Guarding against hiring fraud as the Philippine job market grows

The Philippine job market is entering a new phase of growth and optimism. Jobstreet’s Hiring, Compensation, and Benefits Report 2025 reveals that nearly half (44%) of employers and HR professionals expect stronger hiring activity in the second half of 2025 compared to last year—clear proof that businesses are preparing to expand their teams. This wave…

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ManageEngine upgrades Log360 to cut through cybersecurity ‘noise’

ManageEngine, the IT management division of Zoho Corporation, has introduced major improvements to its Log360 security platform. The upgrade is designed to help security teams focus on real threats by reducing the flood of unnecessary alerts that often overwhelm them. A recent Google-commissioned study found that more than 60% of cybersecurity teams are buried in…

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GIGIL expands to Phnom Penh, blending world-class creativity with Cambodian insight

Independent ideas agency GIGIL has opened its newest office in Phnom Penh, marking another milestone in its global expansion beyond New York, Los Angeles, and Toronto. The move underscores the agency’s commitment to delivering bold, award-winning creativity rooted in deep local culture and consumer understanding. The launch comes on the heels of GIGIL being named…

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FedEx Philippines clinches triple recognition at HR Asia Best Workplaces 2025

Maribeth Espinosa FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, has once again cemented its status as an employer of choice after securing three prestigious honors at the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2025. The company was named among Asia’s Best Companies to…

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Hollywood’s golden couple no more: Inside the Kidman-Urban split

The red-carpet romance that once seemed unshakable has finally unraveled. Nicole Kidman, 58, and Keith Urban, 57, are officially going their separate ways after nearly two decades of marriage — and insiders say the split has been brewing behind the scenes for months. According to whispers close to the couple, the Oscar-winning actress leaned heavily…

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A Nation Drowning: Corruption and the fight for a “Bagong Pilipinas”

The nation is drowning, not just from rain, but from something farmore sinister: alleged corruption. The recent accusations against the 1st DistrictEngineering Office (DEO) of Bulacan expose potential systemic corruption within theDepartment of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). These aren’t mere rumors, butaccusations of “payola,” where contractors allegedly pay commissions to securecontracts. If true, it…

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Treasury bills auction draws strong demand, rates ease

The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) fully awarded all bids for Treasury bills (T-bills) in Monday’s auction, with rates settling lower than both the previous auction and secondary market benchmarks. The 89-, 182-, and 364-day T-bills registered average yields of 4.828 percent, 5.075 percent, and 5.171 percent, respectively. These were below the PHP Bloomberg Valuation…

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DTI seizes P13-M worth of uncertified home appliances

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) consfiscates over 3,000 pieces of uncertified and non-compliant household appliances in this undated photo. The DTI on Monday (Sept. 29, 2025) said confiscated items worth P13.2 million include electric kettles, fans, pressure cookers, rice cookers, multi-cookers, induction cookers, and blenders. (Photo courtesy of DTI) The Department of Trade and…

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Selling pressures weigh down PSEi, peso weakens

Philippine stocks remained under heavy selling pressure on Monday, dragging the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) deeper into the red, while the peso slipped further against the US dollar despite briefly touching the 57-level in intraday trading. For the sixth straight session, the main index closed lower, shedding 0.49 percent to settle at 5,997.60, while…

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