Leonardo Cada

This study evaluated the strategic position of Mindanao Montessori School Inc., a long-standing private educational institution in Digos City, Davao del Sur. Through environmental scanning and strategic tools such as the SWOT analysis, IFE and EFE matrices, and SPACE and BCG matrices, the paper assessed the internal strengths, weaknesses, and external opportunities and threats facing the school. Findings indicated that while the institution has maintained financial stability and a solid educational reputation, it continues to encounter challenges such as limited technological capacity, increasing competition, and socio-economic fluctuations affecting enrollment. Strategic responses proposed included digital integration, enhanced teacher training, expanded community outreach, and curriculum innovations tailored to emerging social and environmental trends. The analysis positioned the school within the "Grow and Build" quadrant of the IE Matrix and the "Defensive" quadrant of the SPACE Matrix, suggesting that its strategic direction should focus on risk mitigation, innovation, and stakeholder engagement. Overall, the study underscored the importance of continuous strategic planning to ensure educational excellence and long-term viability.

This paper provides a strategic analysis of Mesjara Consultancy, a firm in the Philippine consulting industry. The objective is to explore in-depth knowledge of how strategic management is applied to the firm. It focuses on addressing a specific problem and assess its strategic options by using tools such as Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats analysis (SWOT analysis), External and Internal Factor Evaluation (EFE and IFE), the Boston Consulting Group Matrix Matrix (BCG Matrix), Grand Strategy Matrix and the Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM). Findings reveal that Mesjara’s strategic position is strongly rooted in its internal strengths, such as extensive industry experience, a wide range of services, and solid client relationships while also taking advantage of external opportunities like the rise of entrepreneurship and evolving regulatory demands. Its intentional effort to align operational strengths with long-term goals highlights the need to examine how the firm’s objectives are connected to its overall mission and vision. The paper recommends that Mesjara strengthen its market presence through targeted outreach and client expansion, while slowly enhancing its service offerings to address future demands and close internal capability gaps.

This study examined the strategic position of KMVAsia Development Corporation, a Filipino-owned real estate company specializing in sustainable and space-smart developments. The objective was to evaluate the internal and external factors influencing its growth and competitiveness within the Philippine real estate market. Strategic tools such as PESTLE analysis, Porter’s Five Forces, SWOT Matrix, BCG Matrix, and the Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix were applied. Findings showed that KMVAsia had key strengths in green architecture, integrated services, and adaptability, while facing challenges related to inflation, regulatory delays, and strong competition from larger firms. The analysis identified market penetration, expansion into emerging cities, and partnerships with local governments as the most viable strategic directions. It was concluded that by strengthening internal systems, investing in technology, and maintaining its sustainability-driven approach, KMVAsia is well-positioned for long-term national growth.

Social media has always been popular, and it continues to be so today. As a result, there has been a steady increase in the number of influencers across various platforms. In which these so-called influencers with a following have established that there are people who look up to them and admire their work. It is the focus of this study to demonstrate the effectiveness of influencer marketing when it comes to the development of a product and/or brand. The proponents have conducted a focus group discussion with a group of ten students who have previous experience in content creation and distribution. The discussion will center on the effectiveness of influencer marketing and how it can be implemented. Researchers have discovered that influencers, or those with a following, have an impact on consumers, to Filipinos in particular. This, in turn, has an impact on whether the consumer is inclined to purchase or patronize the endorsed product. Consequently, when brands collaborate with appropriate influencers, they can create a positive impression in the minds of consumers and increase sales.