Unions want say in upskilling, protection in event of layoffs
THE GOVERNMENT needs to consult with unions in reskilling and upskilling workers and ensure worker protections are in place in case of layoffs, a labor federation said.
SSS taps Metrobank Trust to manage P1.5B in funds
SOCIAL Security System (SSS) has chosen Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co.’s (Metrobank) trust banking group to manage its P1.5-billion balanced fund.
“We are privileged to...
Resilience through collective action: Responding to China’s gray-zone campaign
By Sherwin E. Ona
THE numerous collision and water cannon incidents against Philippine vessels by the Chinese Coast Guard and its maritime militia arm are raising tensions in...
Coaching poor performers
By Rey Elbo
You need to tell me in detail how you’re doing it, except that we don’t have time for that. Whatever you’re doing, I’m sure you’ve communicated your expectations in clear terms. If not, that’s the first red flag.
Hail to the Minilateral Chiefs Biden, Kishida, and Marcos Jr.
By Andreas Kluth
THE pageantry unfolding in Washington this week, and again this summer, will speak volumes about the US and its changing role in the world,...
PHL stocks drop further as March US CPI picks up
PHILIPPINE STOCKS closed lower on Thursday following faster-than-expected US consumer inflation last month, which could lead to delayed policy easing by the US Federal...
NFA approves palay buying prices topping out at P30/kg
THE National Food Authority (NFA) Council said on Thursday that it approved buying prices for palay, or unmilled rice, that top out at P30...
Rice imports hit 1.18 million MT
THE PHILIPPINES imported 1.18 million metric tons (MT) of rice as of April 4, the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) reported.
The BPI said rice...
Weak evidence seen for liberal foreign ownership boosting FDI — economists
LIFTING foreign ownership restrictions does not necessarily lead to increased foreign direct investment (FDI) or boost economic growth, according to a discussion paper published...
Marcos bars state cars from using sirens, blinkers
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has banned sirens, blinkers and other signaling devices among state vehicles, saying these are a traffic hazard.
Their use has...
US to hold more patrols with allies in disputed sea
A UNITED STATES security official on Thursday said Washington is expected to hold more patrols with allies in the South China Sea.
The Philippines, US,...
Jeepneys to go on strike starting April 15 vs modernization
PHILIPPINE jeepney drivers and operators on Thursday declared a transport strike across the country starting Monday to again oppose the government’s transport modernization program that will eventually phase out decrepit jeepneys.