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Philippines Economy

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Global digital business school Hyper Island sees opportunities in PHL, opens programs

Global digital business school Hyper Island Institute of Higher Education has launched its Digital Management Accelerator Program, Masters of Arts in Digital Management, and Business Solutions services in the Philippines, aiming to address the disparity between technology and human development.

UK keen on helping Philippines startups, tech firms gain momentum

UK Trade Commissioner Black said the Philippines is “going to be a shining light” with an exciting tech market, noting the Philippines’ young workforce and a digital-friendly population.

Jobs for youth to power Philippines economic recovery

The Philippines will need to generate more and better quality jobs for the youth for stronger economic recovery and long-term growth, according to the World Bank.

AI is a strategic capability – expert

AI is now considered to be a strategic capability that would improve our country's economic activity as it moves toward a more technologically advanced society.

Online hiring in PH soars in January, says new report

Despite the 7% annual drop in e-recruitment activity, the MoM increase in hiring is a testimony to the reviving job market in the Philippines, the company said. However, the emphasis remains on re-skilling and upskilling employees to thrive in current market dynamics.

Microsoft exec says firm committed to diversity, inclusivity

MICROSOFT Philippines Inc. is fully supportive of initiatives to promote a diverse and inclusive environment, its chief executive said on Wednesday.

BSP sees more inflows of foreign investments

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) sees more foreign direct investments (FDI) and speculative funds entering the Philippines in the next two years due to the structural reforms undertaken by the government.

Feb. inflation likely hit 8.9% — poll

PHILIPPINE INFLATION likely further quickened in February, with upward pressure expected from higher prices of cooking gas and food, analysts said.

House committee passes E-governance bill

The House committee on appropriations has passed the proposal that aims to institutionalize the government’s transition to e-governance.

Global firms are eyeing Asian alternatives to Chinese manufacturing

In 1987 panasonic made an adventurous bet on China. At the time the electronics giant’s home country, Japan, was a global manufacturing powerhouse and the Chinese economy was no larger than Canada’s.