Monthly Archives: January 2022

Pandemic setbacks could prompt PHL review of ASEAN integration goals

Published by rudy Date posted on January 30, 2022

January 30, 2022 | 10:32 pm THE PHILIPPINES could call for revisions in a region-wide economic integration plan after the pandemic affected its growth trajectory, the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) said in a report. In a research paper, How Does the Philippines Fare in Meeting the ASEAN Economic Community Vision 2025?, PIDS said…

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Why micromobility is here to stay

Published by rudy Date posted on January 28, 2022

December 2, 2021 | Article By Kersten Heineke, Benedikt Kloss, Felix Rupalla, and Darius Scurtu Why micromobility is here to stay A new McKinsey survey suggests that consumers are open to micromobility solutions, but uptake will vary by country.

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Philippine economic growth back in positive territory, exceeds 2021 target

Published by rudy Date posted on January 28, 2022

By JON VIKTOR D. CABUENAS, GMA News Published January 27, 2022 10:12am Updated January 27, 2022 11:32am The Philippine economy grew at a faster pace in the last three months of 2021, bringing the full-year figure in line with the government’s target range, after the record-low seen in the previous year.

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We need to stop striving for work-life balance. Here’s why

Published by rudy Date posted on January 28, 2022

02-16-19SECRETS OF THE MOST PRODUCTIVE PEOPLE Work-life balance makes us set our sights too low, according to this sociologist. We need to stop striving for work-life balance. Here’s why BY TRACY BROWER3 MINUTE READ Recently, I received a question from a contact on LinkedIn. She asked me whether I thought work-life balance was dead. My…

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28 Jan 2022 – Economy beats forecasts, expands by 5.6% in 2021

Published by rudy Date posted on January 28, 2022

Louise Maureen Simeon – The Philippine Star January 28, 2022 | 12:00am Economy beats forecasts, expands by 5.6% in 2021 The economy, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP) or the final goods and services produced in the country, rose by 7.7 percent in the last quarter, topping analysts’ median estimate of 6.3 percent. Miguel…

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Trade deficit swells to 3-year high in 2021

Published by rudy Date posted on January 28, 2022

Louise Maureen Simeon – The Philippine Star January 28, 2022 | 12:00am Trade deficit swells to 3-year high in 2021 Latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed the country’s trade shortfall more than doubled to reach a record-high $5.2 billion in December from $2.45 billion in the same period in 2020.

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28 Jan 2022 – Electronics exports may expand 10% this year

Published by rudy Date posted on January 28, 2022

Louella Desiderio – The Philippine Star January 28, 2022 | 12:00am Electronics exports may expand 10% this year Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation Inc. (SEIPI) chairman Glenn Everett said during the group’s general membership meeting yesterday they are forecasting a 10 percent growth this year, based on local and global trends and…

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4 Philippine firms land in Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index

Published by rudy Date posted on January 28, 2022

4 Philippine firms land in Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index Iris Gonzales – The Philippine Star January 28, 2022 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Four listed Philippine companies made it to the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), which measures gender equality across big listed companies across the globe.

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28 Jan 2022 – FPI supports call for Senate approval of mega-trade deal

Published by rudy Date posted on January 28, 2022

Louella Desiderio – The Philippine Star  January 28, 2022 | 12:00am The STAR / Paolo Romero MANILA, Philippines — The Federation of Philippine Industries Inc. (FPI) is supporting calls for the Senate to immediately approve the country’s participation in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement.

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Economic recovery in Asean expected to be strong this year, but some risks lie ahead How well Asean can recover also depends on how well it can ride on global trends, economists and other experts said at a panel discussion.

Published by rudy Date posted on January 27, 2022

Adeline Tan PUBLISHED JAN 27, 2022, 8:09 PM SGT SINGAPORE – Economic recovery in Asean is expected to be strong this year, bolstered by pandemic fatigue and countries shifting its strategies from grappling with Covid-19 to living with it. But there are some uncertainties about whether governments will re-impose restrictions and growth will be collective,…

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27 Jan 2022 – 2022 HR trends in PH

Published by rudy Date posted on January 27, 2022

By Ernie Cecilia DPM January 27, 2022 PH’s future of work On January 21, Executive Director Ebb Hinchliffe of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (AmCham) hosted a discussion among selected industry leaders on the implications of “Future of Work” on American businesses in the Philippines. As chairman of AmCham’s Human Capital Committee…

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26 Jan 2022 – Top Predictions On What’s Next In The Business Process Outsourcing Industry For 2022

Published by rudy Date posted on January 26, 2022

YECCOUNCIL POST| Membership (Fee-Based) By Alfredo Atanacio, Co-Founder of UassistME.COM, on Inc. 30 Under 30 2012, and an AGLN Fellow. In 2021, there is no denying that there were plenty of disruptions for people-intensive industries. The business process outsourcing (BPO) sector was not spared from this. However, many forward-thinking BPO organizations have managed to turn…

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Senate bill on health workers’ COVID-19 benefits inches closer to final OK

Published by rudy Date posted on January 25, 2022

By: Christia Marie Ramos – Reporter / @CMRamosINQ INQUIRER.net / 11:49 PM January 25, 2022 MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Tuesday approved on second reading a bill mandating the grant of benefits and allowances to public and private health workers during the state of national public health emergency amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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25 Jan 2022 – State Department Releases Annual Trafficking in Persons Report

Published by rudy Date posted on January 25, 2022

January 25, 2022 5:46 PM VOA News The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated human trafficking, the U.S. State Department said in its annual Trafficking in Persons Report released Tuesday. “This year’s Trafficking in Persons Report sends a strong message to the world that global crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and enduring discriminatory policies…

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House OKs stronger bill vs trafficking; online offenses now included

Published by rudy Date posted on January 25, 2022

By: Neil Arwin Mercado – Reporter / @NAMercadoINQINQUIRER.net / 11:03 PM January 25, 2022 MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives approved on second reading the bill strengthening policies on anti-trafficking in persons by including online abuses, such as pornography, as offenses.

