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For such a long time in the Philippines, insurance coverage was a privilege enjoyed almost exclusively by well-to-do Filipinos. Thanks to Jean Henri Lhuillier, the man behind the success of microfinance leader Cebuana Lhuillier, insurance has now become more inclusive and accessible to the general population.  In 2020, Cebuana Lhuillier established a future-ready insurance brokerage firm named Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance …

By Rose de la Cruz Can retail, food chain employees– whose employment are seasonal (or during peak season)– be classified as regular employees as recently ruled by the Supreme Court in the case of hacienda farm workers? This question deserves serious thought as these underemployed workers deserve a sense of job security to be more productive and contribute significantly to …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed Grab Philippines’ contribution in generating local employment in the country as the administration carries out initiatives to provide more jobs to Filipinos. “Your impact on unemployment numbers comprises about 1.1 percent of the increase in employment in the past year and half. That was Grab, so that’s the 300,000 that we’re talking about has …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inspected on Wednesday the Airport to New Clark City Access Road (ANAR) in Mabalacat, Pampanga where he directed the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) to ensure the timely completion of the project. In his speech during the inspection of the ANAR, President Marcos said that the completion of the project will not only pave …

Science and technology (S&T) are pivotal in the development of the Philippines, offering innovative solutions to address societal challenges.  The University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) continues its tradition of advancing S&T in the country through rigorous research endeavors led by its scientists.  In 2023, UPD-CS scientists achieved significant milestones with their studies published in renowned, …

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual recognized the significant role of robust public and private partnerships in propelling the country’s automotive industry during the ceremonial turnover of Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation’s (TMP) presidency on 20 February 2024. He also recognized TMP and the broader automotive industry’s contribution to boosting job creation and economic growth. “Over the years, …

By Rose de la Cruz The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is worried that the expected lower farm output from a stronger-than-expected El Nino would push up inflation further up. El Niño has already destroyed crops in some parts of the country, but the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said in its Monetary Policy Report that the latest forecasts from the …

By Rose de la Cruz The Masungi Georeserve in Rizal is a favorite ‘grab’ for venture hunters from both government and private sector, giving the indigenous people and conservation groups a tough battle to preserve the remaining pristine and fragile ecosystem in the threatened conservation area near Metro Manila. The first formidable threat came in 2023 from no less from …

By Rose de la Cruz Amid objections raised by some netizens to reports about government’s plan to regulate electronic vehicles (e-trikes, e-bikes and others), I don’t see a reason why such should be regulated except for a lack of charging stations for their batteries, in which case they could break down and become obstacles along the main roads. Regulating e-vehicles …

Dr. Gerry Bagtasa of the UP Diliman College of Science – Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (UPD – CS IESM) took flight with NASA last Sunday, February 11, 2024, as part of an air pollution measurement campaign called ASIA-AQ (Airborne and Satellite Investigation of Asian Air Quality).  NASA817—more specifically the NASA DC-8 plane—is an airborne science laboratory based in …