Business Columns

Credit to Author: REY ELBO| Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2018 16:12:49 +0000

The banking industry is abuzz and pulsating every yearend. And it’s understandable because of several hundreds of thousands of transactions happening around us during the holiday season. What intrigues me…READ

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Credit to Author: EMETERIO SD. PEREZ| Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2018 16:19:38 +0000

Del Monte Pacific Ltd. (DELM) reported, in a public ownership report (POR) as of Sept. 30, 2018, two stockholders as owners of 1.197 billion DELM common shares, or 71.31 percent,…READ

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Credit to Author: ROBERTO C. BASSIG| Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2018 16:16:40 +0000

In an increasingly technologically driven and interconnected business community, companies have the responsibility to take the necessary steps to manage digital risk. Despite the importance of protection against cybersecurity threats,…READ

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Credit to Author: BEN KRITZ, TMT| Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2018 16:16:28 +0000

AS tumultuous as 2018 has been, one of the most surprising things about the events of the year is that nothing really unpredictable has happened. There is a sense that…READ

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Credit to Author: MARK ANTHONY TAMAYO| Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2018 16:15:43 +0000

The annual yuletide festival is certainly the most joyous time of the year. Not only do we celebrate the birth of our Lord but it is also the time to…READ

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Credit to Author: ROBERT SIY| Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2018 17:24:52 +0000

For the longest time, the LTO was the butt of jokes regarding terrible client service, especially about applying for and renewing driver’s licenses. The process took many hours, with allegations…READ

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Credit to Author: STEPHANIE DIMANDAL| Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2018 17:22:47 +0000

Every business needs working capital to support its operations. It is the lifeblood of business that entrepreneurs and shareholders source through debt financing or equity financing. As the funds flow…READ

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Credit to Author: BEN KRITZ, TMT| Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:23:13 +0000

SEVERAL tens of thousands of ride-hailing providers and customers are not going to like to hear this, but the government crackdown on motorcycle ride-hailing service Angkas is absolutely right and…READ

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Credit to Author: REY ELBO| Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:20:20 +0000

PLENTY. For one, there’s no guarantee that you’ll get the best product or service as many winning lowest bidders will economize on materials, labor or even short-circuit the production process…READ

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Credit to Author: LERMA BUTIGAN BAUTISTA| Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:19:14 +0000

Businesses and organizations over the past few decades have faced ethical issues involving their employees. As a result, public trust in organizations has declined as more managers and employees are…READ

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