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The power of the narrative

Published : Thursday February 23, 2012   |  Category : Columnist   |  Views : 259
By : Alexander Yano

TO the rational mind, it is in comprehensible why groups like the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP - NPA), the Abu Sayaff, Jemaah Islamiya, Al Qaeda and all other extremist groups who advocate senseless violence to further their cause, continue to thrive and still manage... Read more

Getting Iran to back down

Published : Thursday February 23, 2012   |  Category : Columnist   |  Views : 184
By : DAVID IGNATIUS

WASHINGTON: “We are of the opinion that the Iranian regime is a rational actor,” said Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, last Sunday on CNN. That sounds right to me, but his comment raises a tricky question: How much pressure will it take to get this... Read more

How much is George SK Ty of Metrobank worth?

Published : Thursday February 23, 2012   |  Category : Columnist   |  Views : 334
By : TONY LOPEZ

FINALLY, there will be a way to measure the wealth of taipan George Siao Kian (SK) Ty, 79. Read more

Lessons from Starbucks’ Howard Behar

Published : Thursday February 23, 2012   |  Category : Columnist   |  Views : 152
By : HARVEY KEH

A recent Manila visitor was the founding President of Starbucks International, Howard Behar whose book, It’s Not About the Coffee, talks about how important it is for any organization to ensure that its members share common values and principles. Read more

“Geographical Indications” as a new branding technique for local entrepreneurs

Published : Thursday February 23, 2012   |  Category : Columnist   |  Views : 51
By : THELMA DUMPIT-MURILLO

THE Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has embarked on a geographical indications (GI) scheme as a branding exercise for products based on their geographical origin. The scheme aims to build on the quality, reputation or other characteristics of the product that will make them more competitive in the... Read more

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