American elections matter to the Philippines even if Filipinos do not vote for their President this November. Currently, there is a tight contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. It is important to the Philippines because of the future American foreign policy...
MALVAR, Batangas – A pledge of commitment for economic development and investment promotion in the province of Batangas was signed during the 2024 Batangas Business Conference on Friday, September 20, at Holiday Inn Suites Lima Park in this town. BATANGAS Gov. Hermilando Mandanas (fifth from...
Service excellence has always been a cornerstone of customer satisfaction, especially in service industries where human interactions play a pivotal role. In the age of artificial intelligence (AI), the dynamics of delivering exceptional service are evolving. AI is transforming businesses’...
The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has denied the petition of Bohol Light Company, Inc. (BLCI) to reverse a regional trial court (RTC) ruling that the firm has "no clear and categorical exemption from other local taxes." Assailed by the BLCI was the March 31, 2016 decision issued by the Tagbilaran...
We all know that different people get paid or earn varying amounts of money depending on the work they do and how well they do it. Typically, the job you get or the business you have would depend on a wide variety of factors such as your physical attributes, skills, education, experience,...
As the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry grows in the Philippines, an Australian-based service outsourcing firm aims to expand its job opportunities in the country. The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) reported earlier this year that nearly 800 BPO companies were registered in...
As one of the iconic IHG hotels in Ortigas, Holiday Inn Manila Galleria recently unveiled its newly transformed spaces in a grand demonstration of its commitment to providing exceptional guest experiences. The bedroom is renovated from top to bottom with plush detials. Considered a landmark in the...
The Economist recently published a column by Bartleby entitled “Why you should never retire.” “When this guest Bartleby entered the job market, she assumed that when the day comes, she too would be a pensioner. A quarter of a century on, your 48-year-old columnist hopes to be writing for The...
The recent months have been full of alumni homecomings, especially this month of September. We recently culminated our week-long celebration of our high school class alumni homecoming with a General LCC Alumni Homecoming last Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Homecoming is a good way to reconnect with...
Benjamin Franklin's words, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest,” resonate deeply. This belief was instilled in my family, with my parents valuing education as the key to shaping our lives. My siblings, now teachers, continue this legacy, inspiring others with their knowledge and...
Sixty-seven schools in Baguio will benefit from the Generate Opportunities & Lead in Education to Accelerate Development (GO & LEAD) program, an initiative that offers professional development for school principals, aiming to improve student outcomes and boost overall school performance....
In this fast-paced environment, everything is fast—fast food, fast cars, fast communication, fast entertainment—everything is fast and quick, especially with the evolving technology that enables us to squeeze in many tasks in a concise amount of time. It looks like an efficient use of time and...
