Holiday hiring falters as jobless numbers rise in December
December is usually when cash registers ring nonstop, delivery vans double-park with abandon, and seasonal jobs pop up like Christmas lights. This time, though, the Philippine labor market delivered a quieter jingle. Despite peak holiday demand, joblessness refused to melt away, hinting that even Santa’s factory may have sent a few elves home early.
Partnership steps up fight vs online financial scams
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) have signed an agreement to strengthen efforts against financial scams and online fraud affecting thousands of Filipinos and businesses nationwide.
ICTSI locks in Melbourne Port future
International Container Terminal Services Inc, a Philippine-listed global port operator, said its wholly owned unit Victoria International Container Terminal Ltd has secured a 26-year extension to operate and manage Webb Dock East at the Port of Melbourne, stretching the contract expiry from 2040 to 2066, a fresh long-term reason for investors to stay put.
Families get budget-friendly appliance deals under new SM-Home Credit promo
Home Credit Philippines has partnered with SM Appliance Center to roll out Grand Pay Hulugan, a limited-time promo aimed at helping more Filipino families buy essential home appliances through lower prices and easier payment options.
Enterprise AI is moving from experiments to everyday business use
Enterprise-level AI is entering a new phase. After years of testing and pilot projects, large organizations are now putting AI into real, mission-critical operations.
