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VOA, BANGKOK — Thailand has banned a forthcoming book on the country’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn, claiming it mocks the monarchy, a topic of growing political friction in a nation with one of the toughest royal defamation laws in the world. Rights groups have joined the book’s exiled Thai editor, a vocal critic of Thailand’s monarchy and … Read more
Recognizing the vital role of communication and information in nation-building, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued a proclamation, declaring the month of October of every year as “Communications Month” and every 11th of the month as the anniversary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). In a two-page Proclamation No. 308 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin … Read more
The Marcos government is rolling out next month the Lifeline Rate program that will benefit qualified low-income households to help them pay their electricity bills. The Lifeline Rate is a subsidized rate given to qualified low-income electricity customers who are unable to pay their electricity bills at full cost. Among the households who can apply … Read more
By Stella Rodrz, HONG KONG To answer the question, “What are the mindsets and practices of excellent CEOs?,” we started with the six main elements of the CEO’s job—elements touched on in virtually all literature about the role: setting the strategy, aligning the organization, leading the top team, working with the board, being the face … Read more
In a recent move that highlights regional geopolitical tensions, the Vietnam government has imposed a ban on a “Barbie” movie due to a controversial map that depicted the disputed “9-dash line” in the South China Sea. Interestingly, while Vietnam deemed the movie problematic, the Philippines Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) did not … Read more
MANILA, June 7, 2023 – Improving the efficiency of social protection in the Philippines remains essential to protect the poor and most vulnerable from economic shocks as the country grapples with global uncertainties and domestic risks including high inflation, according to the Philippines Economic Update (PEU) released today by the World Bank. Bucking global trends, strong domestic demand … Read more
In a groundbreaking study published on May 17, 2023, researchers from the University of Essex and the University of Sussex have revealed an incredible discovery: good news has the remarkable ability to protect our emotions from the impact of negative stories. Not only does it uplift our spirits, but it also reinforces our belief in … Read more
Global Strategic Consultancy Limited, a leading firm that provides risk advisory and mitigation services that pertaining to financial markets trading firm, has announced its participation in this year’s SIGMA ASIA event which will be held in Manila, Philippines, Asia’s leading hub for gaming from 19th to 22nd July. The event, which would take place at Manila’s … Read more
Malta’s leading sustainability firm, GSE Technologies, has announced its five green initiatives under the Green Vision concept that embodies its dedication towards building a long-lasting operational and organisational framework in green, sustainable and eco-smart solutions. The initiatives listed on the company’s website are: -The Green Vision Summit & Expo (GVSE) -Eco Village -Green Talks -Green … Read more
The world of work is changing rapidly due to technological advancements, environmental challenges, and social shifts. Some jobs are becoming more in demand, while others are facing obsolescence. In this blog post, we will explore the five fastest growing jobs in the world, and the five jobs that are expected to decline the most, according … Read more