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Portrait of Ed Lacson

Ed Lacson

1) Business Executive 2) Former financial mgr of Petron Corp. 3) Member of various national advocacy groups such as PCCI M, ECOP, MAP etc 4) Independent director of various publicly listed companies such as PSE, KEEPERS HOLDINGS. GREENERGY 5) Trustee of DLSU and UMAK

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Senate Bill 1817

Senate Bill 1817

“While Senate Bill 1817 nobly recognizes the importance of mental health in the workplace, it could harmfully impact businesses.

Global accelerators

Global accelerators

The call heavily implies full trust and collaboration between and among the tripartite partners for the GA to flourish and be sustained until it becomes the…

When elephants fight

When elephants fight

“Before the situation becomes irreparable, these political combatants must be reminded of their sacred duty which is to dedicate themselves to national service…

HB 8941 PWD Empowerment

HB 8941 PWD Empowerment

In normal times employers must be allowed to perform the role of good leaders with sincere affection towards their subordinates.

Fading solidarity

Fading solidarity

Failing these, unions risk fading into irrelevance, an outcome that would weaken both worker representation and the potential for meaningful bipartite progress…

CBA 101

CBA 101

“A CBA negotiation is a challenging process and both sides must be ready to face any unpredictable situations that may arise.

Labor union in light and shadows

Labor union in light and shadows

“Today, progressive labor unions recognize that the economic risks of aggressive anti-employer rhetoric and militant actions by some radical labor groups can…

(Mis)understanding Phl minimum wage

(Mis)understanding Phl minimum wage

He made several wrong assumptions but the most egregious was his childish use of that example of the one slice of cake that led him to his hasty conclusion.

Ten worst employers

Ten worst employers

ITUC analysts should engage with the countries they criticize, especially the Philippines, which has been singled out for eight straight years.

Tired, old and false narratives!

Tired, old and false narratives!

“The labor leaders of the past, who were stuck in time, unsuccessfully waged a futile campaign for a systemic shift in the economic order.