Economy
Japan’s Labor Shortage Results to More Bankruptcies
Last year’s data revealed that more Japanese firms have went under due to labor shortage, reflecting the growing toll of the country’s current labor crisis on businesses that fail to secure or keep employees.
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The Highs and Lows of Japan’s Cost of Living
The land of the rising sun has a bad rap for being expensive, but actually, the cost of living in Japan isn’t really as bad as it seems.
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Japan to Use National ID System for Foreign Workers
Change is coming for foreign workers in Japan as it is planning to implement National ID system.
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Fintech In Its Simplified Definition
Today’s financial technology or better known as fintech refers to a business that aims to provide modern financial services through the use of latest software and technology.
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Top 5 Major Trends Impacting the Fintech Revolution
Today’s revolutionary innovations are not simply impacting the financial industry. They have the possibility to change the way we make transactions in all sides of a business.
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The Modern Financial Technology – Fintech
Financial technology or fintech is today’s combination of financial technology describing a developing financial services sector in this modern time.
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President Duterte Orders Stop on All New Casinos to Curb Oversupply
In an aim to curb oversupply in the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte, has mandated a stop on the entry and creation of new casinos.
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Lawmaker Warns Public Against Investing in Bitcoins
For Filipinos hoping to cash in on the bitcoin craze, think twice and hear this warning of lawmaker first before putting your hard-earned money in cryptocurrency.
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TPLEx Opens New Section in Pangasinan
Travelers bounded north may now expect shorter time and more convenient travel as a new section in Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEx) opened.
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Nueva Ecija and Iloilo Enter the List of Philippines’ Top 10 Richest Provinces
Apparently, things are getting better and better for Nueva Ecija and Iloilo as the two just earned their places among the wealthiest places in the country.
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NAIA No Longer in the Worst Airport List this Year; 4 Other Philippine Airports among Asia’s Best
Finally, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is no longer on the list of the worst airports based on a recent survey conducted by a renowned travel website.
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DepEd Orders Schools to Refrain from Giving Weekend Homework
From now on, students can have ample time to rest and spend quality time with the family on weekends as a new order from DepEd directs schools to refrain from giving students weekend homework.
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New House Bill Seeks to Require Dashboard Cameras in All Vehicles
A new measure which seeks to require dash board cameras in all vehicles is currently pending at the House of Representatives and is now waiting for approval.
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NBI to Start Issuing Multi-purpose Clearance by October
Probably In an aim to extend the coverage of NBI clearance, as well as to save time and resources of applicants, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will start issuing multipurpose clearance by October.
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House of Representatives Approves Bill Banning Expiration Dates on GCs on Final Reading
To let our loved ones choose what their hearts desire to buy, we often end up giving them gift checks (GC) as gift. Unfortunately, such precious gift always comes along with an expiration date. So here’s good news to all of us.
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Cash Remittances Increase by 8.7% in July
During the first seven months of this year, personal remittances and money transfers from overseas Filipino workers (OFW) increased by 8.7 percent, reaching $2.559 billion.
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Point-to-point Bus Lines Starts Ferrying Passengers Between NAIA and Clark
Passengers from Clark will no longer have to worry too much about their struggles in traveling to reach Manila as new point-to-point buses are finally here.
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DFA Says Online Appointments for Passport Application is Now Easier
According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), passport application is now made easier with the newly redesigned online appointment system.
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Philippine Embassy Comes to Aid Filipino Victims of Hurricane Irma
A team from the Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C. has come to give aid to the Filipino victims of Hurricane Irma in British Virgin Islands.
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LTO Starts Releasing Driver’s Licenses with 5-Year Validity
Finally, the long wait for a driver’s license with 5-year validity is over as the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has started issuing first batch of the said licenses.
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GDP Growth in President Duterte’s First Year Highest among 5 Previous Administrations
In the second quarter of this year, the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) presented an annual growth rate of 6.5 percent, a significant increase from 6.4 percent in the previous quarter.
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Philippine Passport Renewal Requires New Additional Certificate
Along with the approval of the proposal to extend passport validity up to 10 years, passport renewal now requires an additional certificate due to the new advanced system used in issuing new passports.
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Philippines – Japan to Start Designing Billions-worth Mega Manila Subway by November
In November 2017, Philippines and Japan will start working together to design the hundreds of billion worth Mega Manila subway. It might be indeed far from reality so far, but at least we have something to look up to.
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Peso Falls to 51.34:$1 – the Weakest in the Past 11 Years
Unfortunately, the peso further weakened to anew almost 11 year low against the US dollar, falling to 51.34:$1.
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UPLB Students to Receive Refund for 2017 First Semester
Good news to all UPLB students who had already paid their tuition fees this semester. They would be getting a refund for their paid tuition fees this first semester of 2017.
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President Duterte Signs Free SUC Tuition Bill into Law
President Rodrigo Duterte has finally decided to sign into a law a bill that would grant free tuition in state universities (SUCs) and colleges across the country.
