FREEPIKBy Leonardo J. Matignas, Jr.AS THE SAYING GOES, “prevention is better than cure.” This principle is especially true when addressing dishonest or illegal acts committed by individuals or organizations for unjust advantage — commonly known as occupational fraud.Occupational fraud involves the misuse of one’s position
Rapid increase in retail lending poses short-term asset quality risks for Philippine banks — Moody’s
PHILIPPINE BANKS are expected to post a rapid increase in retail loans over the next three years, which could boost their margins but pose asset quality risks, Moody’s Ratings said.“Retail lending in the Philippines will grow further and reach 25% of banking system loans over
Sarah Michelle Gellar and James Marsters in a scene from the TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer.BUFFY fans are rejoicing that a reboot of the series by Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao is imminent, with Sarah Michelle Gellar set to reprise the title role.For millennials like
SWAN UK, a support community for families affected by undiagnosed genetic conditions, is gearing up to raise awareness on Undiagnosed Children’s Day this Friday, April 25, 2025.Undiagnosed genetic conditions, also known as syndromes without a name, occur when a child or young adult is believed
Newell Brands is proud to announce that its DYMO LetraTag 200B has won the EOPA Best Business Product Award. The award, presented annually, recognizes products that stand out for their innovation, functionality, and user-friendliness.Liesbet De Soomer, Global Marketing Director at DYMO, spoke about the significance
Campaigners Gather Outside Home Office to Call for Protection of Decapod Crustaceans in Scientific ResearchLondon, UK – On World Day for Laboratory Animals, campaigners led by animal welfare organisation Crustacean Compassion gathered outside the Home Office to demand immediate action from Secretary of State Yvette
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s aircraft carrier Shandong was tracked 2.23 nautical miles off Babuyan Islands on April 22. — PHILIPPINE NAVYBy Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, ReporterTHE Philippine Navy on Thursday said it monitored a Chinese aircraft carrier, six escort ships and a spy ship
CHESS PIECES are seen in front of displayed China and Taiwan’s flags in this illustration taken Jan. 25, 2022. — REUTERSBy Adrian H. Halili, ReporterTHE Philippines’ National Security Council (NSC) on Thursday accused China of trying to sway the midterm national and local elections in
FILIPINOS line up for free food in Manila. — PHILIPPINE STAR/KRIZ JOHN ROSALESTHE National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board on Thursday approved a P74.6-billion food stamp project of the Social Welfare department that will give poor Filipino families monthly food vouchers.The Reducing Food Insecurity
PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANTHE Presidential Palace on Thursday said that it is still ironing out logistics issues to eventually roll out the government’s P20-per-kilogram rice program nationwide.“We are still fixing possible logistics issues, but it will be implemented nationwide,” Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire A.
Enrique A. Manalo, Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Philippines — DFA.GOV.PHTHE PHILIPPINES will be hosting high-level meetings with middle-income countries (MICs) next week to tackle current challenges and sustain the growth path amid global uncertainties.“This conference advances the group’s objectives to pursue concrete solutions to address
PHILIPPINE STAR/ MIGUEL DE GUZMAN FORMER Vice-President Maria Leonor G. Robredo has endorsed the Senate candidacy of ex-Interior Secretary Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr. and former Senator Emmanuel D. Pacquiao, who are among the candidates endorsed by the Marcos administration.The former vice-president backed Mr. Abalos’ Senate bid