Cebu City's innovative Mayor of the Night program, aimed at BPO workers, faces delays as national agencies require central office approval for night shift personnel deployment. Will it push through?
Cebu City's proposed 'Mayor of the Night' program faces implementation hurdles as national agencies are receptive but cannot commit personnel for night shifts. Councilor Alcover raises feasibility concerns.
Creba-Davao's meeting featured MinDA's Romeo Montenegro highlighting the region's investment boom and Davao's BPO rise. Read about the new chapter officers and the shift in Mindanao's narrative.
Peza Director General Tereso Panga is optimistic about achieving the agency's P300-billion investment approval goal for 2025, citing major pending applications. Read more about the Philippines' economic zone growth.
Pag-IBIG Fund's year-end raffles awarded prizes up to P500,000, successfully expanding membership among OFWs and informal workers while promoting its loan programs. Learn how to join.
Private sector employees working on December 8, 2025, a special non-working holiday, are entitled to 130% of their basic wage. Learn the DOLE rules for overtime and rest day pay.
Cebu City Councilor Michelle Abella-Cellona endorses an ordinance to partner with private firms for waterway cleanup, offering tax credits. A response to severe 2025 flooding.
167 fishermen in Masantol, Pampanga received ₱3,000 fuel subsidy and new fiberglass boats from BFAR and the local government to boost livelihood and the fisheries sector.
Cebu's economy is projected to grow 6.5-7.5% in 2024, driven by construction, tourism, and BPO. Learn the key drivers and challenges in our detailed outlook.
DOLE Secretary Laguesma reminds all private sector employers to release the mandatory 13th month pay by December 24, 2025. Compliance reports are due by January 15, 2026.
A Davao-based firm invests P500 million in a new convention center in Maa, set to rival SMX Davao. This major project signals robust growth in the city's MICE sector and economy. Read more.
Remote Employee announces Capital Town expansion completion, adding 300 jobs. RE Academy partnerships with Pampanga schools bridge education with BPO industry demands. #BPO #Pampanga
The Philippine Competition Commission approved Philippine Veterans Bank's P2.7 billion acquisition of UCPB Savings Bank. Learn how this shapes the banking landscape.
Bureau of Working Conditions demands BPO companies establish emergency protocols after workers forced to work during Typhoon Tino. Learn about worker safety rights.
Topline Equity Corp. partners with Leechiu Property Consultants to lease office spaces at Bay Mall in Liloan, Cebu, offering 1,000 BPO seats. Discover this strategic move.
Senator Raffy Tulfo files a bill for a P36,000 entry-level BPO wage, automatic work suspension during calamities, and immediate regularization. Read the full story.
Cebu-based Vivant Corporation reports 24% income growth, expands renewable energy portfolio with Bataan solar acquisition to address power reliability and water supply challenges in the Philippines.
Security Bank's revenue surged 22% to P48.8B in Jan-Sept 2025, with net profit up 7%. Strong retail lending & trading gains fueled growth. Read the full analysis.
SM Investments Corp. reports P64.4 billion net income in first nine months of 2025, with banking and property units driving growth despite retail challenges. Read the full analysis.
DOLE launches investigations into 21 BPO companies accused of endangering workers during Super Typhoon Uwan. Labor Secretary Laguesma emphasizes worker safety as top priority.
Cebu City Mayor Nestal Archival signs EO 027 establishing 24/7 government services for night shift workers. Program includes multiple departments and ₱12M budget. Learn how this innovative service will transform public access.
Shell Pilipinas Corp reports P1.3 billion net income for Jan-Sept 2025, up 33% year-on-year. Strong cash flow and premium products drive growth. Read the full financial results.
Davao's banking sector shows robust growth with double-digit lending expansion, signaling strong economic momentum and increased business confidence in the region.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures reports staggering 71% profit surge in Q3 2023, driven by powerhouse performance from energy and food subsidiaries. Discover how strategic diversification continues to deliver exceptional returns.
Metrobank achieves historic P37.3 billion net income in first nine months of 2025, driven by robust loan growth and improved margins. Discover how the Philippines' second-largest private universal bank continues its impressive financial trajectory.
Davao del Sur experiences remarkable growth with population reaching 705,000 and GDP expanding by 4.9% in 2024, driven by agriculture and infrastructure development.
Cebu-based financial institutions project steady credit conditions in Q4 2024, with manageable NPL ratios and sustained business confidence despite global economic challenges.
Renowned economist Fernando 'Perry' Ferreria predicts continued expansion in Philippine manufacturing, driven by strong domestic demand and strategic government initiatives.
OPEC+ confirms major oil output increase starting December 2023, signaling strategic market adjustments amid global economic shifts and energy demand changes.
Discover why international investors are pivoting to the Philippines amid China shifts. Cebu emerges as top destination for manufacturing and BPO sectors with competitive advantages.