BusinessWorld B-Side

Where the Digital World Converges: Conversations on Cloud | Ep 3 | Defending the Digital Republic: Public-Private Strategies for Cyber Resilience in the Philippines

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 Security Office, Converge) and Mr. Jeffrey Ian Dy (Former DICT Undersecretary for Infrastructure Management, Cybersecurity, and Upskilling) break down the country’s cybersecurity posture, from national readiness to private sector innovation. Interview by Beatriz Cruz Audio editing by Jayson John Marinas

Where the Digital World Converges: Conversations on Cloud | Ep 3 | Defending the Digital Republic: Public-Private Strategies for Cyber Resilience in the Philippines

Digital transformation without security is a risk we can’t afford. As we build our "Digital Republic," the focus must shift from simple IT fixes to high-level national resilience. What does it take to protect a nation in the cloud? 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 Security Office, Converge) and Mr. Jeffrey Ian Dy (Former DICT Undersecretary for Infrastructure Management, Cybersecurity, and Upskilling) break down the country’s cybersecurity posture, from national readiness to private sector innovation. Interview by Beatriz Cruz Audio editing by Jayson John Marinas

Where the Digital World Converges: Conversations on Cloud | Ep 2 | Digital Infrastructure as Backbone of Digital Economy

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 and Converge Global Business, Converge ICT Solutions Inc. Vice-President and Head of Data Center Infrastructure Noriel Ong and Department of Information and Communications Technology Assistant Secretary Christian Guingcangco shared their insights on building resilient networks and unlocking the economic potential through digitalization. Interview by Beatriz Cruz Audio editing by Jayson John Marinas

VUL DEMYSTIFIED: Getting to Know a Misunderstood Insurance Product

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 utilized. Interview by Beatriz Cruz Audio editing by Jayson John Marinas

The Evolving Meaning of Leadership Across Ages

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 workplaces. Interview by Beatriz Cruz Audio editing by Jayson John Marinas