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No More Free Tuition in State Universities for 2018
Unfortunately, students can no longer expect free tuition fee in state universities and colleges for the school year 2018.
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Malacañang Palace Releases List of Regular Holidays and Special Non-working Days for 2018
Last Wednesday, the Malacañang Palace released the Proclamation No. 269, which reveals that regular holidays and special non-working days for 2018.
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DOH Clarifies: Smoking Ban Would Take Effect on July 23
As the 23rd day of July is fast approaching, the Department of Health (DOH) on the other hand clarifies that the nationwide ban on smoking would soon take effect.
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Philippines Is The 10th Fastest Growing Economy In The World -Forbes
Despite the ongoing tension brought by terrorism in Marawi City in Mindanao, the country’s vibrant economy ranked 10th place among the countries with the fastest growing economy in the world this year.
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Lawmaker Seeks Ban on Restaurants’ Unli-rice Promos
Nowadays, unli-rice promos are becoming a staple in most fast food restaurants while consumers are extremely satisfied with the concept.
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New Law Bans Small Children from Riding Motorcycles
A new law banning small children from riding motorcycles that has been implemented a few weeks ago seems ineffective and without merit as people in this country can still be seen disregarding the new regulation.
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Things Millennials Should Be Investing In
Apparently, today’s Millennials today are wishful thinkers and very passionate about what they do. This is why they are very eager to work hard to meet their goals.
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Senate Approves Bill Extending Passport Validity to 10 Years
A proposed law which was seen to greatly benefit the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) has been approved during the senate’s third and final reading last Monday.
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Peso Back from the Dead Now Emerging as Asia’s Best Currency
Contradicting to what has been previously predicted, Philippine peso is now gaining ground over dollar, and is in fact emerging as Asia’s best currency.
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One Philippine School Makes the List of Top Asian Universities in Asia for 2017
In the recently released list of the top universities in Asia for this year, only one Philippine university made it and it is really something to rejoice as this is the first time that a Philippine university has been included in the annual listing.
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Bangko Sentral to Guard Peso from Excessive Depreciation
As the Philippine Peso is expected to fall against dollar this year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has already gave its stance regarding the said excessive depreciation.
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Peso Expected to Fall Against Dollar this Year
As analyzed by the experts, the Philippine peso was seen falling to dollars, and in fact, it is expected to further weaken to dollar this year as the country’s current account continues to deteriorate.
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Guide on filing Tax as Freelancer in the Philippines
I created this post in hope to help some of my fellow friends that are planning to file their ITRs.
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No More Terminal Fee for OFWs Effective April 30
Starting on April 30, all Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who will personally buy plane tickets in any ticketing office or travel agency will no longer have to pay terminal fee.
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Senate Passes Bill Granting Free Tutition in State Universities and Colleges
As the future depends on the youth of the nation, the Senate finally moves in hope of providing quality education to qualified college students who are believed to be the future of our country.
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At Least 8 Universities in the Philippines Listed Among Asia’s Best
When it comes to education, Filipinos really value learning and there are lots of proofs to this claim. In fact, at least 8 universities in the country have been listed among Asia’s best.
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SSS Pensioners to Receive Pension Hike Tomorrow – February 3
Good news comes after good news! When the news about the SSS pension hike broke, most of us didn’t see it coming into reality within just a week. But, whether we believe it or not, blessings will start pouring tomorrow.
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Retirees to Receive P1,000 SSS Pension Hike
Finally, President Rodrigo Duterte, has used his power to sign an executed order implementing the much-awaited pension hike for the two million SSS retirees.
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Philippine Peso Hits P50:$1, The Weakest in Ten Years
While some rejoice, others are quite unpleased as the Philippine peso closed at P50:$1 yesterday. And now, different reactions broke all over the social media after the news surfaced.
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House of Representatives Approves Extending Philippines’ Passport Validity to 10 Years
For those who love to travel abroad but hate stressful long queue in renewing their Philippine passport, here is something you’ve alll been waiting for. Finally, the House of Representatives approved a bill extending passport’s validity to ten years.
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President Duterte Revives Mandatory ROTC for Students
For several years, the country’s education system has been hindered from imposing mandatory ROTC for students in its curriculum. And now, the same is set to make a comeback following the approval of President Rodrigo Duterte.
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Philippine Economy Grows by 6.8% in 2016
For the fastest Growth Since 2013, the Philippine economy remarkably grew by 6.8 percent last year.
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BIR Eyes Hiring 11,000 This Year to Boost Tax Collection
Amidst the rumors regarding the call to abolish the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), the agency has recently announced its plan to hire at least 11,000 more employees this year.
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Survey Reveals Filipinos’ Major Concerns are Wages and Health
So far, increase in salaries and staying healthy still remains to be the Filipinos top concerns according to survey.
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