DLSU Ramon V. del Rosario College of Business

21/10/2026

Every Piece of Filipino Craftsmanship Deserves Fair Value. 🧶

Behind every handmade piece is a story of skill, culture, and hard work. Yet many Filipino artisans continue to earn far less than their labor deserves.

Inspired by Reese Fernandez-Ruiz and her work with Rags2Riches, this article explores why supporting local craftsmanship means more than buying local. It means advocating for fair livelihoods, preserving Filipino heritage, and building businesses where purpose and financial sustainability go hand in hand.

The next time you choose a local product, remember the hands and stories behind it. Supporting Filipino artisans means helping their craft, communities, and traditions thrive for generations. 🇵🇭

📖 🎧 : Read or listen to the full article through the links on the original PDCBS post.

Every Piece of Filipino Craftsmanship Deserves Fair Value. 🧶

Behind every handmade piece is a story of skill, culture, and hard work. Yet many Filipino artisans continue to earn far less than their labor deserves.

Inspired by Reese Fernandez-Ruiz and her work with Rags2Riches, this article explores why supporting local craftsmanship means more than buying local. It means advocating for fair livelihoods, preserving Filipino heritage, and building businesses where purpose and financial sustainability go hand in hand.

The next time you choose a local product, remember the hands and stories behind it. Supporting Filipino artisans means helping their craft, communities, and traditions thrive for generations. 🇵🇭

📖 Read the full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/10/20/business/top-business/fair-pay-for-filipino-craftsmanship/2449048

🎧 Listen to the podcast version: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ADBVebt3hOib5vMinDpnq?si=nn0sEpxVSiWWO_yEErjxNg

19/10/2026

What Does It Really Mean for Business to Be a Force for Good? 💚

Profit and purpose don’t have to compete. When businesses address real societal needs while building sustainable enterprises, their success can create opportunities that reach far beyond the bottom line.

Inspired by the conversations at the Business as a Force for Good Summit 2026, this article explores how malasakit, kapwa, and loob can shape business decisions, from how capital is invested to how employees and communities are treated.

The goal isn’t just to build successful businesses. It’s to build businesses whose success helps others thrive. 🤝🏼

📖 Read the full article: https://www.rappler.com/.../opinion-rethinking.../

🎧 Listen to the podcast version: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4V3fJqpX3cuFcDzY0gMPa2...

The challenge is not simply to declare that business should be a force for good. It is to make that commitment visible in how capital is invested, people are treated, and growth is pursued.

16/10/2026

Abstract Submission Deadline is Extended until November 5, 2026 🙌

Join us at the International Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Alternative Energy Asia Conference (iAAA Asia 2026) as researchers, educators, students, and professionals come together to exchange ideas, present multidisciplinary research, and foster international collaboration.

🕰️ Conference Date: November 12, 2026
🗺️ Venue: De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines
📍 Abstract Submission Deadline: November 5, 2026

Publication opportunities in Scopus and ABDC-listed journals, subject to the respective journals' review and editorial processes.

REGISTRATION FEES (Per Paper)
🎓 Students: USD 100 (PHP 6,000)
🔵 Register via ARIS: https://aris.dlsu.edu.ph/customer-portal/products/PRD-35426
🖊Educators: USD 150 (PHP 9,000)
🔵 Register via ARIS: https://aris.dlsu.edu.ph/customer-portal/products/PRD-86750
(Note: Registration fee is inclusive of food and a certificate)

HOW TO REGISTER VIA DLSU ARIS

Step 1: Access the appropriate ARIS portal (Student or Educator).
Step 2: Complete the required information and upload your research abstract.
Step 3: Wait for the evaluation results and official acceptance notification.
Step 4: Once accepted, proceed with registration payment through ARIS using the available payment options.
Step 5: Retain your payment confirmation and await further instructions from the Conference Secretariat.

✅ Important: Payment should only be completed after your abstract has been accepted.

🌍 Open to participants from all schools and institutions. Multidisciplinary research papers are welcome!

