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Erwin Limon • Manila • September 2026 Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how project work gets done. But its value depends on more than what the technology can do—it depends on how project managers guide its use, evaluate its outputs, and remain accountable for its consequences. That message connects attendee reflections from the National Symposium for Project Management (NSPM), organized by the PMI Philippines Chapter at Shangri-La Cebu on August 14–15, 2026. Under

Based on an interview with Haidee Bustillos, Volunteer Committee for NSPM 2026 Lester Alejandro• Manila• September 2026 The energy at a major industry event is undeniably electric. But when hundreds of project professionals converged at the stunning Shangri-La Mactan in Cebu this past August 14-15, the real magic wasn't just happening on the main stage—it was operating in the shadows. The 2026 National Symposium on Project Management (NSPM) was one of the Chapter's most ambit

The PMI Philippines CONNECT Newsletter for August 2026 explores the theme of risk and resilience in modern project management, highlighting how leaders can navigate uncertainty through agility, adaptability, and informed decision-making. The issue features insights from Joseph Alfred Pineda on rethinking risk, discussions on the growing role of AI in risk management, a member spotlight on Erwin Limon, an interactive Risk Management Challenge, and a special feature that connec

Lester Alejandro,• Manila • August 2026 The Risk of Silence: Lessons from Buwan ng Wika Communication is the lifeblood of our profession. he Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) cites poor communication as the biggest reason projects go sideways. If information isn’t flowing, risks begin to compound. But being a great communicator isn’t just about hitting your weekly status report deadline. Being Filipino is about “pakikipagkapwa”. When we celebrate “Buwan ng W

Lester Alejandro • Manila • August 2026 The Risk Matrix Challenge is an interactive feature designed to help project professionals strengthen their risk management skills by applying PMBOK® risk response strategies to realistic project scenarios in the Philippines. Through a series of exercises, participants learn to distinguish between threats and opportunities, select the most appropriate response strategies, and discover their own risk management style. The activity reinfo

Noel Nicolas Jr • Manila • August 2026 Erwin C. Limon "Risk management is not about trying to control every outcome. It is about staying alert, communicating early, and helping people move forward when plans inevitably change." As Program Manager and Lead Project Manager at Kreative Core Technologies, and Head of Digital Transformation at PMI Philippines Chapter, Erwin brings a practical, people-centered approach to project work. An active PMI Philippines Chapter member fo

Smarter Project Management Through AI, Community, and Better Risk Decisions Erwin Limon • Manila • August 2026 Introduction In IT projects, risk rarely announces itself loudly. More often, it starts with familiar lines: “We can clean the data later.” “Users will adapt after go-live.” “The integration is almost done.” “Let’s monitor it during hypercare.” In an ERP migration, these small comments can become major business problems if they are not captured, assessed, owned,

Denise Lora Domingo • Manila• August 2026 Based on an interview with Joseph Alfred Pineda, Chair, PMI Asia Pacific Agile Regional Hub In a world shaped by artificial intelligence, rapid technological change, and constant disruption, project leaders are facing a new reality: uncertainty is no longer the exception. It is the norm. For Joseph Alfred Pineda, a Filipino project and technology leader based in Melbourne, Australia, and the current Chair of the PMI Asia Pacific Agile