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Books, greens & unfinished business
I recently had lunch with very busy insurance executives and since the topic was about insurance, I raised the question on how prepared were they for retirement or even semi-retirement. Of course, NO ONE, not a single one, had really entertained the thought or been working on the inevitable......»»
What impact could a potential POGO ban have on the REITs?
I got this question in response to news that the House of Representatives approved two measures that seek to ban POGOs in the Philippines. POGOs, or Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, are licensed and monitored by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp., and have been controversial since their presence exploded during Rodrigo Duterte’s term as president......»»
EDITORIAL — 115th in transparency
With the recent controversy involving secret funds for both national and local government agencies, people may question the improvement, slight as it is at just one notch, in the Philippines’ ranking in the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index......»»
GCash preparing for IPO in the last half of 2024
Oscar Reyes Jr., the CEO of GCash operator G-Xchange [link], said that they’re “preparing internally so that we can be ready this year” for an IPO, but clarified that “it is a question of the market, not of GCash, as the market has yet to rebound fully.”.....»»
As a new investor, how should I pick stocks to invest in?
For 99% of people who ask this question, the best answer would probably be: “You don’t.” But that’s a very unsatisfying response to give someone who has come to the market with big eyes and bigger dreams, and it’s the kind of response that starts out true but could (at some point) cease being true and constructive as the investor gains understanding and skills......»»
House leaders question Cha-cha survey results
Two House leaders yesterday questioned the latest Pulse Asia survey results which showed that 88 percent of Filipinos are opposed to the amendment of economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution......»»
On April 2, Rappler interviews Patricia Evangelista on the craft of storytelling
Watch the interview and get to ask Patricia a question by registering as a Rappler user and downloading the Rappler Communities app.....»»
Cha-cha plebiscite during mid-year elections: No media question on Comelec s apparent uncertainty
BOTH LEGISLATIVE chambers are on the forefront of ongoing charter change discussions. Legislators have repeatedly said that amendments will be limited to economic measures in the 1987 Constitution.Meanwhile, the Commission on Elections (Com.....»»
Senators question P26.7 billion ‘ayuda’ fund
About P26.7 billion worth of financial assistance under the Department of Social Welfare and Development was questioned by senators yesterday during the continuation of a public hearing on the people’s initiative or PI......»»
ICC case exposes Duterte’s desperation, Marcos’ indecisiveness
If there is indeed an ICC warrant, the possibility of a local court showdown looms, creating a reason for Marcos to leave to the judiciary the question of how to deal with it.....»»
Choosing next Gilas coach
In reply to the question of who’s your choice as next Gilas coach, the majority of the entries to our “Pasko Sa Enero” contest picked Tim Cone with Chito Victolero, Jimmy Alapag, Brian Goorjian, Rajko Toroman, Nenad Vucinic, Jong Uichico, Topex Robinson, Goldwyn Monteverde, Ryan Gregorio, Charles Tiu, Tab Baldwin, Norman Black, Erik Spoelstra, David Blatt and Sergio Scariolo, among others, getting votes......»»
What is a right of first refusal and how does it work?
This question was asked in response to yesterday’s story about the possible existence of a “right of first refusal” clause in the shareholders’ agreement for investors in the Light Rail Manila Corp......»»
The standard of our service
As a warm-up question, our Bible study leader Pastor Ferdie asked if we had all seen the movie “Gladiator.” Yes, we replied......»»
Megan Young apologizes after fixing Miss Botsawana s hair at Miss World 2024
Miss World 2013 Megan Young apologized for fixing Miss Botsawana Lesego Chombo's hair during the Question and Answer segment at the recent Miss World 2024. .....»»
The Luka championship question
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has been compared to many of the greatest NBA players of all time......»»
EDITORIAL — The untouchables
As President Marcos and his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte swapped charges of illegal drug use, one question inevitably came up: if they are both sure of their allegations, why hasn’t either of them been charged or arrested on drug-related offenses?.....»»
[The Slingshot] Paolo Duterte’s scandalous P51 billion
'Where did that huge stash of money go? It is a question that each Duterte in public service is unwilling to answer.'.....»»
Why Laufey is selling out her every show
Who is Laufey and why is she selling out her every show? The question I have been getting a lot these days is “do you know Laufey?” Then, it is followed by “Do you know how I can get tickets to her show?” because tickets online to Laufey are already sold out......»»
How young are you?
When I meet young people and am curious to know their age, I would ask: “How young are you?” This time, the question expands to a broader base......»»
Fil-Am Hailee Steinfeld channels Audrey Hepburn, dodges engagement question at Golden Globes 2024
Hailee Steinfeld was a revelation at the 2024 Golden Globes as she wore a customized Prada gown with a high neckline, a fitted skirt, an open back with a bow, and a dainty train......»»