PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANA BILL seeking to lower the retirement age for workers in both the public and private sectors was filed in the House of Representatives last week, aiming to allow Filipinos to retire in better health while creating more job opportunities for younger
A FLOOD CONTROL–THEMED nativity scene is displayed among the entries in the Belen Making Contest at the MBC Media Group building in Pasay City, Dec. 13. — THE PHILIPPINE STAR/NOEL B. PABALATE“Happy birthday, Jesus.” Beneath this familiar Christmas greeting lies a demanding idea: God did
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept. It is reshaping industry, and its impact is growing fast. This is why AI belongs at the center of board-level discussions. During a recent two-day AI Leadership and Corporate Governance workshop for the PNB Board led
SEC.GOV.PHTHE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the corporate registration of Seek Explore Sports Association, Inc. after finding it engaged in unauthorized investment activities.In an order dated Dec. 22, the SEC’s Enforcement and Investor Protection Department (EIPD) said it canceled the company’s registration for
By Andreas Kluth WE’RE ONCE AGAIN approaching the annual resetting of the Doomsday Clock. Last January, the Science and Security Board of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, a group of very smart people, moved the hands of their metaphorical clock to 89 seconds to midnight, where
We have a strong community relations program that prefers hiring workers within the vicinity of our factory. Our human resources (HR) manager says it’s a strategy to prevent people from organizing a labor union. Is that correct? — Arctic Owl.Contrary to the belief of your
Philippines ranks 57th in digital quality of life list - BusinessWorld Online The Philippines placed 57th out of 121 countries in the 2025 edition of the
BW FILE PHOTOPHILIPPINE STOCKS may stay above the 6,000 line on Friday, with trading activity expected to be light amid the holidays and as investors remain cautious on prospects for 2026.The bellwether Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) edged up by 0.01% or 0.65 point to
REUTERSTHE Board of Investments (BoI) has signed the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the Republic Act No. 12252, or the 99-year Investors’ Lease Act, marking a step towards the new regulation’s implementation next year.“Our goal is to establish the Philippines as a top global
REUTERSTHE International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the Philippine current account deficit to narrow gradually through 2030, driven by declining commodity prices and increased public and private savings.In a report following its Article IV Consultation with the Philippines, the IMF maintained its forecast for the current
P20 rice program seen reaching 15M households by end of 2026 - BusinessWorld Online PHILIPPINE STAR/NOEL B. PABALATETHE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it will scale
PSALM SUBSIDIES provided to government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) fell 38.91% year on year in November, the Bureau of the Treasury said.Budgetary support to state-run firms totaled P7.47 billion in November.Month on month, GOCC subsidies fell 16.23%.State-owned firms receive monthly subsidies from the National Government to