LOPEZ ECOFARMBy Andre Christopher H. AlampayLOPEZ ECOFARM, a family business in Masbate, had been counting on the upcoming fruit and vegetable harvest before Typhoon Opong (international name: Bulaoi) transited the island province in late September. Rosalinda Lopez, who had been sharing sustainable farming techniques and
By Justine Irish D. Tabile, ReporterTHE quality of the workforce remains the main source of the Philippines’ competitive edge in the information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry, according to US outsourcer company TaskUs, Inc.“The Philippines has always been special, but what makes it
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said it is restarting the rate review process for all private distribution utilities (PDUs), implementing streamlined rules to address the backlog in setting wheeling rates.The Rationalized Rules for Setting Distribution Wheeling Rates (RRDWR) applies to PDUs operating under the performance-based
IN BRIEF: • The mining and metals industry is facing heightened operational complexity due to ageing mine sites, regulatory pressures, and the need for sustainable practices, which complicate productivity and increase costs.• License to Operate (LTO) is becoming crucial as stakeholders demand greater returns, necessitating
On Sunday, October 19, 2025, the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series released a new analysis that delves into the portrayal of oligarchs in cinema and television. Known for its in-depth and cross-disciplinary examination of the phenomenon of oligarchy, this recent chapter turns its attention to how
Former Chancellor George Osborne has warned that Reform UK “cannot be trusted to run the economy”, accusing Nigel Farage’s party of lacking fiscal credibility at a time when economic stewardship is likely to define the next general election. Speaking amid growing scrutiny of Reform’s costed plans,
Filipinas U17 top Group A, qualify for AFC Asian Cup - BusinessWorld Online FILIPINAS UNDER 17 FOOTBALL TEAM — THE-AFC.COMTHE PHILIPPINES clinched its spot in next
On a cool night at Dodger Stadium, Shohei Ohtani put up a show that defied imagination. In Game Four of the National League Championship Series, stalwarts of the blue and white swept the Brewers and booked a second consecutive trip to the World Series by
The Chancellor has been warned she is “flying blind” into November’s Budget after fresh analysis suggested far more non-domiciled residents have left the UK than the Government anticipated, with billions in expected tax revenues now at risk. In a report published today, economics consultancy ChamberlainWalker says
The Government has unveiled a national plan to create 400,000 green energy jobs within the next five years, in what ministers say will be one of the most significant workforce transitions in modern British history. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said the programme aims to double the
The Teacher Education Council (TEC) on Thursday launched a ten-year roadmap that seeks to strengthen teacher education in the Philippines. — ALMIRA S. MARTINEZ The Teacher Education Council (TEC) launched a ten-year teacher education roadmap on Thursday, which includes policy recommendations addressing the specialization and
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOThe state seismology agency debunked the popular belief that people on higher floors of a building should move upward during an earthquake, noting that evacuating to an open field remains the safest option. The idea suggests that during an earthquake, people on higher floors