Residents of the West Bank urban refugee camp of Nur Shams evacuate their homes and carry their belongings as the Israeli military continues its operation in the area on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed) U.S. officials have had “ongoing talks and discussions” with ...
In the 2020s, BS Management Accounting (BSMA) programs have become increasingly prevalent in colleges and universities, often presented as an alternative to the more established BS Accountancy (BSA) program. This trend is largely attributed to the stringent academic requirements imposed on BSA...
French President Emmanuel Macron, center, speaks with European Council President Antonio Costa, left, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as they leave the Elysee Palace, after an informal meeting of leaders from key European Union nations and the United Kingdom, in Paris,...
Speaking up is hard. In my previous article, I wrote about moral courage and breaking the silence. As professional accountants and auditors, we've witnessed organizational pressure and politics—where individuals wield their authority to achieve personal gain or protect an organization by...
In economic value creation, the budget is a compelling factor in achieving goals and objectives. It is a critical tool, a means to an economic end. The size and level of budget autonomy, as well as the accountability of managers for performance, engender both cerebral and emotional responses that...
A girl watches as Mohammad Eid mourns his cousin Dima, along with her uncle and grandfather, who were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Saturday, during their funeral in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana) Israel and Hamas appear to be...
Extreme weather events battered developing countries this year despite their small contribution to climate change. The Philippines faced six successive storms in just a month which were intensified by climate crisis, the World Weather Attribution said. Top climate polluters still haven’t...
To lead effectively, it is crucial to prioritize your values. Here, we explore how integrating core values into your leadership approach can elevate your team and ensure meaningful, impactful, long-term success. Lead by Example: Values in Action Leadership begins with leading by example. Your...
Bassem Naim, an official in Hamas' political wing, speaks in Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) ISTANBUL (AP) — A Hamas official said Thursday that international mediators have resumed negotiating with the militant group and Israel over a ceasefire in Gaza,...
“Work should be and can be productive and rewarding, meaningful and maturing, enriching and fulfilling, healing and joyful. Work is one of our greatest privileges. Work can be poetic.” Max DePree, author, The Art of Leadership “Work by its very nature (is) about violence – to...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo will arrive in Thailand on Friday, Oct. 18, to meet his counterpart for talks about strengthening both countries’ ties. Manalo will visit Bangkok for the 6th Philippines-Thailand Joint Cooperation on Bilateral Cooperation upon the invitation of Thai...
The 17th Visayas Geographical Conference of the Philippine Association of Local Government Accountants (PhALGA), Inc. is set to take place from Oct. 2 to 4, 2024, at the SMX Convention Center in Bacolod City, with an expected attendance of around 7,000 pre-registered participants from across the...