September 2026 Newsletter

Sep 30

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PMI PH Connect – September 2026 brings together stories, insights, and highlights from the PMI Philippines community. This issue puts the spotlight on NSPM 2026 in Cebu, exploring how volunteering, leadership, innovation, responsible AI, and collaboration turn project management from a profession into a purpose-driven force for building communities and the nation.

Behind the Badge: How Volunteering at NSPM 2026 Became the Ultimate PM Masterclass

In this special NSPM issue, we explore what it means to lead with purpose—going beyond standard frameworks to actively build the nation through project success. We go behind the scenes with Haidee Bustillos to see how volunteering became the ultimate PM masterclass, trace the milestone legacy of the National Symposium, and spotlight Dino Faustino's journey in purpose-driven leadership. Plus, we unpack five key takeaways on leading responsibly with AI and share the best photo snapshots from Cebu.

Read this and more in our September newsletter.

AI in Project Management: Five Takeaways from NSPM on Leading Responsibly

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.

From Cebu to a Wider Purpose: Dino Faustino on Project Management That Builds the Nation

“The 2026 National Symposium on Project Management was a reminder that project management, when practiced with purpose, innovation, and integrity, can contribute to progress that reaches far beyond individual projects and organizations.”