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25 Jan 2022 – DoTr reiterates legality of ‘no vax, no ride’ policy

Published by rudy Date posted on January 25, 2022
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Senate RCEP ratification debacle at the cost of PH GDP and welfare

Published by rudy Date posted on January 24, 2022

By Dan Steinbock January 24, 2022 President Duterte initiated the RCEP deal in early September. Without Senate ratification, the Philippines is about to lose hundreds of millions of dollars. In the coming months, delays will cost far more. Why the debacle? A WEEK ago, Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon urged members of both houses of…

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24 Jan 2022 – Industries have differing views on RCEP

Published by rudy Date posted on January 24, 2022

Industries have differing views on RCEP By …- January 24, 2022 By JED MACAPAGAL and IRMA ISIP, Malaya Industries and business groups have banded to lobby for the concurrence by the Senate to the ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, saying they will miss out on opportunities if the Philippines does not…

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21 Jan 2022 – Government workers entitled to paid quarantine leaves – CSC

Published by rudy Date posted on January 21, 2022
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Senate bill seeks to protect rest hours, prevent ‘unli-work from home’

Published by rudy Date posted on January 19, 2022

Angelica Y. Yang – Philstar.com January 19, 2022 | 12:00pm MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis Tolentino has filed a bill proposing penalties on employers who intrude on workers’ “rest hours” to prevent tasks and meetings from bleeding into personal time as many shift to work-from-home arrangements.

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The future of money: Where blockchain and cryptocurrency will take us next The evolution of new technologies, financial innovations and the dramatic evolution of digital currencies is transforming the way we use money. How it will evolve is anyone’s guess.

Published by rudy Date posted on January 18, 2022

Marc Wojno Written by Marc Wojno, Senior Editor on January 18, 2022 | SPECIAL REPORT The Future of Money The Future of Money From blockchain and bitcoin to NFTs and the metaverse, how fintech innovation is changing the future of money. We are on the precipice of a new form of finance that will use…

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18 Jan 2022 – BSP received over 40K complaints – Diokno

Published by rudy Date posted on January 18, 2022

By Anna Leah E. Gonzales January 18, 2022 THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Monday said it received more than 40,000 complaints on financial transactions from 2020 to 2021.

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7 Jan 2022 – Jobless rate hits lowest since start of pandemic, but job quality worsens

Published by rudy Date posted on January 7, 2022

Ramon Royandoyan – Philstar.com January 7, 2022 | 11:41am Jobless rate hits lowest since start of pandemic, but job quality worsens Devotees at National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help at Baclaran in The STAR / Michael Varcas ANILA, Philippines — Unemployment rate in November last year hit its lowest level since the start…

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The updated federation developments are posted in the Ntuc Phl facebook.

Published by rudy Date posted on January 6, 2022
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BSP pitches alternative data for credit score

Published by rudy Date posted on January 5, 2022

by Elijah Felice Rosales – The Philippine Star, 5 Jan 2022 MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has asked financial firms to look into clients’ non-traditional or alternative data such as social media or online transactions for credit scoring.

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Maynilad management inks CBA with rank-and-file union

Published by rudy Date posted on January 5, 2022

by Catherine Talavera – The Philippine Star, 5 Jan 2022 MANILA, Philippines — The management of west zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services and its rank-and-file union Maynilad Water and Sewerage Union–Philippine Transportation and General Workers Organization (MWSU-PGTWO), recently signed a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

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3 of 10 Pinoys shop, pay bills online

Published by rudy Date posted on January 5, 2022

by Elijah Felice Rosales – The Philippine Star, 5 Jan 2022 MANILA, Philippines — At least three in every 10 Filipinos now complete their retail transactions through digital means, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

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40 MRT employees infected

Published by rudy Date posted on January 5, 2022

by Marc Jayson Cayabyab – The Philippine Star, 5 Jan 2022 MANILA, Philippines — At least 40 of 241 employees of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 tested positive for COVID-19 after they underwent antigen tests on Monday, the MRT-3 management announced yesterday.

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12 events to expect in 2022, mostly grim

Published by rudy Date posted on January 5, 2022

by Jarius Bondoc – The Philippine Star, 5 Jan 2021 If 2021 was the year the world turned back COVID-19, will 2022 see it licked? And what of the pandemic aftermaths, the tightening hold of big tech on people’s lives, and the worsening rivalry between China and America? Global events will shape or shock the…

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GCash users plant milestone 1 million virtual trees in GForest

Published by rudy Date posted on January 4, 2022

by Richmond Mercurio – The Philippine Star, 4 Jan 2022 MANILA, Philippines — The environmental sustainability feature on the GCash app has hit a new milestone, as more users are helping contribute in the fight against climate change.

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