IBPAP gets seat at skills body
The move gives the IT-BPM sector, which employs 1.9 million Filipinos, formal standing in policy decisions that directly affect how the country develops and…
Mico Virata · · 1 min read
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The move gives the IT-BPM sector, which employs 1.9 million Filipinos, formal standing in policy decisions that directly affect how the country develops and…
Mico Virata · · 1 min read
The move was driven by operational requirements and carried out in accordance with Civil Service Commission rules and internal bureau guidelines.
Mico Virata · · 1 min read
Maynilad Water Services, Inc. is reinforcing its supply system as dry season pressures build, rolling out a mix of infrastructure upgrades and operational…
Mico Virata · · 2 min read
Affordable monthly payments under the government’s housing program are allowing low-income families in Nueva Ecija to move from renting to owning homes, easing…
Mico Virata · · 2 min read
The Philippines is repositioning its trade strategy following gains at the 14th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference, with officials shifting…
Mico Virata · · 2 min read
The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) now has a direct voice in shaping national workforce standards after President…
Mico Virata · · 1 min read
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has implemented a fresh round of leadership changes, reassigning senior officials to key posts as it seeks to strengthen…
Mico Virata · · 1 min read
Alphabet Inc., the parent firm of Google is committing up to $40 billion to artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, strengthening a partnership that also…
Mico Virata · · 1 min read
The ADB’s latest annual report showed the country as the second-largest beneficiary among developing member economies, next only to India. The bulk of the…
Mico Virata · · 2 min read
A global drugmaker is seeking to reshape how Filipinos understand and treat obesity, launching a nationwide initiative alongside a new prescription therapy…
Mico Virata · · 1 min read