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The year 2026 was projected to be the year of the “Agentic Enterprise,” where autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) would no longer be limited to simple chatbots but become more ingrained in the core infrastructure of businesses to increase productivity and drive growth, according to US-based cloud software company Salesforce. Now that we are heading into the last quarter of 2026, this begs the question: Has this projection actually come to fruition? To help us navigate the recent developments in the AI revolution in business, we are joined by Gavin Barfield, chief technology officer (CTO) and vice-president for solutions at Salesforce, in today’s B-Side podcast.

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

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

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

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

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 an in-country cloud is for the Philippines and what stakeholders here should do to secure this cloud. Interview by Beatriz Cruz Audio editing by Jayson John Marinas

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 children in a way that bridges values across time. Interview by Beatriz Cruz Audio editing by Jayson John Marinas

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 & Consulting Associate, Trizia “Trish” Magalino about how companies can manage a multigenerational workforce to boost productivity and group. Interview by Beatriz Cruz Audio editing by Jayson John Marinas

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 days. Interview by Patricia Mirasol Audio editing by Richard Mendoza

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 demands while keeping up with international standards.

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 address this concern, Mr. Jemy Gatdula, the Dean of the Institute of Law and Vice Chairman of the Operations Committee of the School of Social Sciences, Law, and Governance at the University of Asia and Pacific, also an opinions columnist for Business World shared his insights on the initiative to amend and revise the 1987 Constitution, particularly its economic provisions.