What Does Digital Mean for Your Business?
Now is a good time to look back as the country eases its lockdowns somewhat. Barring a second wave of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections that could prompt a stricter community quarantine, we can step back and see how we managed the last eight weeks or so under enhanced community quarantine vis-a-vis our daily routines, … Read moreThe case for digital content delivery
It is not difficult for me to go back in time and read World War 2 stories given the current pandemic situation we are in. I have always been intrigued on the creativity and resourcefulness of those who went through it, survived and lived to tell the tale. One person of significant interest for me … Read moreMaria Orosa: Still relevant after 75 years
Consumers stopped buying many things since the start of the global coronavirus crisis. Malls and retailers closed down. Only certain food deliveries, banks, grocery stores, and pharmacies are open. Businessmen, entrepreneurs, and marketers are struggling to stay afloat, and they will continue to struggle even after the quarantine. This is because of the unprecedented global … Read moreThe emergence of new consumer market segments
It has been nearly a month since the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine was implemented in an effort to fight this invisible enemy that has been claiming thousands of lives globally. Most of us under quarantine resort to getting our supplies from groceries or delivered to our doorsteps. Disinfection and decontamination processes are also something else, … Read moreFood as national security
The state finance minister of Germany’s Hesse region was found dead last March 28. According to a Bloomberg report, he appeared to have killed himself based on authorities’’ report, and the state governor suggested that he was in despair over the fallout from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) crisis. As of March 30, Germany had … Read moreMaking intelligent decisions amid a crisis
Last week, to the dismay of many netizens from Asia, social media was littered with pictures of university students partying during spring break in Florida beaches, defying social distancing recommendations from the federal government and the Center for Disease Control (CDC), and completely disregarding the potential risk of the coronavirus disease 2010 (Covid-19) pandemic. Just … Read moreBehavioral side of Covid-19
“Necessity is the mother of invention.” – Plato Social media is flooded with pictures of healthcare workers from various hospitals in Luzon wearing and using makeshift personal protective equipment (PPE) after supplies had run out. Scientists from the University of the Philippines have developed a coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) test kit that is cheaper and … Read moreAn era of innovation after Covid-19
Since Monday after the President’s announcement of the lockdown, I’ve worked from home — had a video call meeting with business executives from nine Asian countries, conducted my graduate school class using an online collaboration tool, and electronically met with some clients and partners. Business and life will never be the same after COVID-19. For … Read moreBusiness and life after COVID-19
This week has shown us a spike in the number of local cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in Metro Manila, prompting President Rodrigo Duterte to cancel classes in all levels in the metropolis this week. Already, a lot of companies are implementing work from home arrangements, and utilizing available technology capabilities to minimize … Read moreLife (and work) in the time of Covid-19
It’s been well accepted by CEOs and senior executives that the world is indeed getting more volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous brought about by fast changing consumer preferences, break-neck speed of technological advancements, and the entry of nimbler technology competitors. That’s why globally and in the Philippines more recently, CEOs and businessmen have embraced digital … Read moreDigital maturity