By Ana Olivia A. Tirona, Researcher Child labor in the Philippines increased in 2021, with more children engaged in hazardous jobs compared with the previous year, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. The statistics agency said children, those five to 17 years old, are considered
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>Several UK banks have restricted their customers from buying crypto assets as concern grows about the risks posed by digital currency to customers. In an email to customers earlier this week, Nationwide said it would not allow payments to crypto exchanges using its credit
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>Octopus Energy has hit back at the energy firms challenging its takeover of Bulb Energy, with the supplier’s lawyer arguing in court today that the company was simply more “nimble” and “saw an opportunity that others missed” in its deal-making with the government. Its
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling on the Chancellor to tackle the childcare crisis and take proactive measures to help more people work in his Spring Budget. Childcare providers are facing insufficient Government funding are currently caught in a tough spot –
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>Publisher Pearson said sales of its textbooks and virtual learning offerings were boosted by increased demand for online learning, among adults and schools. Sales increased 12 per cent to £3,841m during the full year 2022 compared to £3,428m the previous year.Operating profit in the
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>The return of the office commute helped to bring people back to high streets and town centres last month, but shopper numbers remain stubbornly below pre-pandemic levels, new figures show. The number of people going to shops was up 10.4 per cent last month,
As part of the company’s steadfast commitment to protecting enterprises against constantly evolving security threats, Globe Business and its managed ICT services partner, Yondu, have officially launched a dedicated state-of-the-art Security Operations Center (SOC) last Feb. 23, 2023 at Taguig City.The advanced technology and secure
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>London City airport will become the UK’s first to scrap restrictions on travelling with liquids — and in time for the Easter holidays. Airport bosses said all four of its security scanners will be upgraded to new-generation CT machines, similar to those used in
Back-to-back events showcase the latest products and innovations for interior designers from March 9 to 11The first and only trade exposition dedicated to interior designers is rebranding in 2023. This year, Interior & Design Manila is staging two separate events — the first focusing on
In support of Fire Prevention Month this March, Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) underscores the importance of mitigating fire hazards and risks in its workplaces and power plants for the safety of its most valuable asset: its team members.“With our purpose of transforming energy for a
MANILA – A decision by the Philippines to grant the United States greater access to its military bases was “not for engaging in war” but meant to enhance its ability to defend itself against external threats, its defense chief said on Thursday. “The geopolitical situation is becoming more precarious by
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Felipe N. Medalla poses for a photogra ph in his office at Manila, Philippines, Nov. 18, 2022. — REUTERSPHILIPPINE CENTRAL BANK Governor Felipe M. Medalla said on Friday that in the “worst-case scenario” of inflation rising above 9%, interest rates