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Right-of-way issues cause delays in infrastructure projects
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Right-of-way (RoW) issues caused a delay in the progress of government infrastructure projects, InfraWatch PH Convenor Terry Ridon said to BusinessWorld. “One of the reasons there had been delays in particular projects, particularly not on PPPs, but on ongoing projects, was because of the right of way issue,” he said. …
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Makati LGU is making the city better
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Mayor Abby Binay is proud of Makati’s achievements, such as better education, better health services, and much more. Nonetheless, beyond historical sites, entertainment, and shopping, there is so much more to see in Makati. Mayor Binay invites the public to visit and experience the Better Makati. Spotlight is BusinessWorld’s…
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Digital services on Windows hosts experience outage due to CrowdStrike update
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Digital services on Windows hosts have experienced an outage due to a faulty software update. CrowdStrike’s Falcon Sensor, a software designed to protect computer systems from cyberattacks, is reported to be the cause. Services from flights, finances, media, and telecommunication have been affected by the global outage. In the Philippines,…
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Manila ranked 5th riskiest city for tourists
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Manila, the capital of the Philippines, was ranked 5th riskiest city out of 60 international urban areas, a recent report of Forbes Advisor said. Seven categories were determined to assess the risks of urban places for foreign travelers. Travel safety rating – 20% of the score came from the 2024…
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Data transparency, consolidation to help predict farm prices and promote smart farming
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The lack of data transparency and consolidation is hindering the price forecast of farm produce, which goes a long way into developing an efficient food system, according to Filipino scientists.
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PlayTime, the fastest-growing online gaming platform in the country, launches Vic ‘Bossing‘ Sotto in media event
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Heralding a new era of digital entertainment, PlayTime, the fastest-growing online gaming platform in the country, introduces iconic noontime TV show host, box-office hits producer, comedian and actor Vic “Bossing” Sotto as its official endorser. In a recent photo and video shoot production, Bossing was joined by PlayTime executives for…
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Toni&Guy World celebrates 60 years of hair & fashion
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TONI&GUY Philippines is set to host its first-ever hair show called “TONI&GUY WORLD: A Celebration of Global and Local Creativity.” The event will take place on July 29, 2024 (Monday) at the Fifth at Rockwell featuring the global hairdressing icons Cos Sakkas, Efi Davies, Francesco Fontana, and Bill Watson. Founded…
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Data-sharing deal to help BIR go after ‘big-time’ tax evaders
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THE BUREAU of Internal Revenue (BIR) vowed to run after big-time corporate tax evaders as the agency can now access documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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Rate cuts to spur fundraising in 2nd half
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FIRMS’ fundraising and lending activities are seen to surge in the second half of this year amid the expected easing by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
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PCCI warns sudden, haphazard closure of POGOs may lead to ‘massive’ job losses
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THE PHILIPPINE Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) warned that the sudden closure of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country could cause “massive” job losses and adversely impact the property and financial sectors. “While PCCI supports the stoppage of POGO operations in the Philippines, it cautioned against a…