Monthly Archives: June 2018

5 ways AI is building better, brighter future for Asia

Published by rudy Date posted on June 30, 2018

by Manila Standard, Jun 30, 2018 All across Asia, a hotly-debated topic amongst business leaders, government policymakers, academics and industry experts is the potential impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have on society.

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In Trump’s trade war, companies like GM wind up on both sides

Published by rudy Date posted on June 30, 2018

By Matthew Campbell, Bloomberg, Jun 30, 2018 In imposing sweeping tariffs, President Donald Trump is betting he can give domestic companies a boost while beating back foreign competitors. The problem is figuring out which one is which.

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The human cost of climate change

Published by rudy Date posted on June 29, 2018

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4 Reasons why the gig economy will only keep growing in numbers

Published by rudy Date posted on June 28, 2018

https://www.forbes.com/sites/abdullahimuhammed/2018/06/28/4-reasons-why-the-gig-economy-will-only-keep-growing-in-numbers/#462d52c611eb Right now, more than one in three workers are freelancers. Of the freelancers who are over 55, 49% are using supplemental gig work to help fund their eventual retirement. This contributes to the overall growth of the gig economy, but the news isn’t all good. Overall, 40% of freelance workers worry that they will…

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Published by rudy Date posted on June 28, 2018

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Two years of Duterte: Broken and fulfilled promises

Published by rudy Date posted on June 27, 2018

Rodrigo Duterte has broken his promise to ‘behave’ as president and to sail to Philippine Rise. But he has thrown support for pro-poor policies and increased the pay for soldiers and cops. Read on for an update on presidential promises. by Pia Ranada, Rappler, Jun 27, 2018

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AI, automation, and the future of work: Ten things to solve for

Published by rudy Date posted on June 26, 2018

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The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2018

Published by rudy Date posted on June 26, 2018

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How to solve the plastic crisis

Published by rudy Date posted on June 26, 2018

Just eight countries are responsible for most ocean plastic. They need help. By Adam Minter, Bloomberg, Jun 26, 2018 Since Jan. 1, when China stopped accepting the rich world’s recyclable plastic waste, it’s gotten a ton of criticism for worsening the already deep crisis of ocean plastic pollution. But China isn’t the only culprit here.…

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Decoding global talent 2018

Published by rudy Date posted on June 25, 2018

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CHR issues guidelines vs LGBT discrimination

Published by rudy Date posted on June 25, 2018

by Philippine Daily Inquirer, Jun 25, 2018 The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has launched a set of guidelines for handling complaints involving discrimination against members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.

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China’s economic statistics show troubling inconsistencies

Published by rudy Date posted on June 25, 2018

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Architects of networked disinformation

Published by rudy Date posted on June 25, 2018

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11 manufacturing sectors under PCC watch

Published by rudy Date posted on June 24, 2018

by Richmond Mercurio (The Philippine Star), Jun 24, 2018 MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is keeping a close watch on various „priority“ industries in the local manufacturing sector for possible anti-competitive practices.

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June 24, 2018 – UNION VICTORY IN HANJIN! There will be more, as scores of similar illegal dismissal cases filed as unfair labor practice (ULP) are being heard.

Published by rudy Date posted on June 24, 2018
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Another young mother arrested

Published by rudy Date posted on June 23, 2018

By Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Cebu Daily News, Jun 23,2018 CYBERPORNOGRAPHY TRADE IN CORDOVA It was just two years ago when Miriam (not her real name) gave birth to her second son. Without any means of income, the then 20-year-old mother decided to venture into a “home-based enterprise” that would give her enough money to…

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IACAT rescues 176 victims in May

Published by rudy Date posted on June 23, 2018

By Jeffrey Damicog, Manila Bulletin, Jun 23, 2018 The Inter-Agency Council Against Human Trafficking (IACAT) was able to rescue in May a total of 176 victims of human trafficking and illegal recruitment.

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More Duterte fallout on the Philippine economy

Published by rudy Date posted on June 21, 2018

Economic managers grapple with erratic and populist policies by Richard Heydarian, Jun 21, 2018 Two years into Rodrigo Duterte’s presidency, the Philippines’ once-celebrated economy is beginning to display vulnerabilities. Inflation has breached the government’s target, the peso is in free fall, and the country is suffering its largest current-account deficit in 18 years.

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Working from home: 5 hidden downsides no one talks about

Published by rudy Date posted on June 19, 2018

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Why is crying at work such a big deal?

Published by rudy Date posted on June 19, 2018

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[OPINION] Why is the Philippine peso the weakest in ASEAN?

Published by rudy Date posted on June 18, 2018

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Wage hikes to cut jobs — businessmen

Published by rudy Date posted on June 18, 2018

by Richmond Mercurio (The Philippine Star), Jun 18, 2018 MANILA, Philippines — Raising wages further would lead to job losses, while suspending the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law would not address inflation, said foreign business leaders.

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BSP revises FDI projection upward to $9.2 B

Published by rudy Date posted on June 18, 2018

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has revised upwards its FDI inflow projection to $9.2 billion instead of $8.2 billion this year amid the anticipated higher net inflow and lower net outflow in the other investments account. by Lawrence Agcaoili (The Philippine Star) – Jun 18, 2018 MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is seen booking…

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Rise of the machines: has technology evolved beyond our control?

Published by rudy Date posted on June 15, 2018

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Strategies for providing social protection for all

Published by rudy Date posted on June 14, 2018

by https://www.adb.org/news/features/strategies-providing-social-protection-all, 14 June 2018 Informal workers such as street vendors, home-based workers, and small business operators make up about 60% of Asia’s total labor force.

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Strategies for providing social protection for all

Published by rudy Date posted on June 14, 2018

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The gender gap in financial inclusion won’t budge. Here are three ways to shrink it

Published by rudy Date posted on June 14, 2018

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‘This economy will slow’ in mid-2019 or 2020: J.P. Morgan strategist

Published by rudy Date posted on June 14, 2018

The 9-year bull market will likely end in mid-2019 or 2020, says J.P. Morgan strategist David Kelly. “We got all this sugar rush of fiscal stimulus right now,” he says. “But it’s a sugar rush.” Kelly recommends international stocks for long-term investing. Kellie Ell, CNBC.com, Jun 14, 2018 The party might be over soon for…

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Unions did great things for the working class

Published by rudy Date posted on June 13, 2018

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How well you age depends on what you think of old age

Published by rudy Date posted on June 13, 2018

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