Monthly Archives: August 2018

Business groups urge lawmakers to weigh costs of shifting to federalism

Published by rudy Date posted on August 12, 2018

By: Roy Stephen C. Canivel, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Aug 12, 2018 Local business groups are worried about the consequences of shifting to a federal form of government, echoing the woes earlier raised by some of the country’s economic managers.

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Domestic helper accuses former employer and convicted maid abuser of cruel campaign of injustice

Published by rudy Date posted on August 11, 2018

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Dole warns public vs fake certification

Published by rudy Date posted on August 10, 2018

By Leslie Ann Aquino, Manila Bulletin, Aug 10, 2018 The Department of Labor and Employment on Friday has warned the public against the modus of withdrawing escrow deposits of recruitment agencies using falsified “certificate of no pending appealed case”.

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BSP’s interest hike won’t address supply-driven inflation – Pernia

Published by rudy Date posted on August 10, 2018

Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia says tightening of monetary policy by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas ‘will not directly address the supply side of inflation’ by Ralf Rivas, Rappler, Aug 10, 2018 MANILA, Philippines – Markets may have hailed the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas for showing force and implementing its strongest policy rate hike in…

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How emerging technology can help call center reps do more

Published by rudy Date posted on August 9, 2018

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Study: Remote workers face isolation, exhaustion

Published by rudy Date posted on August 9, 2018

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Powering AI in the enterprise

Published by rudy Date posted on August 9, 2018

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DOF: Unresolved fiscal issues on federalism imperil credit rating

Published by rudy Date posted on August 8, 2018

By Rea Cu, Businessmirror, Aug 8, 2018 THE Philippines risks its positive credit rating status if fiscal issues, in line with the shift to a federal form of government, remain unaddressed, the Department of Finance (DOF) told legislators.

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Earth at risk of becoming ‘hothouse’ if tipping point reached, report warns

Published by rudy Date posted on August 7, 2018

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Federalism breeds oppressive, unjust regime — Hilario Davide Jr.

Published by rudy Date posted on August 7, 2018

by Ghio Ong With Delon Porcalla(The Philippine Star), Aug 7, 2018 MANILA, Philippines — The proposed federal form of government for the Philippines could “breed a tyrannical, oppressive and unjust regime,” former chief justice Hilario Davide Jr. has warned.

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Corruption in Southeast Asia?

Published by rudy Date posted on August 6, 2018

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Climate change in Asia and the Pacific

Published by rudy Date posted on August 6, 2018

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Finance and healthcare among industries that will see biggest AI influence

Published by rudy Date posted on August 6, 2018

AI to take over ‘domain of knowledge’ jobs Marian McHugh, 06 August 2018 A recent report from PwC indicated that artificial intelligence (AI) will create as many jobs as it will destroy over the next two decades. While the news was optimistic about the technology’s effects on workforces, it brought into stark relief those jobs…

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Economists: Second-longest economic boom in US history ends in 2020 … with a recession

Published by rudy Date posted on August 6, 2018

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BSP warns against using ATM as collateral from loan sharks

Published by rudy Date posted on August 5, 2018

(The Philippine Star) , Aug 5, 2018 MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has reminded the public not to use their ATM (automated teller machine) cards as collateral for quick and easy loans from informal lenders or loan sharks.

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Call centers market – detailed analysis and growth prospects for next 5 years

Published by rudy Date posted on August 4, 2018

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The Fourth Industrial Revolution is changing how we grow, buy and choose what we eat

Published by rudy Date posted on August 3, 2018

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Night light data: An innovative way to track development

Published by rudy Date posted on August 3, 2018

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Rice prices to go down with tariffs in place: solon

Published by rudy Date posted on August 2, 2018

by ABS-CBN News, Aug 2, 2018 MANILA — Taxing rice imports will help bring down the price of the staple grain by P7 to P8 per kilo, a lawmaker who is pushing for the tariff said Thursday.

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The Economics of Power

Published by rudy Date posted on August 2, 2018

By K. Sabeel Rahman, April 14, 2016 The American social contract is collapsing. For many workers throughout the twentieth century, our economic policies created a basic bargain: individuals would work full-time jobs for large, established corporations, and in exchange would receive access to key benefits like healthcare, pensions, as well as pathways for upward mobility…

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Asia prepares for the jobs of tomorrow

Published by rudy Date posted on August 1, 2018

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How IT can help remote workers be more productive: 6 tips

Published by rudy Date posted on August 1, 2018

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Nov 25 – Dec 12: 18-Day Campaign
to End Violence Against Women

“End violence against women:
in the world of work and everywhere!”

 

Invoke Article 33 of the ILO constitution
against the military junta in Myanmar
to carry out the 2021 ILO Commission of Inquiry recommendations
against serious violations of Forced Labour and Freedom of Association protocols.

 

Accept National Unity Government
(NUG) of Myanmar.
Reject Military!

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