Mall Operation Hours Will Start At 11AM During The Holiday Season
The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is enforcing more initiatives to curb the worsening traffic condition in Metro Manila. Their most recent move is to adjust the opening and closing hours...
View ArticleWorld Bank Report Shows Philippines Improving In Ease Of Doing Business
Earlier today, the World Bank (WB) released its Doing Business 2020 Report. The report shows that the Philippines has seen a significant improvement in the global ranking of the ease of doing...
View ArticleThe NOT To-Do List When Travelling Overseas
Filipinos are among the top travelers in Asia according to a survey conducted by VISA. Based on their survey findings, the rising number of Filipino travelers reflects the growing middle-class...
View ArticleThe Real Cost Of Dying
Death is a morbid topic that most people find disturbing to discuss. However, it is an undeniable reality. According to 2016 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, an average of 1,591...
View ArticleAdjusted Mall Hours For Undas 2019
To give way to the All Saints and All Souls Day this coming long weekend, mall operators across the country have adjusted their operation hours. Here is the list of the major malls and their respective...
View ArticleReal Estate Execs Bullish On PH Property Sector
Despite the uncertainty and volatility arising from developers' exposure to Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), real estate execs still remain optimistic about the country’s property sector....
View ArticlePhilHealth: Universal Health Coverage For All Filipinos [Updated]
The reality is that illnesses can strike any time and hospitalization cost is always a concern particularly when paying out of pocket is your only option. Fortunately for Filipinos, PhilHealth is...
View ArticleCarriers With Frequent Delayed Flights Will Soon Be Penalized
A new regulation that aims to penalize air carriers for chronic flight delays in their operating flights has been recently approved by the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB). CAB Executive Director Carmelo...
View ArticleThe Best Christmas Destinations In And Out Of The Country
[block type="content-reverse" title="Take me to"] Local destinations Overseas destination [/block] We can all agree that Christmas in the Philippines is more than just a celebration, it’s a way of...
View ArticleEconomic Growth Picks Up To 6.2% In Q3
Philippine economic growth picked up to 6.2% in the third quarter, an improvement from the slowdown recorded during the first two quarters of the year, data released by the Philippine Statistics...
View ArticleWhat You Need To Know Before You Open A Checking Account
A checking account has most of the features offered by a savings account, and it also allows checking facilities. Nowadays, checking accounts come with a debit card, for account holders to have more...
View ArticlePH Digital Economy Forecasted To Reach $25 Billion In 2025
In its 2019 report entitled e-Conomy SEA 2019: Mobile Internet Economy Transforming Southeast Asia, Temasek, and Google found that the Philippine digital economy will grow by a whopping 257.14 percent...
View ArticleFacebook Pay To Unify Payment Across FB, Instagram, Whatsapp, and Messenger
A unified Facebook Pay system will soon be implemented to consolidate payments across various apps such as Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook. This move will consolidate Facebook’s payment...
View ArticleStock Market Plunges Below 8,000 After Trump Renewed Tariff Threat Against China
President Donald Trump renewed its tariff threat against China causing the stock market to tumble down below the 8,000 mark - breaking its streak since Oct 31. The Philippine Stock Exchange index...
View Article13th-Month Pay Ideas For Financial Newbies
While Christmas is all about giving (and spending), it wouldn't hurt either to start saving or investing, while you still have the resources. Not to mention, it's the perfect precedent for a...
View Article3-Day Singapore Trip With A ₱20,000 Budget
Singapore is not just one of the most expensive cities in Southeast Asia, but also in the world. However, just because this country holds such a title doesn’t mean there’s no frugal way to get there...
View ArticleHere’s What You Need To Know About The SEA Games 2019
In just a few weeks, the 30th Southeast Asian Games will begin with great fanfare at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. Athletes from all over the region will come together to compete for gold...
View ArticlePresident Duterte Seeks To Ban E-Cigarettes
Four days after health regulators in the country saw their first case of vape-associated lung injury, President Rodrigo R. Duterte announced his intention to ban the use and import of vapes. During...
View ArticleCompressed Work Week: Can It Improve Work-Life Balance In The Philippines?
The House Committee on Labor and Employment has approved the bill that allows companies in the country to implement a four-day work week! But, here’s the catch -- it means more working hours in a day....
View ArticleDOLE Advocates For E-Payment Of Salaries
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is supporting a campaign that is pushing for the e-payment of wages. This will ensure workers are properly paid by their employers and promote the...
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