Convincing an indecisive boss to act
By Rey Elbo
We have a new department manager who was promoted from the ranks. He often drags his feet in making a decision on our proposals....
PSEi falls following typhoon, Wall Street’s drop
PHILIPPINE STOCKS ended in the red on Thursday as trading resumed after Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi) hit the capital, and following Wall Street’s...
Shipping measure expected to rein in high cargo charges
THE International Maritime Trade Competitiveness Act is expected to address “unreasonably high” international shipping charges, which are holding back both importers and exporters, the...
Notice of auction issued for Dumaguete port expansion
THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said it has issued a bid invitation for the P533.31-million expansion of the Port of Dumaguete.
Bids will be accepted...
Brick-and-mortar retailers call for VAT on global online sellers
THE retail industry said international online sellers should be taxed equally compared with physical stores in the Philippines, noting that the industry is disadvantaged when online sellers’ transactions go untaxed.
Philippine oil tanker causes oil spill after capsizing off waters of Bataan
A MARINE tanker carrying industrial fuel sank in rough seas off the Philippines on Thursday, causing a large oil spill, authorities said.
A search was...
Analysts urge China not to manipulate talks with Manila on sea dispute
CHINA should avoid a domineering stance in negotiations with the Philippines to ease sea tensions, security analysts said on Thursday, after Beijing told Manila not to complicate the situation.
Death toll from Carina hits 21
SEVEN people died in the capital region mostly from drowning, five in Batangas province, three each in Cavite and Rizal provinces, one in Bulacan...
22 Filipino athletes in Paris Games
IT wasn’t a walk in the park.
At the jaws of adversity and teeth of struggle for years, Filipino athletes thrived and strived for greatness...
NBA signs broadcasting deal with Disney, Amazon, Comcast worth $77 billion
WALT Disney’s ESPN, Comcast-owned NBCUniversal and Amazon.com have clinched the rights to carry National Basketball Association (NBA) games in an 11-year deal valued at...
Argentina beaten 2-1 by Morocco in chaotic Olympic opener, France cruise
PARIS — A fan invasion in the opening match of the Olympic football tournament between Argentina and Morocco on Wednesday caused chaos, with Argentina...
Indonesia launches ‘Golden Visa’ to lure foreign investors, boost economy
JAKARTA — Indonesia launched a long-term visa scheme on Thursday intended to attract foreign investors, President Joko Widodo said, with amounts of up to...