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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on ESG: A Conceptual Framework for Practitioners and Policymakers
Full text linkThe growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into corporate ecosystems has reshaped the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) landscape. While AI offers powerful tools for sustainability optimization, social equity advancements, and governance automation, it also introduces significant challenges such as high energy consumption, bias in algorithmic decision-making, and regulatory uncertainties. Existing research often isolates these aspects rather than examining AI’s role within an interconnected ESG framework. This paper presents a conceptual framework—the AI-ESG Integration Model—for systematically analyzing AI’s dual impact on ESG initiatives. The model categorizes AI’s influence into three pillars: 1) AI’s role in environmental sustainability (E), addressing energy-intensive AI infrastructure and resource management; 2) AI’s contribution to social responsibility (S), particularly in bias mitigation, workforce impact, and ethical AI deployment; and 3) AI’s governance implications (G), emphasizing compliance, transparency, and regulatory oversight. By mapping AI’s impact onto this structured framework, this study provides ESG practitioners, policymakers, and AI developers with a strategic foundation for aligning AI integration with sustainability goals. Rather than offering broad generalizations, this paper delivers targeted insights and actionable recommendations for AI-driven ESG strategies. ESG professionals can leverage this framework to refine sustainability reporting, implement ethical AI policies, and navigate the complexities of AI governance. By synthesizing contemporary research and industry applications, this study underscores the necessity of a sector-specific, responsibility-driven approach to harness AI’s potential while mitigating its risks
First specimen-based record of Barbonymus schwanefeldii (Bleeker, 1854) (Teleostei: Cyprinidae) from Laguna de Bay, Philippines
Full text linkThe introduction of non-native fish species in the freshwater ecosystems of the Philippines presents a clear threat to native ichthyofauna, making verified reports of such introductions all the more critical. Through the examination of a collected specimen and anecdotes from fisherfolk and social media, we present here the first records of the occurrence of the tinfoil barb, Barbonymus schwanefeldii (Bleeker, 1854), in Laguna de Bay, Luzon Island, Philippines. This represents the addition of another non-native fish species in this lake, which is increasingly becoming dominated by non-native and invasive fishes that have been intentionally or accidentally introduced. Monitoring landed fish catch is crucial in mapping out the occurrence of this species in other portions of Laguna de Bay and its surrounding rivers
When “Lives Were as Cheap as Chickens”: Dark Histories of the Barrio during the Japanese Occupation of the Philippines, 1942–1945
No full textThere are dark histories in every nation’s past, stories that for one reason or another are best left out of official narratives. World War II is full of such “uncomfortable” histories. The political context in Southeast Asia, however, was more complicated than in Europe, the only other major world region almost entirely under the control of an occupying power during the war. Here collaboration involved “defecting” from one colonial power to another. In the Philippines, there has been limited scholarship on the many individuals accused of “treason” during Japan’s occupation of that country between 1942 and 1945. Only the activities of the national and regional elites have received serious consideration, and scant attention has been given to what life was like in rural areas, to the people living in the thousands of villages or barrios across the archipelago. Their lost stories, however, can still be recovered from the previously inaccessible records of the Historical Data Papers, the village histories mandated by President Quirino in 1951. The more than forty-eight thousand pages of this unique source offer a grassroots account of the Japanese occupation told from the viewpoint of the barrio residents that challenges the previous wartime historiography of the islands
Ally with AI: An Icebreaker to Unlock Career Aspirations for Online or Hybrid Organizational Behavior Cohorts
No full textTeaching group dynamics as an organizational behavior concept can present a challenge for contextualized understanding when done simply by definition. This article introduces the Collaborative Chain exercise, an innovative group activity designed for classes of 25-30 students that engages participants in learning principles of group dynamics through experiential learning. The 45 to 60-minute exercise emphasizes team cohesion, conflict management, and communication strategies, helping students critically understand group dynamics in an organizational behavior context. Through structured learning and guided reflection, instructors assess students’ grasp of the key concepts using a three-tier evaluation framework that measures immediate engagement, reflective understanding, and practical application. This structured exercise also offers an engaging alternative to conventional case studies and business simulations, allowing students to discover key concepts through direct experience while providing clear metrics for learning assessment
Kuwento ni Rosario: Narrating Social Medicine in the Contemporary Philippines
No full text“Kuwento ni Rosario” (Story of Rosario) is a case study that has been widely used in the Philippine health sector to discuss the socioeconomic realities that influence health in the country. Drawing on oral histories, archival research, and auto-ethnographic reflections, this essay traces the genesis of this case study from the early 1980s and follows its iterations and figurations in health discourse until the Covid-19 pandemic. Through this metanarrative, I also unearth intersections between local and global movements, and offer insights as to the role of the “case study” or “case method” in public health and social medicine
Socrates and Early Buddhist Medical Ethics: Foundations of Moral Reasoning in the Care of Body and Mind
No full textWhile Buddhist traditions articulate a parallel moral vision in the early discourses of the Pāli Canon, Western traditions usually locate the roots of ethical reasoning in Socratic inquiry. Especially in their approaches to bodily care, spiritual well - being, and moral responsibility, this article contends that both Socratic and Early Buddhist ideas converge on fundamental principles in medical ethics. Through a comparative textual and philosophical study, the paper examines how Socratic dialectics and the Buddha\u27s diagnostic approach to dissatisfa ction/ suffering (dukkha) both produce frameworks for ethical healthcare anchored in the development of virtue, wisdom, and care for the integrity of life. A more comprehensive understanding of cross-cultural medical humanities is facilitated by the comparison, which offers complementary insights into patient autonomy, ethical intervention, and the moral character of the physician. This comparative perspective expands our understanding of cross-cultural medical humanities, displaying how classical traditions provide complementary insights for revisiting both personal caregiving practices and larger systems in places like the Philippines where the politics of policy and institutional form also shape the very meaning of what it means to “care.
