Remittances still fueling spending
REMITTANCE growth has been slowing but the money being sent home by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) continues to fuel domestic consumption, Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Corp. Ltd. (HSBC) said.
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Press Release - 31st APPF: As the youngest senator, Sen. Mark Villar Co-Chairs Roundtable Discussion of Young Parliamentarians
As the youngest parliamentarian of the Philippine Senate, Senator Mark Villar co-chaired the Roundtable Discussion of Young Parliamentarians at the 31st Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum.
Filipinos can now use GCash around the world
MANILA, Philippines — Finance super app GCash debuted its stronger international services at the recent Singapore Fintech Festival 2023.
NRAM takes spot light at Cashless Expo ‘23, introduces digital agri innovations
The Department of Agriculture (DA) participated in the last leg of the Cashless Expo 2023 on November 19, at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, in line with the celebration of the National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM).
Government launches e-Travel Customs System
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and other government agencies launched on Nov. 21 an e-Travel Customs System to digitize the data collection process for travelers arriving and departing from the country.
Media as an invaluable partner for global peace (Part 1)
The Global Peace Foundation, an international nonprofit organization focused on the pursuit of community, national, and regional peace-building activities, held its Global Peace Media Forum in preparation for the Global Peace Convention this December 2023. The program sought to gather media professionals across different disciplines for a forum on how our industry can contribute to the progress of their cause.
Climate conspiracy theories flourish ahead of COP28
PARIS, France — Climate conspiracy theories are flourishing with lifestyle influencers joining in the misinformation war and scientists hounded on social media, researchers say, as pressure rises on leaders at the COP28 summit.
BOC launches unified digital data collection system
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 22) — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has launched the eTravel Customs System, a unified digital data collection platform aimed at simplifying passenger experience in airports.