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A nation based on families
Two weeks ago, the prestigious British newsmagazine The Economist had an article about the Philippines which said, “Without fanfare, the Philippines is getting richer.”.....»»
‘Lost generation’
Last Monday, an elderly businessman shared on our Viber group an old article about the sorry state of Philippine education......»»
News5 adds two more seasoned journalists to its roster
In the advent of paid troll farms, “black ops” and fake news being peddled and packaged in the guise of legitimate news article formats, the need for real journalists is more vital than ever......»»
Maybe no Fed rate cuts in FY24?
A recent CNBC article captured the growing concern that the US Federal Reserve’s first rate cut – the infamous “pivot” – might not happen until “at least September”, and discusses a few analysts (including those from Bank of America) who have said that there is “real risk” that the first cut might not even come until March 2025......»»
Petitioning relatives for employment-based green cards
One of the most popular and informative articles for Filipinos was about petitioning family members for employment-based green cards, such as nieces, cousins, siblings, etc. for such jobs as caregivers for your parents or care homes, housekeepers to enable you to work longer for your high-paying job. For those of you who missed the article, I want to remind Filipinos again......»»
Wrong parties in interest
Article 52 of the Family Code requires that the judgment of absolute nullity of marriage, the partition and distribution of the properties of the spouses and the delivery of the children’s presumptive legitimes shall be recorded in the appropriate civil registry and registry of properties......»»
Higher education and how to improve it
The joint resolution of the House and the Senate proposes to amend the restrictive provisions of the 1987 Constitution by adding the phrase, “Unless provided by law,” to the general provisions of Article XIV, Paragraph 2, which provides that all educational institutions shall be owned solely by citizens and corporations or associations at least 60 percent owned by Filipinos......»»
Jake Ejercito pumalag sa isyung tahimik siya noong buntis si Andi
SINAGOT ng Kapamilya actor na si Jake Ejercito ang netizen na nagsasabing “tahimik” lang siya noong panahong pinagbibitangan si Albie Casiño na ama ng ipinagbubuntis ni Andi Eigenmann. Sa isang Facebook post ng GMA News ukol sa aktor, isang netizen ang nag-comment tungkol sa isang article kung saan nagbiro siya tungkol sa sample question sa.....»»
Old habits die hard
In a 2018 article, I wrote about how I spent most of my weeknights playing video games and streaming random TV series, reality shows and movies......»»
Citicore Energy REIT doesn’t deny report of potential 30% stake sale
Citicore Energy REIT responded to a Biz Buzz article that claimed a “blue chip conglomerate” (BCC) was in negotiations to acquire “a little less than 30%” of CREIT in a deal that would be completed “in the coming days or weeks”......»»
Article 23: Hong Kong passes tough security law after years of protests
The government announced today a new policy aimed at promoting the usage of renewable energy in businesses and households across the country. The policy includes.....»»
Balancing Your 9-to-5 and Side Hustle with Grace
If you’ve stumbled upon this, chances are you’re acquainted with the challenge of managing a full-time job and a side hustle. It’s no small feat. This article is here to provide straightforward advice for finding equilibrium without adding unnecessary drama to the mix. Let’s recognize the daily balancing act. Juggling a 9-to-5 with a side […].....»»
Trkiye: Big Tech Should Protect Online Expression, Resist Censorship
(Istanbul) - Social media companies should resist intensifying efforts by Turkish authorities to control their platforms through demands that they block content critical of the government ahead of important municipal elections on March 31, 2024, Human Rights Watch, ARTICLE 19, and 20 other human rights and journalists' groups said in a statement released toda.....»»
Cebuana Joanneesse Perez likely to play a different position with UP
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebuana Joanneesse Gabrielle Perez may not be playing as a middle blocker with the University of the Philippines (UP) women’s volleyball team in the UAAP. The 18-year-old Cebuana volleyball standout shared this during her guesting at CDN Sportstalk (watch full video interview below article). Perez was awarded “Best Middle Blocker” in the Cebu.....»»
Bloomberry open to selling Korean casino resort interests
Bloomberry [BLOOM 11.22 ?3.4%] [link] issued a clarification to a Biz Buzz article to say that it is “open to the possibility of selling its interest in Jeju Sun Hotel and Casino”, but that there is “no imminent deal with respect to [its] sale”......»»
PAL denies that it has started the groundwork to sell a minority stake to strategic investor
Philippine Airlines issued a clarification to a news article that claimed PAL was looking to sell a 20% to 25% minority stake to a strategic investor, and that PAL “recently formed a team to ‘receive some offers’”......»»
Selecting the Best Location for Your Business Venture
Choosing the right location for your business will have a significant impact on its success. Whether you’re starting a new venture or expanding an existing one, careful consideration of the location is essential as it could make or break your dream. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of selecting the ideal location for your […].....»»
TURNING POINT: Quo Vadis Legislative Inquiries
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 20 February) – The Senate or the House of Representatives or any of its respective committees may conduct inquiries in aid of legislation in accordance with Section 21, Article VI of the 1987 Constitution. The filing or pendency of a case before any court, tribunal or quasi-judicial or administrative body […].....»»
Perjury isinampa vs Tiaong ex-mayor
KASONG paglabag sa Article 183 ng Revised Penal Code (RPC) na perjury o pagsisinungaling ang inihain laban sa dating alkalde ng Tiaong, Quezon na si Ramon Preza sa Lucena City Regional Trial Court Branch 53, base sa ipinalabas na resolusyon ng Lucena City Prosecutor’s Office noong 11 Enero 2024. Ang kaso ay nag-ugat sa pinaniniwalaang ….....»»
DOLE mandates hotels, restaurants: Give service charges to workers in full
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has mandated that hotels, restaurants, and similar businesses must give their employees the full amount of collected service charges. Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma signed February 1, 2024 Department Order No. 242, titled “Revised Implementing Rules and Regulation of Article 96 of the Labor Code.....»»