PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS The Philippines is contingency planning for an escalation of hostilities in the South China Sea, according to a senior military official, including a scenario where crew repel Chinese forces attempting to board Philippine vessels. Ties between the two countries […]
Currys boss says government does not ‘care’ about retail
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> The boss of Currys has accused the government of failing to understand or care about UK retailers by pushing through a “big hike” in the UK’s minimum wage. Alex Baldock’s comments come weeks after the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, announced plans to increase the legal minimum wage for […]
Your survival guide to the office Christmas party
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> With Shakin’ Stevens back on our radios for the first time in 12 months, and a shipment of mince pies large enough to feed a small army having arrived at your local supermarket, it’s certainly beginning to look a lot like Christmas wherever you go. The festive […]
Can Do Better!
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> As 2023 draws to a close and we stand on the threshold of 2024, it’s a natural time for reflection on both our achievements and unfulfilled aspirations. The transformative impact of the post-COVID work landscape is evident as a substantial portion of the workforce continues to navigate […]
BSP keeps key rate steady at 6.5%
People enter a shopping mall in Mandaluyong City, Oct. 1, 2023. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMAN By Keisha B. Ta-asan, Reporter THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) left its key rate unchanged at 6.5% for a second […]
PEZA approves P160B worth of investments
By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter THE PHILIPPINE Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has approved P160.44 billion worth of investments as of Dec. 7, surpassing its full-year target. “Locator investments represented the bulk of the increase in investments, […]
Marcos extends lower tariffs on rice, pork
Rice grains are displayed with a farmer miniature in this illustration picture taken on June 20, 2023. — REUTERS THE NATIONAL Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., has approved another […]
PHL growth likely to moderate next year
Shoppers flock to Divisoria in Manila, Nov. 21, 2023. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBAN PHILIPPINE economic growth is expected to moderate in the coming months amid weakening consumption and gross capital formation, ING Bank N.V. Manila said. In […]
WAIIAN adds extra sauce to Filipino rap
AFTER a three-year break from making music, Filipino rapper WAIIAN has reintroduced himself to the world with his latest album WEYAAT? (short for “WAIIAN, where you at?”), which finally hit streaming platforms on Dec. 1. “Right now […]
Bollywood star or deepfake? AI floods social media in Asia
VECSTOCK-FREEPIK THERE was the Bollywood star in skin-tight lycra, the Bangladeshi politician filmed in a bikini and the young Pakistani woman snapped with a man. None was real, but all three images were credible enough to unleash […]