Philippines
Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:20:00 +0800BSP: Half of Filipino adults in 2021 owned financial accounts for transactions
The financial inclusion survey conducted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas revealed that financial transaction account ownership among adults soared 56% in 2021 compared to the 29% reported in 2019.
Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:11:00 +0800UNICEF urges government to adopt learning recovery framework
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is calling on the government to implement the “RAPID” learning recovery framework as children go back to face-to-face classes this school year.
Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:07:00 +0800Creamline's Atienza steps up in national team debut vs Vietnam
Asked about her performance after the game, the PVL champion said that she was simply trying to provide the support that she can for her team.
Mon, 22 Aug 2022 15:38:00 +0800Baltazar remains committed to Gilas amid pro career in Japan
In his introductory press conference on Monday, Baltazar said that he would always heed the call of the national team — even when he is a thousand miles away playing for the Hiroshima Dragonflies.
Mon, 22 Aug 2022 15:22:00 +0800DSWD to 'adapt' after chaotic first day of student aid distribution
"The problem that we saw there was that we opened up this ayuda, this cash assistance, because before, the DSWD was giving it out but only to limited individuals and beneficiaries," he said.
Mon, 22 Aug 2022 15:20:00 +0800Watsons’ sustainability program bags multiple awards
Watsons Philippines has recently garnered multiple awards from different award giving bodies for its sustainability program as it takes the lead in the health, wellness and beauty retail sector in spreading the word about the green lifestyle and enco...
Mon, 22 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0800Shopping devices online can just be as good – if not better – as in person
With all the advancements in how businesses run their online stores, shopping for devices online can be, indeed, just as good—if not better—as in person.
Mon, 22 Aug 2022 14:40:00 +0800In the business of education: 4 questions to ask before franchising
In the Philippines, Kumon is one of the most well-established education franchises. With over 300 centers in just 25 years, the brand has undeniably made a name for itself and gained the trust of Filipino families.
Mon, 22 Aug 2022 14:18:00 +0800China Bank in the last 100 years: A true testament to resilience and unchanging values
The banking industry in the Philippines spans almost two centuries and among the pioneers, few has stood the test of time. Marking its 100th year last August 2020, China Bank is a true leader.
Mon, 22 Aug 2022 14:10:00 +0800What the Philippines can learn from China's reaction to Pelosi's Taiwan visit
"Ceding ground to China by claiming that we are not capable of winning a war against them falls into the trap of looking at the issue from the Chinese perspective," UP political science professor Herman Kraft said.