Manila, Philippines — October 15, 2025 — The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, in partnership with GLSS, successfully hosted Transform Tomorrow Together: Ethical Efficiency™ for the Philippines on October 15, 2025, at The Peninsula Manila.
An exclusive forum that introduced a groundbreaking framework that unites innovation, ethics, and measurable results to empower sustainable progress across sectors.
A Gathering of National Leaders and Changemakers
The event brought together distinguished leaders from government, education, and industry, including Undersecretaries from the Department of Agriculture, multiple Directors from the Civil Service Commission, leaders from the Department of National Defense, representatives from the Quezon City Local Government, the President of De La Salle University, and the Head of Learning & Leadership from Century Pacific Food Inc., and many more. Their participation underscored the growing national momentum to embed integrity and efficiency at the heart of Philippine development.
Visionary Leadership and Keynote Insights
The forum featured keynote insights from Karlo Tanjuakio, Founder & Chairman of GLSS, a Filipino-American entrepreneur recognized globally for transforming how organizations learn, lead, and perform. Under his leadership, GLSS has partnered with Fortune 500 companies, the U.S. Government, and over 3,000 universities to deliver measurable, ethical, and scalable impact.
During his address, Tanjuakio shared his vision of bringing these proven practices home to the Philippines—empowering leaders in education, government, and industry to drive inclusive and principled growth.
Introducing Ethical Efficiency™
A highlight of the event was the introduction of Ethical Efficiency™, a modern performance framework developed by GLSS that is transforming systems worldwide by integrating technology, project-based learning, and global best practices with a foundation of integrity and accountability.
Discussions explored how this model helps students gain real-world skills, strengthens competitiveness across industries and agriculture, builds resilience in defense and security teams, and fosters trust and accountability in government and community institutions.
A New Standard for Responsible Innovation
More than an efficiency model, Ethical Efficiency™ represents a new standard that balances innovation with values. It drives responsible innovation that uplifts communities, strengthens trust, fosters continuous learning through real-world projects that turn theory into measurable results, and cultivates ethical leadership that delivers sustainable prosperity and resilience.
By embedding ethics into operational excellence, Ethical Efficiency™ helps build organizations and systems that are not only high-performing but also principled and enduring—delivering long-term benefits for people, institutions, and the nation.
Strengthening the Philippines’ Role in ASEAN
Already trusted in the United States by Fortune 500 companies, the U.S. Government, and over 3,000 universities, GLSS’s Ethical Efficiency™ is now being introduced exclusively in ASEAN through the Philippines—positioning the nation as a regional leader in responsible innovation and sustainable growth.
About GLSS
GLSS is a global enterprise learning platform founded by Filipino-American Karlo Tanjuakio. The company partners with leading organizations worldwide to advance efficiency, leadership, and accountability through its proprietary Ethical Efficiency™ framework. By integrating technology, project-based learning, and measurable outcomes, GLSS empowers businesses, governments, and educational institutions to achieve sustainable, values-driven impact.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our distinguished guests from the following institutions and organizations:
- American Chamber of Commerce
- Armed Forces of the Philippines
- Asian Development Bank
- Association of Las Pinas Private Schools
- Ateneo de Manila University
- Ayala Foundation
- CBRE GWS IFM Phils Corp.
- Century Pacific Food Inc.
- Civil Service Commission
- Civil Service Institute
- Club Arch Plus Corporation
Commission on Higher Education - De La Salle University
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Education
- Department of Foreign Affairs
- Department of Interior and Local Government
- Department of National Defense
- Department of Trade and Industry
- Don Bosco Technical College
- DTI-Foreign Trade Service Corps
- Enderun Colleges
- Government Academe Industry Network (GAIN) / TeamAsia
- HerStore
- Hillcrest School
- Holy Child School of Antipolo
- Koa Ike
- Local Government Academy
- Miriam College
- Monark Foundation, Inc.
- National Maritime Polytechnic
- National Police Commission
- North Carolina State University
- Office for Strategic Studies and Strategy Management, Armed Forces of the Philippines (OSSSM, AFP)
- Office of the Defense Technology Research and Industry Development
- Office of the Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Affairs-Office of the President
- Office of the President
- Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU)
- Philippine Christian University – Dasmariñas
- Philippine Coast Guard / Coast Guard Education, Training and Doctrine Command
- Philippine Competition Commission
- Philippine Fulbright Commission
- Philippine Science High School
- Philippine Trade Training Center
- Philippine Women’s University
- Philippine Young Entrepreneurs Association
- PLDT Inc.
- Private Sector Jobs and Skills Corporation
- PROMAP/RFM
- Quezon City Government
- Research Innovation Extension and Community Outreach – University of Baguio
- Rice Terraces Farmers Cooperative
- RSP Lim Construction Inc.
Saint Therese School (Las Pinas) Inc. - SofCap Partners PE Fund / Bilyonaryo News Channel
- Southville International School and Colleges
- Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
- Technological Institute of the Philippines
- U.S. Department of Commerce
- University of Asia and the Pacific
- University of the Philippines
- Varacco
- ZG Architects
