The Philippine labor market held its ground in April, even as early signs of strain emerged beneath the surface. Unemployment inched up slightly to 4.1 percent, from 4.0 percent a year earlier, yet the economy still managed to add more jobs and keep employment rates above 95 percent—a level considered healthy by most standards.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again received an unmodified opinion from the Commission on Audit (COA) on its 2024 financial statements, marking the seventh consecutive year of top-tier audit marks under the leadership of outgoing chairman Emilio B. Aquino.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands Foundation (BPI Foundation or BPIF) and the National Teachers College (NTC) formally launched a strategic partnership aimed at advancing financial literacy and inclusive education, marked by a ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).
In a move underscoring its environmental commitment, Globe Telecom marked World Environment Day by announcing the expansion of its clean energy program to 33 high-energy utilization sites — including the company’s first renewable energy-powered facilities in Mindanao.