BPOs seen needing less office space
June 30, 2009
MANILA, Philippines—Local property developers may find themselves faced with less robust demand from the business process outsourcing (BPO) firms as they strive to make more efficient use of their existing office space. Read more
Ex-casino workers seek payment of back pay
June 30, 2009
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Philippines—With the recent closure by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) of several foreign-owned hotels and a casino here, former employees are clamoring for payment of back wages and benefits before the firm’s remaining assets are taken by its creditors. Read more
Wanted: human rights agenda
June 30, 2009
The news article “RP had most war evacuees in 2008, says Norway group” (Inquirer, 6/20/09) should serve as a strong reminder to all 2010 electoral candidates of the grave importance of a peace and human rights agenda amid the worsening civil war in the country, which has caused death and displacement and violence, thus effectively placing the country under an undeclared martial law. Read more
Toothless rights body would hurt ASEAN group
June 30, 2009
BANGKOK—As the target date for launching the ASEAN human rights body (AHRB) nears, civil society groups have warned depriving it of watchdog powers would erode the credibility of the regional organization. Read more
The natural way to health
June 30, 2009
MANILA, Philippines – There are many ways to treat diseased conditions. Ultimately, however, any disease can only be permanently remedied by uprooting the cause. In the vast majority of cases, the cause lies in unnatural unbalanced physical and or mental habits. Therefore, changing one’s bad habits is the most important part of treatment. Natural therapy systems facilitate the rapid cleansing process, and then strengthen the body’s immune system. The most important of these systems are: Read more
Bank lending slows due to drop in demand
June 30, 2009
MANILA, Philippines – Despite monetary easing by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), bank lending is slowing down because few companies actually have the appetite for bank loans and demand would not recover until the economy bounces back. Read more
Let’s not forget Alzheimer’s and the strategies for care
June 30, 2009
Millions of Filipinos are experiencing mental changes as they age and are struggling with the question, “Am I getting Alzheimer’s?” After all, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, which is defined as a loss of intellectual and social abilities severe enough to interfere with daily functioning. Dementia affects about 10 percent of people over age 70 and Alzheimer’s accounts for 60 to 80 percent of all cases of dementia. Read more
DOLE offers financial grants to retrenched Triumph workers
June 30, 2009
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will offer financial grants to retrenched workers of Triumph International to help them cope with the crisis. Read more
Car makers urge govt to keep drive vs. car smuggling
June 30, 2009
THE Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. pressed the government yesterday to sustain its anti-smuggling operations as it lauded the Presidential Anti-Smuggling Group for seizing P1 billion worth of used vehicles in Davao City recently. Read more
Philippines criticized over pork
June 30, 2009
PORK producers in Brazil, Latin America’s biggest exporter, may pursue a complaint at the World Trade Organization against the Philippines because the Southeast Asian nation was blocking imports, an industry official said. Read more
