BusinessWorld B-Side

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 Sec...

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...

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 ut...

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 work...

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...

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...

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 & Cons...

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 day...

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 dem...

In this B-Side episode, BusinessWorld speaks with Guilherme Canela, director of the Division for Digital Inclusion Policies and Digital Transformation of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), on why access to information is a human right. Interview by Patricia Mirasol Audio editing by Jayson Mariñas

This B-Side episode discusses the threat of AI-driven fraud with Dominic Forest, chief technology officer at iProov, a London-based technology company specializing in biometric identity verification. Interview by Patricia Mirasol Audio editing by Jayson Mariñas #AIDrivenFraud #DeepFakes #BiometricAuthentication #BankingSecurity #BWorldPH

First published on October 4, 2024. With the rise of influencers online and constant change in trends, it is hard to always stay relevant in the viewers' eyes. In this B-Side episode, Patty of ‘Masarap Ba?’ reveals her secret to mastering algorithm changes and other techniques to succeed in content creation.

First published on July 22, 2024. Since 1997, there have been multiple attempts to revise and amend the 1987 Constitution in response to various challenges the country has faced over the years. Recently, an economic charter change was approved on the third and final reading by Congress, which seeks to amend the 1987 constitution to lift foreign ownership to some vital industries in the country. To...

Although cash on delivery (COD) transactions have declined after the pandemic, at least half of customers still prefer this payment option, according to the CEO of an e-commerce and logistics company. In this B-Side episode, president and CEO of QuadX Inc. Raffy Vicente, together with founder of V&M Naturals Jamie Faith Tan Velez, share their insights on why COD remains crucial for small busin...

This was first uploaded on April 15, 2025. US President Donald Trump has given a 90-day pause on the reciprocal tariffs he imposed, and everything is still in flux. In this B-Side episode, BusinessWorld speaks with former tariff commissioner George N. Manzano about the tariffs, their impact on the Philippines, the motivations behind them, and recommendations for how the country can navigate this t...

In this B-Side episode, BusinessWorld speaks with political expert Michael Henry Ll. Yusingco, senior research fellow at the Ateneo Policy Center, to help us break down what to expect in the 2025 SONA of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Interview by Edg Adrian Eva Audio editing by Jayson Mariñas Music: Awakening by Lucjo https://soundcloud.com/lucjomusic License: Creative Commons — Attribution-No...

Curious how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the Philippine workplace? While leaders acknowledge its importance, only about half feel they have a clear path to develop their AI strategy, according to Peter D. Maquera, chief executive officer of Microsoft Philippines. In this B-Side episode, he speaks with multimedia reporter Beatriz Cruz on how local businesses can prepare for the era of...

This B-Side episode delves into the world of AI and ethics with Carl M. Javier, chief AI ethicist and executive director of Data and AI Ethics PH. It explores how artificial intelligence, a technology disruptive in both good and bad ways, impacts human dignity. While AI can worsen inequality - posing challenges for nations like the Philippines that still grapple with Internet access - making this...

Are you curious about the future of energy, and how we might overcome challenges like high energy costs and energy security here in the Philippines? What if the answer lies not just on Earth, but in space itself? In this B-Side episode, BusinessWorld discusses renewable energy in space with Charleston Dale M. Ambatali, assistant professor of University of the Philippines Diliman’s Electrical and E...

Around 24 million Filipinos aged 10 to 64 are considered functionally illiterate, struggling to comprehend or apply basic reading, writing, and math skills in daily life. In this episode, UNICEF Philippines education specialist Nicholas “Nicki” M. Tenazas joins us to break down the numbers, explore the root causes, and discuss what can be done to address this pressing issue.‌ Interview by Edg Adri...

Food security is one of the most pressing issues faced by Asia and the Pacific, including the Philippines. Developing Asia accounts for more than half of the undernourished population in the world according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). About 40% of the region's workforce are also employed in jobs related to agri-food systems. In this B-Side episode, BusinessWorld speaks with Pavit Rama...

The 2025 midterm elections delivered unexpected results, with outcomes that defied pre-election surveys. Some familiar names were left out of the Magic 12, while underdogs made a surprising climb into the Top 5. What led to this shift? Political expert Michael Henry Ll. Yusingco, senior research fellow at the Ateneo Policy Center, breaks down the Senate results and offers insights into what they r...

High electricity costs this summer are re-opening the conversation of reviving the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP). In this B-Side episode, the 2nd District Representative of Pangasinan and House Committee on Nuclear Energy Chairperson Mark O. Cojuangco share the challenges and benefits of rehabilitating the mothballed power plant. Interview by Almira Martinez Edited by Jayson Mariñas

As the Philippines transitions towards a green economy, the need to upskill its workforce to fill green jobs becomes even more important. Designing green is the easiest part, according to Christopher C. de la Cruz, an architect and chief executive officer of the Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC). “It’s staying green that’s the biggest problem.” In this B-Side episode, he talks about how...