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Latest Blog Posts​

Philippines investment climate 2026 ASEAN conference panel discussion

ASEAN at the Pivot: What the Ikhlas Capital Conference Revealed About Geopolitics, Capital, and AI 

The Ikhlas Capital Annual Conference in Makati offered more than a set of panel discussions. It presented a coherent regional ...

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tailored staffing solutions

Why “One-Size-Fits-All” Staffing Doesn’t Work Anymore — And What Tailored Solutions Look Like

There was a time when hiring meant posting a job ad and picking the candidate who looked good ...

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Philippine national competitiveness

Beyond Resilience: Building Philippine National Competitiveness

Insights from AmCham Philippines’ “Building Resilient Economies” Forum with Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala Last July 15, I ...

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executive recruiters, executive search

How Executive Recruiters Find Top Talent — And How to Get on Their Radar

Article Highlights Executive leadership roles are often filled through confidential searches rather than public job postings.   Building a ...

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John Clements Cady Awards 2026

CADY Awards 2026: A Night Where Art, Fashion, and Excellence Took Center Stage

The Kawayan Ballroom at The Alpha Suites Makati came alive with creativity, achievement, and recognition as employees, leaders, ...

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leadership trust in the workplace

Beyond the Title: Discovering Leadership Through People, Purpose, and Perspective

Even as a child, I often found myself standing in front of the classroom rather than quietly sitting ...

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recruitment process outsourcing

RPO Explained: A Simple Guide for HR and Business Leaders

Article Highlights  RPO providers manage and optimize the hiring process, not just fill open positions.   Outsourcing recruitment can improve hiring ...

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energy security

Powering the Future: Why Energy Security Will Define the Success of the Luzon Economic Corridor

One of the recurring themes in many business forums this year has been the Philippines’ ambition to become ...

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New Managers Program; John Clements leadership programs

Inside JCLI: How a 90-Day Program Prepares the Philippines’ Next Generation of Leaders

Article Highlights Strong individual contributors often need structured support to succeed in leadership roles.   Effective management requires a ...

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policy advocacy

MBC GMM 2026: Reflecting on 2025 Achievements and Looking Ahead

The Makati Business Club (MBC) held its annual General Membership Meeting (GMM) on July 9, 2026, at the ...

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AI in recruitment

AI in Recruitment: Where It Helps and Where Human Judgment Still Wins

Article Highlights: AI is highly effective at automating repetitive hiring tasks such as resume screening, matching qualifications, and ...

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Success Beyond the Finish Line

TL;DR Session 6 of the John Clements Mid-Level Managers Program used the 1996 Mount Everest disaster as a ...

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