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Proposed labor policies to hurt Philippine export growth

Published by rudy Date posted on October 31, 2016

By Richmond Mercurio (The Philippine Star), October 31, 2016 MANILA, Philippines – Proposed labor policies, which include wage adjustments and the termination of the end-of-contract (endo) work arrangement, are seen to drag down the country’s already slumping export growth, the Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport) said.

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TUCP holds 8th National Convention, Elects new president and officers

Published by rudy Date posted on July 5, 2016

Some 1,000 delegates, guests, and observers attended the 8th National Convention on 1 May 2016 in Quezon City, with the theme “Towards Decent Work and Equitable Development”, in compliance with the Court of Appeals Order (CA-G.R. SP No. 130863) and Supreme Court Decision (G.R. 213188), and in accordance with the TUCP Constitution and Bylaws. The…

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Babala sa OFWs: ‘Wag kumagat sa FB job offers

Published by rudy Date posted on June 29, 2016

By Armida Rico, Abante, June 29, 2016 Muling pinayuhan kahapon ng pamunuan ng Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) ang lahat ng naghahanap ng trabaho na huwag maniwala sa mga naglipanang job offers sa Facebook at Twitter.

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Chasing shadows: Tax strategies to tackle the shadow economy

Published by rudy Date posted on June 16, 2016

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These 3 factors are sinking the world economy

Published by rudy Date posted on February 4, 2016

This article is published in collaboration with Project Syndicate. January is usually expected to be a good month for stock markets, with new money gushing into investment funds, while tax-related selling abates at the end of the year. Although the data on investment returns in the United States actually show that January profits have historically…

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Memo on the economy for the next Philippine president

Published by rudy Date posted on February 3, 2016

Almost all Filipinos want their president to succeed. Only politics makes it difficult to see through this basic fact. Significant success of the president momentously moves the nation forward.

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Philippine economy thrives as young workers stay in the country

Published by rudy Date posted on November 8, 2015

Where many of his friends and relatives have opted to move to North America to find a good job, the 38-year-old’s preference has always been to remain at home with his wife and four children.

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Is the sharing economy getting the culture wrong?

Published by rudy Date posted on September 15, 2015

Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky asked Peter Thiel, who invested in the company, for the single most important piece of advice he had for Airbnb. Thiel replied, “Don’t fuck up the culture.” This was a great advice, not just for Airbnb but also for every organization operating in the sharing economy. However, a couple…

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JFC laments non-implementation of Data Privacy Act

Published by rudy Date posted on August 31, 2015

MANILA, Philippines – Foreign business groups said the Philippines’ first data privacy law remains a “piece of paper” after nearly three years of its passing.

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Weaker peso is good for PHL economy – NEDA’s Balisacan

Published by rudy Date posted on January 20, 2014

Don’t worry, Philippine economic managers are saying if the dollar turns stronger in tandem with the US economic recovery. There is an ample supply of the greenback to absorb external shocks while the peso’s weakness – eventually – bodes well for the economy.

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Kinks in the economy

Published by rudy Date posted on April 15, 2013

After the euphoria-inducing investment-grade rating given to the Philippines during the Lenten break, a string of not-so-good news has hit the economic front. Foreign direct investments—or money that goes into productive undertakings like tourism, agriculture, or industrial projects—registered a net inflow of $576 million in January, down by nearly half from $1.05 billion posted in…

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Why an aging population is not good for economy

Published by rudy Date posted on November 19, 2011

Imagine this scenario:  The only child of two aging and sickly parents faces deep pressure to provide for all their needs since there are no siblings to help carry the burden.

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Corruption keeps PHL economy from growing, business leaders say

Published by rudy Date posted on September 14, 2011

Widespread corruption, not only in government but also in the business sector, is a stumbling block that keeps the economy from growing, business leaders and analysts said at the 1st Integrity Summit Wednesday.

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‘Shadow economy’ a rich source of tax revenue—ADB

Published by rudy Date posted on July 14, 2011

A study by the Asian Development Bank found that the Philippines has one of the highest tax rates in Asia, but the country’s untaxed underground economy is also among the largest in the world.

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Economy facing new risks

Published by rudy Date posted on October 21, 2010

Prices of commodities including petroleum are beginning to spike upward again, which could derail global economic recovery and affect growth in the Philippines, according to economists.

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Leading indicator points to slow economic recovery

Published by rudy Date posted on October 5, 2009

THE Philippine economy may go through a ”slow recovery” in the third quarter, according to the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB), as its composite leading economic index (LEI) slid further into negative territory. Citing a moderate decline in its LEI, the agency said the indicator slipped to negative 0.425 in the third quarter from a…

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Teodoro cites 4 steps to stimulate economy

Published by rudy Date posted on July 28, 2009

MANILA, Philippines – Defense Secretary Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro outlined his roadmap for the country’s sustained economic growth anchored on lasting peace specifically in southern Philippines.

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RP ranks 114th among 144 countries in Global Peace Index

Published by rudy Date posted on June 4, 2009

WASHINGTON – The Philippines is 114th among 144 countries in the world rated for their state of peace in the face of global recession and growing political instability.

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