Tag: social
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ESG Newspaper Features
I am honored to share that my research on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and corporate financial performance (CFP) in the Philippines has been featured in leading national publications: These features highlight a central finding from my ESG research in the Philippines: corporate governance is the strongest ESG pillar driving firm performance, firm value, and…
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ESG in a time of Crisis in the Philippines
When Governance Must Lead Beyond Profit There is something deeply uncomfortable about talking about ESG today. On paper, corporations speak the language of sustainability. They publish reports, commit to targets, and align with global frameworks. But outside those reports, the world is under strain. Oil prices are rising, supply chains are disrupted, and vulnerable economies…
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Governance and Value: Why ESG is not created equal
Reflections on our PIDS Discussion Paper with John Paolo R. Rivera In our latest discussion paper published by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, my co-author John Paolo R. Rivera and I revisited a question that has long been treated too conveniently in both academic research and investment practice: does ESG really create value? The…
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War, Oil Crisis, and the Filipino Worker
The Hidden Economic Story Behind the Global Energy Crisis When global conflicts erupt in the Middle East, the world immediately watches oil prices. Energy markets reacted quickly as the Strait of Hormuz was closed where 20% of oil products pass through from Iran. Tankers are rerouted. Insurance premiums rise. Commodity traders speculate on supply disruptions.…
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Honored for Impact, Inspired to Do More
This Academic Year 2024, I have received the School of Management Excellent Impact Award from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University. It is a humbling recognition of my lifelong commitment to inclusive education and empowerment. More than a personal milestone, this moment is a quiet affirmation that work grounded in service, equity, and community truly matters. My…