Pilosopiko-Hermeneutikong Pagbasa sa mga Kaisipan nina Bonifacio P. Sibayan, Ernesto A. Constantino, at Andrew B. Gonzalez, FSC hinggil sa Wikang Panturo sa Sistemang Pang-edukasyon ng Pilipinas
No full textPinag-aralan sa papel na ito ang kaisipan ng tatlong Pilipinong lingguwista na sina Bonifacio P. Sibayan (1916-2005), Ernesto A. Constantino (1930-2016), at Andrew B. Gonzalez, FSC (1940-2006) hinggil sa wikang panturo sa sistemang pang-edukasyon ng Pilipinas. Sa pangkalahatan, nilayon ng pag-aaral na tukuyin ang mga pagkakasundo at di-pagkakasundo ng mga pananaw ng tatlong lingguwista mula sa isang diyalohikong pagbasa sa lente ng pilosopikal na hermeneutika ni Hans-Georg Gadamer. Ipinalagay ni Gadamer na ang bawat isang inidibidwal ay may sariling “abot-tanaw” o saklaw ng paningin mula sa isang partikular na punto de bista, kabilang na ang kaniyang mga kaalaman, damdamin, at prehuwisyo. Ayon kay Gadamer, ang mga indibidwal na abot-tanaw ay may kakayahang magsanib sa isang diyalogo na ang layunin ay isang magkatulad na pag-unawa. Sang-ayon dito, tinangka ng pag-aaral na unawain ang mga kaisipan ng isang Pilipinong lingguwista at basahin ito mula sa pananaw ng dalawa pang Pilipinong lingguwista. Tinasa rin ang kanilang mga ideya sa konteksto ng mga kasalukuyang usaping pangwikang kinahaharap ng mga Pilipino, partikular na ang pagtatanggal ng Filipino bilang mandatoryong asignatura sa kolehiyo at ang implementasyon ng mother tongue-based multilingual education (MTB-MLE), na nagpatunay sa kahalagahan at kabuluhan ng muling pagbubungkal sa kanilang mga kaisipan. Sa huli, ipinakita ng papel na sa kabila ng radikal na pagkakaiba-iba at mga dipagkakasundo ng tatlong lingguwista sa kanilang mga ideya, mayroon pa ring mga pagkakatulad at pagkakasundong mainam na tingnan at pahalagahan
Investigating the State of Graduate Education in the Philippines: Challenges, Opportunities, and Policy Implications
No full textThis study provides a comprehensive assessment of the graduate education sector, revealing that it is highly privatized, NCR-centric, and dominated by enrollment in Education and Business/Administration fields. The analysis confirms that the primary driver for this high demand, particularly in teacher education (which accounts for over half of all enrollment), is the use of graduate degrees as a key requirement for career advancement and promotion within agencies like the Department of Education (DepEd). This policy-driven demand, however, is linked to systemic issues, including the proliferation of “diploma mills” that undermine quality, extremely low on-time completion rates (averaging 18.77% for Master’s students), and an uneven regional distribution that limits access to specialized fields, notably STEM. Consequently, the study recommends structural reforms, such as reviewing the impact of rigid vertical alignment policies, creating a tiered regulatory approach for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) offering graduate programs, and strengthening CHED’s oversight to promote quality, regional balance, and gender equity, thus ensuring graduate education contributes meaningfully to national development goals