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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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15 Japanese Stereotypes Foreigners Should Know
Generally, in most country, culture and race, stereotypes exist, and unfortunately, Japan is one of the most stereotyped countries in the world.
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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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What Are the Lucky Colors for 2018
Want to know about the lucky colors to wear this year? Colors of jewelry, and any other accessories to harmonize with the good vibes of 2018? Let’s know more about the good luck it could bring this year.
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The Best Time to View Super Blue Blood Moon
A one of a kind celestial activity will mark the end of first month of this year as a super blue blood moon is about to take place over horizons and skylines across the globe.
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SWS Survey Says Duterte Achieves Record-high ‘Excellent’ Rating
President Rodrigo Duterte achieved a record-high “excellent” net satisfaction rating according to a nationwide survey taken during the last quarter of 2017.
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Survey Says Philippines Ranks Third in Happiest Country in the World
A recent international survey revealed that Philippines has emerged as one of the happiest countries across the globe.
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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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Bicameral Panel Increases Tax-free 13th Month Pay and other Bonuses to P90K
Starting 2018, tax-free ceiling for 13th month pay and other bonuses is will increase to P90,000.00 after the members of the bicameral conference committee mutually agreed on the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) bill.
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Pulse Asia Says President Rodrigo Duterte is The Most Approved and Trusted Among Last Presidents
So far, President Rodrigo Duterte is the most approved and trusted president among the past four Philippine presidents according to Pulse Asia.
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Malacañang Palace Releases Regular Holidays and Special Non-working Days for 2018
As the last quarter of the year kicks off, the Malacañang Palace released the Proclamation No. 269, which reveals the list of regular holidays and special non-working days for 2018.
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Marawi Soldiers Start Claiming Their Hong kong Holiday Promised by President Duterte
Female Marawi soldiers finally got their sweet reward after they start claiming their free Hong kong trip promised by President Rodrigo Duterte.
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Philippines’ Most Thrilling Ghost Hunting Destinations
It seems like there’s something strange in the neighborhood, and we are about to find out what it is. Brace yourselves and get ready for some thrilling ghost hunting adventure in few of Philippines’s most visited ghost hunting destinations.
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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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Study Says Majority of Filipinos Still Favor President Duterte’s War on Drugs
Despite the back-to-back criticisms from political opponents and human rights advocates against President Duterte’s war on drugs campaign, a study revealed that many Filipinos still favor the president’s movement.
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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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The Importance of Those Horizontal Lines You See on the Road
For so long, you might be wondering what those horizontal lines you often see on the roadways are for. So, this will explain its use and importance on the country’s roadways.
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MOA Arena Confirms Bruno Mars’ Second Night Concert
Last Thursday, in just less than an hour, Bruno Mars’ concert tickets were sold out! The Filipinos were asking for more, that’s why they give more.
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Bruno Mars Manila Concert Tickets Sell Like Pancakes
In just less than an hour, tickets for Bruno Mars’ 2018 Manila concert were sold out. This is how excited the Filipinos are for his upcoming gig.
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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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Philippines Chef de Mission Says PH Gets TireD of Being at the Bottom in SEA Games
Ironically, the Philippines gets tired of being among the bottom placers in the SEA Games according to the country’s Chef de Mission.
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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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A Checklist for a Stress-free School Year
For kids, school season means getting up early for school every day, while for parents, it is another year-round of their bragging and never-ending tasks right from sunrise ‘til sunset.
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Research Says People With Baby Faces Are More Successful In Life
As with everything else that come in our lives, there are lots of other benefits to having a baby face such as saving a lot of money on age defying products and shopping in kids section without fear of judgement, and – apparently you are more successful than the others.
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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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Proper Public Transportation Etiquette
At some point of our life, we have to use public transportation. So take some time to learn the proper etiquettes when taking a public ride. Here are some of the important manners to remember.
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Signs of Fake People You Need to Know
There are several signs of fake people you need to be aware of as they can be one of those people who you encounter in your daily life.
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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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