Philippine Updates
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8 PH Universities Among Asia’s top 350 Educational Institutions
Last Tuesday, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a London-based education and career consultancy, released its latest list of top Asian educational institutions. The institutions were ranked according…
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Government to Cut Red Tape by Reviewing Irrelevant Laws
Staying true to its vision of promoting a more competitive Philippines and instilling a culture of excellence, the National Competitiveness Council (NCC) set Project Repeal…
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Philexport Calls for Innovation, Tech Development
The largest group of exporters, Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (Philexport), believes that innovation and technology is the answer to the country’s development problems. By focusing…
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PLDT, Globe Clash with PCC over SMC Assets Acquisition
Telco titans PLDT and Globe may be potentially embroiled in a legal battle with the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) over its buyout of Vega Telecom…
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Age No Longer a Job Requirement
Last June 1, the Senate adopted the House Bill No. 6418 or the Anti-Age Discrimination in Employment Act on its third and final reading. The…
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PH Automotive Industry Boom in May
The country’s automotive industry enjoyed a prosperous month last May as records indicated an increase of 30% in vehicle sales. In an official report released…
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DOLE Updates Pay Rules for Work on PH Independence Day
Recently, the country’s Labor Department issued a statement regarding workers’ pay during the Independence Day. In Proclamation No. 1105 mandated last August 20, 2015, outgoing…
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Bloomberry to Build Hotel and Casino in Quezon City
Bloomberry Resorts Corp. expects to start its construction of a hotel and casino project along Quezon City next year after it obtains the necessary permits…
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Alveo Unveils ‘The Gentry’ project in Makati CBD
A mixed use, multi-tower project called The Gentry is set to be constructed in the Makati Central Business District (CBD) by the Alveo Land Corp.,…
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PLDT, Globe Start Installation of High-Speed Internet Equipment
Just a week after the massive deal that resulted in the P69.1 billion buyout of San Miguel Corporation’s telco assets, PLDT and Globe have begun…




