BusinessWorld B-Side

A podcast that revisits the stories that have been published in BusinessWorld, the most trusted source of Philippines business news.

BusinessWorld B-Side is a news podcast hosted by BusinessWorld, with 255 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

BusinessWorld hosts BusinessWorld B-Side, a news show with 255 episodes published.

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  Where Are We Now in the AI Revolution in Business?

  Sep 21, 202633 min

  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.

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

  May 2, 20261h 4m

  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

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

  Apr 10, 202654 min

  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

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  VUL DEMYSTIFIED: Getting to Know a Misunderstood Insurance Product

  Apr 9, 202628 min

  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

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  The Evolving Meaning of Leadership Across Ages

  Mar 29, 202623 min

  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

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