SEC warns public vs investing in OKPB and Goldia
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against investing in two entities that it said are not authorized to issue and...
2024 concerts: A full calendar of live shows
A STAR-STUDDED lineup awaits music lovers as both local and international acts are gearing up to perform on stage throughout the year. Whether it’s...
List of 2023
By Noel Vera
NOT everything I’d seen for the year but everything that I think deserves to be noted, for good or bad. More mainstream than I’d...
Golden Globes 2024 embark on new era for awards show
LOS ANGELES — The 81st Golden Globes, the kickoff to the Hollywood film and TV awards season, will take place on Sunday, Jan. 7,...
Unions say wage hike won’t harm businesses
LABOR UNIONS said they reject claims made by Labor Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma that some businesses will face hardship if they are required to...
That current challenge to monetary policy
By Diwa C. Guinigundo
It is reassuring to read that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) continues to sharpen its analytical tools particularly on predicting potential financial crisis...
Homeownership weighing on minds of Gen Z employees
GENERATION Z (Gen Z) employees are trying to balance their daily and unforeseen expenses with future investments like buying a home, according to health...
The Houthis are now Iran’s most potent proxy
By Bobby Ghosh
THE IRIS Alborz, pride of the Iranian navy, isn’t much of a warship. Commissioned in 1971, the frigate is both long in tooth and...
Elevated benchmark rates may continue to boost bank profits
BANKS’ PROFITS may grow further this year as expectations of elevated benchmark rates until the second half may drive their interest income and as...
New year manpower planning
By Rey Elbo
What’s in store for us in people management in 2024? What are the challenges that we should identify and manage as regards manpower needs? ...
Reaching for happiness
By Maria Victoria Rufino
“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls.” — Joseph Campbell.
Happiness is abstract. It means different...
Financial technology trends in 2024 and beyond
By Reynaldo C. Lugtu, Jr.
As we embark on the unfolding chapters of 2024, the world of financial technology (fintech) continues its dynamic evolution. This year brings forth a...