A total of 206 Filipino human trafficking victims have returned to the Philippines this week after being rescued from scam hubs in Myanmar, the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) said on Wednesday, March 26. “Ang repatriation ay simula pa lamang (Their repatriation is just the...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has allocated around P17.5 billion to tourism education and training nationwide, the fund came from travel tax collections from 2015 to 2024. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the fund will expand investments in tourism education, including human capital...
Cebu-based fuel distributor Top Line Business Development has kicked off its ₱733 million initial public offering (IPO) after securing its permit to sell from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This approval allows Top Line to offer 2.15 billion primary common shares, with an...
They're still at it. Despite the government's imposition of SIM card registration a couple of years ago, designed to curb cybercriminal activities, including trolling, money muling, and online disinformation, these unlawful, surreptitious activities persist and have increased tremendously. Yes,...
In a finance class on investments, I initiate a fund management simulation exercise using an initial virtual fund of ₱5 million. Students are asked to build a portfolio and track its growth or decline at the end of the semester. The group is assessed on how they set goals, develop strategies,...
Top Line Chairman, President and CEO Eugene Erik C. Lapasaran Lim Cebu-based fuel distributor Top Line Business Development Corp. (Top Line) has set the final price for its initial public offering (IPO) at ₱0.31 per share, lower than the adjusted indicative price of ₱0.38 per share. Based...
Globe Business, the enterprise arm of Globe Telecom Inc., is expecting substantial growth in its business-to-business (B2B) services this year, driven by the rising demand for digital solutions among small and medium-sized companies. Globe Business Head KD Dizon told reporters on Thursday,...
The dilemma of whether voters will be influenced by "national ignorance" or educated judgment persists as the Philippines' national elections in May 2025 get near. Historically, the latter has frequently won out, with politicians taking advantage of cognitive weaknesses. Several concerning trends...
Globe Business, Globe Telecom Inc.’s information and communication technology unit, has partnered with food service group Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (SPAVI) to upgrade its order management system, further improving operational efficiency. Globe Business said in a statement that it will...
The outspoken Hollywood star Robert De Niro slams President Donald Trump as a "gangster running the country like a mob boss" with "fear, lies and intimidation." Having internalized a mob boss' mind in films like The Godfather, Good Fellas, and The Irishman, Bob knows whereof he speaks. Take the way...
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, location is everything. Companies are constantly seeking environments that foster productivity, convenience, and sustainability. Megaworld’s office developments—particularly in its award-winning township Iloilo Business Park—provide a seamless...
The Women’s Business Council Philippines pulled out all the stops when they mounted their Unstoppable Filipina Summit 2025. Held annually, the forum is a wonderful meeting of the minds of women who hold important and top managerial positions, and have over-achieved in diverse arenas - from the...
