Jocelyn Labrador of Acumen Strategy Consultants, examines how Filipino leaders from different generations view leadership, and how these perspectives build today’s workplaces.…
Data has the ability to power a nation, especially when it can store data within its shores. In the first episode of "Where the Digital World Converges: Conversations on Cloud," a collaboration of BusinessWorld B-Side with Converge Global Business, Converge Studios CEO James Mendoza and National Privacy Commission Deputy Commissioner Atty. Jose Belarmino II share insights on how crucial an…
Are parents supposed to be disciplinarians? Are they supposed to coddle us? Or are they supposed to be our friends? In this B-Side episode, BusinessWorld talks together with VP for Corporate & Commercial Strategy, Barbara Young and Program Director & Strategist, Kristine Joyce Erni Santos of Acumen Strategy Consultants, uncovers insights parents of current generations need to better raise children…
In this B-Side episode, BusinessWorld explores the evolving Filipino workforce through the lens of executive coaching. Tina Sioson, President of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Philippines, breaks down skills-based hiring, common recruitment pitfalls, and strategies for Filipino professionals to thrive in 2026 and beyond. Interview by Erika Sinaking Audio editing by Jayson John Marinas
For the first time, employees from as many as five generations are working side by side—each bringing distinct expectations, work habits, and communication styles. It’s a dynamic that offers both opportunity and friction. In this B-Side episode, BusinessWorld talks with Acumen Strategy Consultants—VP for Organization Transformation, Cherry Tantoco-Daniels, and Consulting Project Manager &…
The season of sales and spending is here, fueled by Christmas and other year-end bonuses. In this B-Side episode, BusinessWorld talks about conscious consumption with Liza Mae L. Fumar, an assistant professorial lecturer 7 at De La Salle University’s Ramon V. del Rosario College of Business. She defines mindful purchases and shares tips for avoiding impulse buying, including during online sale…
As global firms seek dependable financial management, the Philippines offers expertise among its growing pool of certified public accountants that meets the expectations of foreign businesses operating in the country. In a BusinessWorld B-Side episode, D&V Philippines CFO and Head of Legal and Compliance Atty. Jose B. Calsas shares why outsourced bookkeeping helps businesses meet financial demands…
