Surreal Scheffler wins again
SORRY, if you failed to watch the nerve-wracking win on Monday (March 18) by Scottie Scheffler, the power-swinging American golfer with a body-balance issue at the finish.
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SORRY, if you failed to watch the nerve-wracking win on Monday (March 18) by Scottie Scheffler, the power-swinging American golfer with a body-balance issue at the finish.
China Evergrande Group’s alleged $78 billion revenue overstatement escalates the legal peril of founder Hui Ka Yan, who now stands at the center of one of the biggest financial fraud cases in history.
NOWADAYS, we will see a lot of financial planning contents in the internet. Gen Z’s are entering the workforce together with the Millennials and Gen X. While the Baby Boomers are now retiring, it is very important to put our hard earned money on the right platform and with the right principles.
McKinsey’s study on the economic potential of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) emphasizes its ability to expand the boundaries of what artificial intelligence (AI) can achieve, particularly in driving creative processes and innovating business practices. This allows organizations to explore new, previously unattainable avenues in product design, marketing strategies, and customer experiences, fostering continuous innovation.
NOW that production work is in full swing again after a few years of the pandemic nightmare, we are glad that some of our senior actors are still very active doing what they love and do best.
TWO non-figurative artists and a multimedia graphic artist bannered the special exhibitions at Art in the Park 2024, held over the weekend at its de facto home, Jaime Velasquez Park in Makati City.
IN January 2024, taxpayers in the Philippines were greeted with a significant law seeking to improve tax administration and compliance. This law, of course, is the Ease of Paying Taxes (EOPT) Act. Following the effectivity of the law, draft revenue regulations (RR) have been circulated for comments from the public. For our short analysis, we will focus on some rules being proposed in relation to value added tax (VAT).
Trading the stock market is what I have been doing for a living for more than a decade. My sons join in this venture and although we have other business interests, the “stkmkt” is our focus. And yet I am forced to answer questions even from them such as “Why is the US stock market going up and ours isn’t?” The answer is simple: “This is the Philippines.”
When the news broke last March 8 that Manasquan High School went to a New Jersey court to overturn a wrongful decision that led to their missing out on the state basketball championship game to Camden, it went viral.
A defiant Vladimir Putin said Russia won’t be stopped from pursuing its goals after he swept to a record victory in a presidential election whose outcome was pre-determined.
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ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) has become a cornerstone of innovation, permeating diverse facets of society, businesses, and daily life. One of the most groundbreaking advancements in AI technology is Generative AI, which includes transformative tools like Bard and ChatGPT. As Generative AI gains prominence, global CEOs are increasingly recognizing its boundless potential and are accelerating their investments and explorations into this cutting-edge technology.
IN civil law, a person called the “agent” binds himself to render some service or to do something in representation or on behalf of another, called the “principal.” A formal agency contract requires the consent of the agent as well as the authority of the principal. By this definition, any elected public official becomes the “agent” of the electorate who voted him/her into power.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is serving as a catalyst for the entry of more investments into the country with its new Director General Tereso Panga linking up with other government agencies to entice foreign investors into the country.
WE all know that extreme heat during summer can affect our physical health, but relatively new research has shown that hot days can negatively affect our mental health, too. From increased stress and irritability (think road rage, hate speech, and traffic altercations), summer’s mental toll has become apparent. Data have revealed that emergency room visits for mental health issues across age groups rise along with the temperature. The heat can even impact our sleep, mood, and susceptibility to anxiety and depression.
AT 44, Sheralene Shirata is a woman of many roles. She is a single mother to her son Ruzzel. She is a photographer, philanthropist, model, beauty queen, national director of Noble Queen of the Universe Philippines, and a fashion magnate.
THERE is no doubt that Watsons takes sustainability seriously. At the retailer’s stores in The Block in SM North Edsa and SM Megamall, there are Refilling Stations for its popular Naturals by Watsons line. Its “Sustainable Choices” program gives customers environmentally conscious options when buying personal care products. This selection features reduced plastic components, refill packs, and ethically sourced ingredients, available in Clean Beauty and Better Packaging.
MARCH is officially National Women’s Month. During this time, women are celebrated more than they usually are. Government offices have mandatory purple-colored banners hanging on their facades. Social and traditional media are awash with women empowerment-themed materials.
WHAT is an influencer? Or how do you define an influencer? There are so many definitions in the internet, but let me rephrase them and defined them in as simple terms as possible. Influencers are those that dominates social media. They have a specific expertise or skills or interesting story and have an audience who follows them consistently. They have a steady following of thousands or even million followers.
Why is it that most people seem to shy away from any leadership position? When I asked around, I gathered these responses—it’s an added responsibility, they don’t want headaches, they are already busy as it is, they don’t have what it takes, and that leadership will simply complicate their lives.
Client demands can become unbearable at times. I used to handle a team where we were required one weekend to report to work because we had to finish a project by Monday the following week. In the wee hours of the morning, my manager suddenly asked everyone to stop whatever we were doing and follow her. We got into her car and we drove to a nearby restaurant where she treated us for a meal and some chit chat.
No nation has achieved economic progress with a weak infrastructure. We all know that roads, bridges, rails and seaports contribute to increased mobility, facilitate trade and connectivity, and lead to economic inclusion.
Ang bungang hinog sa pilit kung kainin ay hindi matamis. I believe this Filipino saying accurately describes the policy of certain national and local government officials who generously allocate bicycle lanes, further narrowing our already limited roads.
CHARLIE WOODS has his father’s penchant to dream big early on in life. That’s the screaming commonality between Charlie and Tiger Woods.
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