Some careers are planned. Others grow naturally from who a person already is. For Asha Vaughn, a dental assistant from New Jersey, her career is an extension of how she was raised—guided by hard work, compassion, and a belief in doing things the right way. “I
The automotive industry stands at the edge of a revolution, and it’s not just about the technology inside cars. An automotive digital marketing strategy has become critically important for companies to survive in the market, because 95% of potential car buyers begin their research online. We’re
A proposed rule change could reshape the global sukuk market as regulators, scholars and issuers debate whether tighter asset ownership requirements would strengthen Shariah authenticity or disrupt liquidity and issuance. The discussion focuses on AAOIFI Standard 62, which aims to clarify what constitutes genuine asset backing
Jobseekers are lined up at a job fair in Antipolo, Rizal, June 12, 2025. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Erika Mae P. SinakingPHILIPPINE WAGE regulators opened talks on a possible increase in the minimum pay for domestic workers in Metro Manila, a move that could
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced that electricity rates will fall by P0.16 per kilowatt-hour in January. — PHILIPPINE STAR/RYAN BALDEMOROVER EIGHT MILLION customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will see lower electricity bills this month as the power distributor announced a rate cut on Monday.
A laptop screen shows an interaction with an AI chatbot. — REUTERSBy Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, ReporterFILIPINOS have the second-highest level of digital patience among seven Asia-Pacific countries, but this could shorten over time as more brands compete in the digital space, according to a
PHILIPPINE STAR/MICHAEL VARCASBy Ashley Erika O. Jose, ReporterPHILIPPINE telecommunications companies (telcos) are preparing for major shifts in the telco landscape, including margin pressure and evolving business strategies, as the Konektadong Pinoy Act reshapes competition, according to analysts.“The entry of new participants and a more intense
Megaworld President and Chief Executive Officer Lourdes Gutierrez-Alfonso — MREIT.COM.PHLISTED property developer Megaworld Corp. has allocated P8 billion to develop a 97-hectare (ha) township in Negros Occidental, banking on continued growth in the Visayas.The project, called The Sugartown, is the company’s 37th township in the
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOELECTRONIC wallet platform GCash has launched in-app one-time passwords (OTPs) to strengthen account security against phishing, scams, and fraud.“Our upgrade to In-App OTPs is a strategic move to put an end to phishable SMS OTPs. We will shift users to instant, GCash app-verified
Aboitiz Foods acquires Singapore animal nutrition firm - BusinessWorld Online Aboitiz Foods President and Chief Executive Officer Tristan S. Aboitiz — ABOITIZFOODS.COMABOITIZ EQUITY Ventures, Inc. said
BUREAU OF THE TREASURY FACEBOOK PAGETHE GOVERNMENT upsized the volume of Treasury bills (T-bills) it awarded on Monday as it took advantage of strong market appetite that pushed yields down across all tenors.The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) raised P37.8 billion via the T-bills it
FOR a large part of the recent past, Caucasian men have mostly occupied the space reserved for sexual fantasies (think The Chippendales and Magic Mike). Judging by The Man Alive Choice show late last December at the City of Dreams Manila, perhaps that sentiment is