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By Aldwin Quitasol, InterAksyon | Jan 12, 2018, BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A young construction worker was killed after being caught in an explosion during blasting operations for the construction of a farm-to-market road in Luba town, Abra Thursday afternoon.

By InterAksyon, Jan 12, 2018 MANILA, Philippines — The agency responsible for efforts to combat poverty is itself urging the reform of the government’s anti-poverty policy with the launch of a book which argues that poverty eradication should be the centerpiece of economic, social and environmental policies.

Amsterdam to curb Airbnb rentals to 30 days a year Amsterdam announced Wednesday it will impose a new 30-day curb on renting out private homes via websites like Airbnb from next year, seeking to stem a deluge of tourists flocking to its famous canals.

Drivers allege the ride-hailing company misled them on how much money they could make. Uber denies the allegations but settles to avoid further legal fees. BY DARA KERR, Jan 11, 2018

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BY MAYVELIN U. CARABALLO, Manila Times, Jan 11, 2018 Philippines will continue to outpace many of its Southeast Asian neighbors in terms of economic growth, the World Bank said as it released estimates for this year up to 2020.

By AC Nicholls, CNN Philippines, Jan 11, 2018 Philippines, January 11) — Anti-Poverty Chief Liza Maza said the tax reform law will make it difficult for around 21 million Filipinos living under the poverty line.

BY KENNETH HARE HERNANDEZ, Manila Times, Jan 11, 2018 Paid sex was behind most of the 918 cases of Filipinos found to be carrying the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in October 2017.

By Kevin Kwang @KevinKwangCNA, Jan 11, 2018 SINGAPORE: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Chan Chun Sing on Thursday (Jan 11) shared his thoughts about leadership traits needed to steer Singapore into the future.

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by Lauren Thomas, CNBC, Jan 10, 2018 Walmart is expanding its “Scan & Go” technology to an additional 100 locations across the U.S., the retailer announced Tuesday, playing into a growing trend of companies giving consumers the option to shop their stores without interacting with a cashier.

by Christina Mendez (The Philippine Star), Jan 10, 2018 MANILA, Philippines — President Duterte has ordered the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) to revoke an agreement that supposedly provided guidelines on the implementation of labor and occupational health safety regulations.

by ABS-CBN News, Jan 10, 2018 MANILA – Higher taxes on fuel will result in a “minimal” increase in commodity prices and P24.5 billion will be given to the poor to help them cope, President Rodrigo Duterte’s economic managers said Wednesday.

By Rizal Raoul Reyes, Businessmirror, Jan 10, 2018 THE digital age has brought hope to peoples and countries to enable them to pursue greater transparency and better governance. Moreover, the development of the Internet has opened many possibilities to make life easier for people in almost every facet of their lives.

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The Velonzas allegedly confiscated Bergado’s passport and forced her to work ’14 hours a day and 7 days a week, for virtually no pay, for almost 3 years’ by Don Kevin Hapal, Rappler, Jan 10, 2018 MANILA, Philippines – A Filipina victim of human trafficking filed a lawsuit against her employers for allegedly forcing her…

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It’s not just about working hard. It’s about what you devote your time to. By John Boitnott, https://www.inc.com/john-boitnott/most-millionaires-created-their-own-luck-by-taking-these-4-approaches-and-its-not-about-working-hard.html

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by Hernán Galperin, Jan 9, 2018 Martin Schneider often got things done faster than a female colleague, Nicole Hallberg, who worked at the same small employment services agency. He figured this was because of his extra experience.

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by Agence France-Presse, Jan 9, 2018 MIAMI, United States — Women who regularly work the night shift in Europe and North America may face a 19 percent higher risk of cancer than those who work during the day, said a study Monday.