Big Tech’s easy ride is coming to an end
By Parmy Olson
TECH COMPANIES of a certain size have long expected an easy ride from authorities, and for good reason. They always got it. Apple, Inc....
Boeing Co. says it bargained in good faith for labor deal with machinists’ union
BOEING bargained in good faith with one of its biggest unions for a new labor contract and “did not hold back with an eye...
Banking challenges: Focusing on compliance
By Benel D. Lagua
A McKinsey report on global banking in 2023 has an important revelation. “One aspect of banking hasn’t changed: the price-to-book (P/B) ratio, which was...
Red flags that might indicate a hiring scam
By Rey Elbo
I’m a fresh college graduate. I’ve sent my resume to more than 50 employers, with some of them asking for unfamiliar requirements. For example,...
Terminated National ID printing contract brought to arbitration
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Thursday that its terminated contract with AllCard, Inc. (ACI) to print the National ID cards has...
Cybersecurity deemed core skill for BPOs — industry association
THE Contact Center Association of the Philippines (CCAP) said information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) companies must stay up to date with cybersecurity...
DoF says ratified tax deal gives it more tools to combat tax evasion
THE Department of Finance (DoF) said the ratification of a global agreement on tax cooperation a decade after it was signed by the Philippines...
PSEi ends at 7,000 level as Fed rate cut looms
THE MAIN INDEX on Thursday closed above 7,000 for the first time since February 2023 as August US consumer inflation data bolstered expectations of...
Philippine, Chinese diplomats hold talks on their sea dispute in Beijing
PHILIPPINE and Chinese envoys on Wednesday held diplomatic talks in Beijing on how to ease sea tensions, even as both sides insist on upholding...
House committee cuts OVP budget for 2025
A HOUSE of Representatives committee has slashed the Vice President’s proposed budget for next year by 64%, citing redundant funds that are already covered by other agencies.
‘Fake news,’ says palace on Defense chief’s resignation
THE PRESIDENTIAL palace on Thursday belied claims on social media that President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s Defense chief had quit.
“There are rumors that Secretary...
PHL men, women jumpstart Olympiad quest with 4-0 wins
BUDAPEST, Hungary — There was really no surprise when the Philippines had trouble-free opening round victories over Aruba in the men’s division and Malawi...