The geopolitical landscape is constantly shifting and with every movement, the world feels the tensions as countries balance their actions and reactions to mitigate the risks and/or take advantage of opportunities. Factors such as international crises, environmental and climate stress, economic conditions or changing alliances can trigger geopolitical shifts and the resulting dynamics, risk resilience and the agility of the government to quickly adapt will be critical determinants of success or failure. ...
“… [I]F you do not drive out the inhabitants of the land, those you allow to remain will become barbs in your eyes and thorns in your sides,” states Numbers 33:55 of the Bible. “They will give you trouble in the land where you will live.” · This may be the case in some properties, which individuals continue to occupy despite not being authorized or tolerated as such. Filing an action for quieting of title against these individuals may remedy this situation, though who can do so has been elaborated upon by the Supreme Court in the rec ...
MANILA -A member unit of the global network of multinational professional services firm Ernst and Young (EY) has opened a new office in the Philippines, expanding its footprint here with a second branch located in Cebu City. Global Delivery Services (EY-GDS) said the opening of its Cebu center last Oct. 11 represented a significant scaling up of operations in the Philippines, starting with 25 individuals in 2015 and which has since grown to over 5,000 this year. “The Philippines is a vital component of our growth strategy, and we are delighte ...
Life insurance is a particularly effective risk management tool for Filipinos, given the unique socioeconomic challenges and cultural values that characterize the Philippines. Here are several reasons that illustrate why life insurance is especially important for Filipino families. In the Philippines, there is a strong cultural emphasis on family and community support. It is common for a single income earner to support multiple family members, including children, spouses and often extended family such as parents and siblings. Life insurance ens ...
WASHINGTON, United States —Are the US and Chinese economies on the verge of decoupling? Trade data might suggest so, as the Asian giant, Washington’s largest trading partner for a decade, has been supplanted by Mexico and is seeing its market share shrink. “Decoupling” or “derisking” vis-à-vis China are themes repeated over and over by President Joe Biden’s administration, but also by his Republican rivals, led by Donald Trump, in this general election year during which China is likely to be the main foreign policy topic. ...
Question: I am looking for alternative ways to earn more money. My first option is to search for part time work-from-home jobs on the Internet. How do I know whether a job offer is legitimate or not? · Answer: The opportunity of getting paid to do part time work from the comfort of your home is so attractive. Imagine, not having to exert that much effort getting to and coming home from work while doing simple tasks on a computer. And it is on this inclination to use a life hack, of getting paid for less work that scammers feast. ...
Of course everybody in business knows that new investments in this boomtown called General Santos City are bursting, consistently hitting more than P1 billion a year in the past few years—and still...
MANILA, Philippines — As part of efforts to crack down hard on illegal investment schemes, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against another set of individuals, this time a casino junket operator and his allies. The corporate watchdog on Friday said it had filed the complaint against Hector Pantollana, the alleged leader of the Philippine National Esports League, Horizon Players Club, and Team Z, before the Department of Justice (DOJ). Also implicated were 27 other leaders of the casino junket operati ...
In today’s digitally interconnected world, cybersecurity has become a critical part of national security. ; Cyberattacks can result in tangible consequences—governance infrastructure may get damaged and personal data of citizens may be compromised. ; READ: Building trust in the age of AI: A balancing act of ethics and innovation ; Last October, we celebrated Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an annual observance that aims to create and spread awareness and reinforce the country’s efforts to strengthen our cybersecurity posture.
To transform the agriculture sector, it is necessary to also transform the structures supporting it. Thankfully, changes are now ongoing under the current leadership. We discuss here one such structure: the public-private Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF). According to Executive Order No. 116-1987, the PCAF “acts as an advisory body to the [Department of Agriculture, or DA] to ensure the success of its programs and activity.” It is composed of 16 regional agriculture and fisheries councils (RAFCs) and 11 sectoral commi ...