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SEC awaits ARTA study on proposed higher fees
The Securities and Exchange Commission is ready to implement the proposed hike in charges and fees as soon as it passes the regulatory impact assessment of the Anti-Red Tape Authority......»»
LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort Offers a Brick-tastic Adventure for Filipino Travelers This 2024
Filipino families seeking exciting travel experiences in 2024 have an awesome destination: LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort. The world-renowned family destination is packed with unique LEGO® adventures, Malaysian cultural experiences, and incredible savings with the Book Early and Save promotion. Filipinos’ growing travel appetite makes LEGOLAND Malaysia a perfect fit. A study from the Philippine Travel Agencies […].....»»
DBM to review status of 830,000 government contractuals
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has committed to conduct a study on the current state of the 830,000 contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) workers in various government agencies nationwide......»»
Understanding ‘chismis’ and why people do it
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Gossips. Here in the Philippines, it is considered one of our favorite pastimes. According to a study by the Psychological and Cognitive Sciences, gossip is simply an exchange of personal information. If you go around the streets of Cebu, you will find yourself looking at a group of people standing along.....»»
AI and the future of work
The International Monetary Fund has a 4,000-word study on artificial intelligence and the future of work......»»
Asian Study Reveals Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals Found in Personal Care Products from the Philippines
In a press briefing in time for the observance of World Consumer Rights Month, BAN Toxics, a chemical and waste management NGO, discloses the findings of recent laboratory testing indicating the presence of parabens, triclosan, and triclocarban, classified as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), in personal care products sold in the country. The result underscores potential health risks for.....»»
DOLE-Davao exec calls on Congress to carefully study uniform daily wage hike bill
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 11 March) – The legislative push for a nationwide P100 to P400 daily increase for minimum wage earners in the private sector “must be compatible with the socio-economic conditions and purchasing power of each region,” an official from the Department of Labor and Employment – Davao Region (DOLE-Davao) said. “If Congress […].....»»
JICA leads project to reprocess food waste
The local government of Mandaue, Cebu is working with the Japan International Cooperation Agency and two Japanese firms for a feasibility study to convert food waste to energy, soil conditioner or animal feeds to promote a circular economy and fight climate change......»»
Teenage pregnancy, a case study: ‘At 18, I found out I was pregnant’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – “I was only 18 years old when I found out that I was pregnant,” Loiuse said as she began to recall what she considers one of the darkest hours of her life. “I was confused and scared that time. My partner and I were not ready at all. We even planned.....»»
PIDS: Pinoy workers lack ‘soft skills’ for digital age
Filipino workforce lack soft skills like adaptability, problem-solving and collaboration needed to adapt to emerging technologies, which could have consequences on the country’s competitiveness and ability to innovate, according to a new study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies......»»
Philippines urged to improve broadband infrastructure
The Philippines will need to pursue and implement reforms aimed at encouraging competition and investments to improve its broadband infrastructure, according to a World Bank study......»»
Why is Canada capping foreign students and who will be impacted?
Canada on Monday announced a two-year cap on the intake of foreign students after an explosive growth in recent years aggravated the housing shortage. Last year Canada issued nearly one million study permits, about three times that of a decade ago, according to government data and the new proposal will cut the intake by nearly.....»»
Huge sharptail mola dies, to be displayed in Sarangani province
KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews / 18 January)—A big sharptail mola that beached in Glan, Sarangani has died and will be preserved for posterity and study purposes, officials said Thursday. Dr. Roy Mejorada, a veterinarian at the Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape–Protected Area Management Office (SBPS–PAMO), said that fishermen saw the sharptail mola (Masturus lanceolatus) around 4 a.m. […].....»»
IN MEMORIAM: Archbishop Fernando Capalla: Consistently, he embodied hope
BRISBANE (MindaNews / 08 January) –‘Blessed are the pure in heart…’ Fernando Capalla faced me from across his large desk, his elbows resting on his swivel’s armrests and his gaze softened by empathy. I and my wife Neng were there inside his cavernous study in late 2011, seeking his counsel over a moral dilemma we […].....»»
Technology will change geopolitics
Geopolitics is the study of the effects of the Earth’s geography on politics and international relations......»»
Finding your dream neighborhood
Research indicates that living in a family-friendly neighborhood positively impacts children, shaping their life’s perspectives. Noah's (2020) study suggests that neighborhood conditions affect children, but parental behaviors and family dynamics can mitigate negative influences......»»
Globe institutionalizes AI
Mobile giant Globe Telecom Inc. has formed a department to study the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in network operations and service delivery......»»
The new life skill of being wise online
Even before COVID-19 forced us to learn to do many things within the confines of our homes, technology has long promised to change the way we work, study and live......»»
CAB to study refunds for delayed, cancelled flights
Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista believes that it is about time that Filipino consumers get some relief from airlines who delay or cancel scheduled flights, specifically if the delay or cancellation is due to their own action and is not due to a force majeure situation......»»
Most Gen Zs prefer to work independently – study
Filipino Gen Zs may have been born and lived in a digitally connected world, but research showed they are growing up to be workers who prefer to work independently......»»