Real GDP per person employed in the Philippines
The country’s labor productivity — as measured by gross domestic product (GDP) per person employed — inched up 0.7% year on year to P108,725 in the July-to-September period. This …
Category: Business
A business that’s ripe with opportunity
Over the years, I have (and continue to wear) several hats. I am a professional master of ceremonies, a motivational speaker, a podcaster, a sometime actor, an Honorary Consul, …
Denied Boarding While Pregnant: What Are Your Rights?
The policy of La Compagnie, which was not posted online, required a doctor’s note for anyone more than 28 weeks pregnant. A last-minute midwife’s letter would not do. Source …
Trump Recruits His Cast for Season 2 Straight From Television
The president-elect, who built his reputation on reality television, is rounding out his second administration with Dr. Oz, Fox News hosts and a former star of “The Real World.” …
Philippines must strengthen AI capabilities
THE PHILIPPINES must focus on strengthening its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities before establishing regulations for the use of the technology, an expert said. “I don’t think that’s a conversation …
BSP says to finish probe of GCash by December
THE BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) seeks to complete its investigation of e-wallet platform GCash by next month after some users recently reported missing funds. “It’s still ongoing,” BSP …
Presumed guilty
Philippine law prohibits foreigners from owning land locally, and, in some way, this has been argued to be among the deterrents to the entry of more substantial foreign investments. …
Investors may benefit from SMGP bond exchange, says CreditSights
FINANCIAL RESEARCH FIRM CreditSights has maintained its outperform recommendation on San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP), highlighting the company’s long-term prospects and perpetual bond yields exceeding 7%. The …
Artificial intelligence agents poised to replace chatbots
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) agents look poised to replace basic chatbots, potentially transforming application development with their ability to execute complex tasks, according to Couchbase, Inc., a US-based technology firm. …
Dining In/Out (11/21/24)
Singapore Airlines now serves Cristal SINGAPORE AIRLINES (SIA) will be the world’s only airline to serve the iconic Cristal 2015 champagne, following an exclusive agreement with leading French champagne …