15/10/2026

How many people succeeded because we succeeded? How many businesses grew because we grew? And how much stronger did the communities and ecosystems around us become?” Doris Magsaysay Ho asked

14/10/2026

Where Disciplines Converge and Ideas Connect. 📋

Join us at the International Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Alternative Energy Asia Conference (iAAA Asia 2026) as researchers, educators, students, and professionals come together to exchange ideas, present multidisciplinary research, and foster international collaboration.

📅 Conference Date: November 12, 2026
📍 Venue: De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines
📌 Abstract Submission Deadline: October 15, 2026

Publication opportunities in Scopus and ABDC-listed journals, subject to the respective journals' review and editorial processes.

REGISTRATION FEES (Per Paper)

🎓 Students: USD 100 (PHP 6,000)
🔹 Register via ARIS: https://aris.dlsu.edu.ph/customer-portal/products/PRD-35426

👨‍🏫 Educators: USD 150 (PHP 9,000)
🔹 Register via ARIS: https://aris.dlsu.edu.ph/customer-portal/products/PRD-86750

(Note: Registration fee is inclusive of food and a certificate)

HOW TO REGISTER VIA DLSU ARIS

Step 1: Access the appropriate ARIS portal (Student or Educator).

Step 2: Complete the required information and upload your research abstract.

Step 3: Wait for the evaluation results and official acceptance notification.

Step 4: Once accepted, proceed with registration payment through ARIS using the available payment options.

Step 5: Retain your payment confirmation and await further instructions from the Conference Secretariat.

✅ Important: Payment should only be completed after your abstract has been accepted.

🌐 Open to participants from all schools and institutions. Multidisciplinary research papers are welcome!

14/10/2026

Go global with your research. Present & publish without leaving the country.

Join us at the International Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Alternative Energy Asia Conference (iAAA Asia 2026) as researchers, educators, students, and professionals come together to exchange ideas, present multidisciplinary research, and foster international collaboration.

📅 Conference Date: November 12, 2026
📍 Venue: De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines
📌 Abstract Submission Deadline: October 15, 2026

Publication opportunities in Scopus- and ABDC-listed journals, subject to the respective journals' review and editorial processes.

REGISTRATION FEES (Per Paper)

🎓 Students: USD 100 (PHP 6,000)
🔹 Register via ARIS: https://aris.dlsu.edu.ph/customer-portal/products/PRD-35426

👨‍🏫 Educators: USD 150 (PHP 9,000)
🔹 Register via ARIS: https://aris.dlsu.edu.ph/customer-portal/products/PRD-86750

(Note: Registration fee is inclusive of food and a certificate)

HOW TO REGISTER VIA DLSU ARIS

Step 1: Access the appropriate ARIS portal (Student or Educator). Register by creating an account as a customer.

Step 2: Complete the required information and upload your research abstract.

Step 3: Wait for the evaluation results and official acceptance notification.

Step 4: Once accepted, proceed with registration payment through ARIS using the available payment options.

Step 5: Retain your payment confirmation and await further instructions from the Conference Secretariat.

✅ Important: Payment should only be completed after your abstract has been accepted.

🌐 Open to participants from all schools and institutions. Multidisciplinary research papers are welcome!

13/10/2026

Different disciplines. Shared challenges. One international conversation.

Join us at the International Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Alternative Energy Asia Conference (iAAA Asia 2026) as researchers, educators, students, and professionals come together to exchange ideas, present multidisciplinary research, and foster international collaboration.

📅 Conference Date: November 12, 2026
📍 Venue: De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines
📌 Abstract Submission Deadline: October 15, 2026

Publication opportunities in Scopus- and ABDC-listed journals, subject to the respective journals' review and editorial processes.

REGISTRATION FEES (Per Paper)

🎓 Students: USD 100 (PHP 6,000)
🔹 Register via ARIS: https://aris.dlsu.edu.ph/customer-portal/products/PRD-35426

👨‍🏫 Educators: USD 150 (PHP 9,000)
🔹 Register via ARIS: https://aris.dlsu.edu.ph/customer-portal/products/PRD-86750

(Note: Registration fee is inclusive of food and a certificate)

HOW TO REGISTER VIA DLSU ARIS

Step 1: Access the appropriate ARIS portal (Student or Educator). Register by creating an account as a customer.

