The newly formed alliance of online gaming operators is warning that the recent move by the central bank to cut off easy access to gambling sites via e-wallets could backfire by pushing players into the unregulated black market. The PlaySafe Alliance of the Philippines, comprising 18 online gaming...
The office of Senator Robinhood Padilla on Monday, Aug. 18, announced the resignation of actress Nadia Montenegro as one of its political officers, following allegations that she used marijuana within Senate premises. In her written explanation addressed to Padilla’s office, Montenegro recounted...
Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri announced on Saturday, Aug. 16, that he and his entire staff will undergo mandatory drug testing on Monday. This, as he outlined a plan that places accountability on record and urged peers to adopt the same standard across the chamber. Zubiri framed the...
The country’s most influential business groups have joined forces to urge the Supreme Court (SC) to reconsider its decision voiding the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte as unconstitutional, warning that it could erode trust in the government and impact investor confidence. In a...
Some senators are supporting the call for random drug testing in the upper chamber, following an incident of alleged marijuana use within its premises. It was Senate Minority Leader Vicente "Tito Sotto" III who first made the call. He stated that random drug testing was in effect among the Senate...
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Francis Ed. Lim urged the country’s leading financial executives to demonstrate ethical leadership, as the Philippine capital market has lagged behind its regional counterparts due to a lack of integrity. “Integrity is the invisible currency of our...
The country’s car sales posted a 1.4 percent increase in July, the slowest growth rate for the year, as the industry reels from the impact of severe weather disturbances. Based on a joint report by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" Padilla has called for an investigation into reports that one of his staff was caught smoking marijuana within the premises of the Senate. Lawyer Rudolf Philip Jurado, Padilla 's chief-of-staff, said on Thursday, Aug. 14, that they have asked for a written...
Getting a job can be a tough process, but these tips can help you succeed in an interview and land the position you’re applying for. The preparation starts before the interview itself, with your resume. It should be brief, well-written, and highlight your major accomplishments, educational...
Electricity consumers can expect to see higher transmission rates on their August bills, as the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) starts to recover long-standing infrastructure investments. The NGCP reported on Wednesday, Aug. 13, that its transmission rates climbed by ₱0.1312...
Senator Imee Marcos has sounded the alarm over the potential fallout of the United States’ move to impose 100% tariff on Philippine semiconductor exports, a sector valued at USD 4.5 billion to USD 6 billion in annual shipments to the US. “We cannot underestimate the devastating impact these...
The Philippine information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) sector is bracing for the potential impact of a bill in the United States (US) Senate that seeks to end the practice of offshoring among American call centers. The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines...
