SERVERLESS architecture is a cloud-computing model where the service provider takes responsibility for managing the infrastructure and servers, allowing developers to focus solely on writing code. With serverless architectures, developers do not need to worry about managing the underlying infrastructure, including servers, operating systems, or network configurations. Instead, they can […]
Peso down on lack of progress in US debt ceiling discussions
BW FILE PHOTO By Aaron Michael C. Sy, Reporter THE PESO weakened on Wednesday due to the lack of progress in US debt ceiling talks, offset by the recent upgrade by Fitch Ratings’ credit outlook for the country to stable from negative. It closed at P55.77 a dollar, 4.50 centavos […]
Philippine stocks rise on last-minute profit taking
BW FILE PHOTO By Adrian H. Halili, Reporter PHILIPPINE shares inched up on Wednesday on last-minute profit taking as most investors remained cautions amid US debt ceiling talks. The bellwether Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose by 0.18% or 12.39 points to close at 6,615.95. The broader all-share index slid […]
Marcos certifies as urgent Senate measure creating Maharlika fund
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has certified as urgent a Senate bill on the establishment of the Maharlika Investment Fund. In a letter addressed to Senate President Juan Miguel F. Zubiri, Mr. Marcos certified Senate Bill No. 2020 as urgent, citing “the downgrade of global growth projections this year on […]
Onion SRP plan on hold pending validation of farmers’ growing costs
BOC THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said its plan to impose a suggested retail price (SRP) on domestically-grown red and white onions is currently on hold pending validation of the costs incurred by farmers in growing the commodity. “It was announced that we will be adopting an SRP but has […]
Farm equipment maker bats for RCEF extension, says goals unmet
PHILSTAR THE Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) said it is hoping for an extension of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF)-Mechanization Program ahead of the final P10 billion annual funding tranche next year. In a news conference, PHilMech Executive Director Dionisio G. Alvindia said the estimated P30 […]
Palace orders DICT to oversee LGUs’ e-Governance programs
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has ordered the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to lead the effort to bring e-Governance to the local government level, the Palace said. “Let’s capacitate our LGUs (local government units) so they can adapt to the (e-Gov) system,” the President told Information and […]
UK mortgage holders will see payments rise to 30 per cent of their income, Barclays boss warns
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ??> UK mortgage holders will see their monthly payments jump to up to 30% of their income from about 20% over the past few decades, the boss of Barclays has said. CS Venkatakrishnan, known as Venkat, said the sharp rise in interest rates will lead to a “huge […]
How businesses can attract staff longevity amid an ever-changing landscape
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ??> Employee satisfaction is incredibly important, a fact known by all business leaders. In the current job market, there’s a surplus of employment options and retaining top talent is an increasing challenge. With this in mind, the team behind tamper evident carriers and security seals manufacturer versapak have compiled […]
Honda to return to Formula 1 as Aston Martin engine partner in 2026
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ??> Honda is to return to Formula 1 in a formal capacity in 2026 as engine partner for the Aston Martin team. The company officially pulled out of F1 at the end of 2021 but its engines are still used by the two Red Bull teams and are […]