Step 2: Complete the required information and upload your research abstract.

Step 3: Wait for the evaluation results and official acceptance notification.

Step 4: Once accepted, proceed with registration payment through ARIS using the available payment options.

Step 5: Retain your payment confirmation and await further instructions from the Conference Secretariat.

✅ Important: Payment should only be completed after your abstract has been accepted.

🌐 Open to participants from all schools and institutions. Multidisciplinary research papers are welcome!

13/10/2026

Let's talk about research! 📝

Get expert feedback on your abstract, methodology, paper, or presentation. Open to all disciplines, institutions, and career levels.

Preparing a paper for iAAA Asia 2026? Let us help you. Join the iAAA Mentoring Sessions on October 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM and 2:00 NN via Zoom and get guidance as you further develop your research. The sessions will be facilitated by leading DLSU business and management researchers, headed by the RVRCOB Dean, Associate Deans, and Assistant Deans.

You may seek feedback on your abstract, methodology, data analysis, paper development, or presentation.

📅 October 16, 2026
⏱️ 10:00 AM and 2:00 NN | Online
📍Register on or before October 15, 2026
🔗 Register here or scan the QR code: https://tinyurl.com/iAAA-MentorSession

The mentoring sessions are part of the preparations for iAAA Asia 2026, happening on November 12, 2026 at De La Salle University, Manila.

For inquiries: [email protected] or dial (+63) 2 8524 4611 loc. 411

2 Slots left, so we encourage interested participants to register early.

13/10/2026

Busy Machines, But Are Laundry Shops Really Profitable? 🧺

A steady stream of customers doesn’t always mean a thriving business. For small laundry shop owners, rising electricity bills, water consumption, rent, wages, and machine maintenance can quickly eat into profits.

So, what does it take to turn a neighborhood laundry shop into a sustainable business? It starts with understanding the real cost of every load, managing resources efficiently, and finding smarter ways to grow.
Supporting Filipino nano-enterprises means looking beyond how many businesses open and asking how many can stay profitable and thrive. 💡

📖 🎧: read or listen to the full article through the links on the orignal PDCBS post.

Busy Machines, But Are Laundry Shops Really Profitable? 🧺

A steady stream of customers doesn’t always mean a thriving business. For small laundry shop owners, rising electricity bills, water consumption, rent, wages, and machine maintenance can quickly eat into profits.

So, what does it take to turn a neighborhood laundry shop into a sustainable business? It starts with understanding the real cost of every load, managing resources efficiently, and finding smarter ways to grow.

Supporting Filipino nano-enterprises means looking beyond how many businesses open and asking how many can stay profitable and thrive. 💡

📖 Read the full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/10/13/business/top-business/the-laundry-shop-challenge-busy-machines-thin-profits/2444055

🎧 Listen to the podcast version: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6rMvdCpycgjfHqTV0fL4wP?si=qapFleXfTGGSdNEptN7PVw

12/10/2026

Only 3 DAYS LEFT to submit your abstract!

The countdown to iAAA Asia 2026 continues! 🌏 Submit your research and be part of an international community advancing analytics, AI, alternative energy, sustainability, business, education, and more.

📲 Submit your abstract: https://forms.gle/NzbA9DaVpu1vALgP7
Abstract Submission Deadline: October 15, 2026
Conference: November 12, 2026
Location: De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines

🎓 Special Local Presenter Rates
Students: USD 100 per paper
Educators: USD 150 per paper

✍️ Publication Opportunities
Selected high-quality papers may be considered for publication in participating journals, subject to their respective peer-review processes, editorial policies, and acceptance requirements:
• Asia Pacific Social Science Review (Q1)
• Business and Economics Review (Q3)
• The Empirical Economics Letters (ABDC)
• Journal of Global Business (AGPCI)
• Pacific Accounting Review (Q2)
• Philippine Academy of Management Journal (AGPCI)
• SEISENSE Business Review (DOAJ)

📍Don’t miss the opportunity to present your research, connect with fellow researchers and professionals, and explore publication opportunities.

For inquiries, don't hesitate to email: [email protected]