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Why Everyone in the Company Should Care About Value-for-Money

FinancialAdviser.ph — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:58:48 +0000

When people hear “value for money,” they often think it’s just a job for the product team or the quality department. But Rene T. Domingo says that kind of thinking is outdated—and risky. “Not all departments or employees may directly impact quality,” says Domingo, an adjunct professor at the Asian Institute of Management. “But as [...]

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This Hospitality Leader Says Great Leaders Put Service First

FinancialAdviser.ph — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:37:50 +0000

In the hospitality industry, leadership is not only about managing operations—it is about guiding people to deliver meaningful experiences for guests. For Jason L. Arce, Certified Tourism Professional (CTP), leadership begins with a service-first mindset. “The most critical leadership traits today are a service-first attitude, emotional intelligence, decisiveness, integrity, and a coaching mindset,” he explains. [...]

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Why Promoting Without Coaching Can Set Your Team Back—And What to Do Instead

FinancialAdviser.ph — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:37:13 +0000

In leadership, fast growth isn’t always smart growth—and for Pastor Dennis Sy, Senior Pastor of Victory Makati, one lesson came the hard way: promoting people without properly coaching them first. “Empowering people without adequate guidance… happens when you’re stretched too thin,” Sy told Financial Adviser PH. It’s a common mistake for leaders managing multiple responsibilities, [...]

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Most Hospitality Professionals Focus on Skills—He Says This Matters More

FinancialAdviser.ph — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:02:51 +0000

John Christopher S. Pedraja, a Certified Hospitality Professional, has built his career across different areas of the industry—from five-star hotels to fast-food operations and resort management. These experiences have given him a clear view of what truly matters in service and leadership. “I think empathy and emotional intelligence create positive guest experiences,” he says. For [...]

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Why Digital Transformation Projects Fail in Philippine Companies

FinancialAdviser.ph — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:55:13 +0000

Over the past decade, Philippine companies have invested heavily in digital transformation. Banks have launched mobile platforms, retailers have expanded into e-commerce, manufacturers have adopted automation technologies, and organizations across industries are now exploring artificial intelligence. Yet despite these investments, many transformation initiatives fail to deliver the results executives expect. The technology works. The software [...]

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Why This Finance Leader Says Credit Decisions Are Never ‘One-Size-Fits-All’

FinancialAdviser.ph — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:35:21 +0000

In finance, there is a natural tendency to simplify decision-making into formulas. Liquidity ratios, leverage levels, and profitability metrics often become the default basis for evaluating creditworthiness. But for Miguel John Bill Tibay, that approach misses the point. After years of working across automotive, LPG energy, oil and gas, mining, retail, and logistics, he reached [...]

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How One Consultant Balances Leadership, Ethics, and Continuous Learning

FinancialAdviser.ph — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:58:43 +0000

For Richard Ibarra, Certified Management Consultant (CMC®), leadership in consulting goes far beyond technical expertise. It requires collaboration, adaptability, and a commitment to helping clients and teams achieve meaningful results. Over the course of his career, Ibarra has developed a leadership style that emphasizes teamwork and open communication. “I describe my leadership approach as collaborative [...]

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Why This Healthcare Leader Says Financial Decisions Should Protect People—Not Just Profits

FinancialAdviser.ph — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:58:13 +0000

Jose Fernando Elpa began his career in healthcare, where decisions are often viewed through a clinical lens. But over time, he realized something many professionals overlook: the most critical decisions are not just medical—they are financial. My journey started in healthcare, where you quickly learn that good decisions are not only clinical. They are also [...]

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Are Philippine Employers Hiring for the Wrong Skills?

FinancialAdviser.ph — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:21:48 +0000

For decades, hiring decisions in the Philippines have followed a familiar formula. Employers typically look for academic credentials, relevant degrees, years of experience, and industry-specific expertise. Job advertisements often specify educational requirements, while promotions frequently reward tenure and accumulated experience. These criteria have long served as useful indicators of a candidate’s potential. Yet as artificial [...]

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This Hospitality Leader Says Great Service Comes Down to One Thing

FinancialAdviser.ph — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:52 +0000

Anthony Esguerra, Certified Hospitality Professional, has built his career in tourism and hospitality, an industry where success is measured not just by efficiency, but by experience. Over the years, he has seen how the field continues to evolve, shaped by changing customer expectations and economic conditions. Yet despite these shifts, one belief has remained central [...]

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