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Domain expertise seen as key to survival for BPO workers during transition to AI
THE outsourcing industry must adopt specialized artificial intelligence (AI) agentic platforms by 2027 to protect its position as…
Read more →How AI is transforming cybersecurity managed services
Every October, governments, businesses, academic institutions and cybersecurity professionals observe Cybersecurity Awareness Month through initiatives promoting responsible digital behavior. SGV stands with the broader cyber community in advancing this shared objective.
Read more →Rates of short-term bills likely to edge higher before CPI data
RATES of the short-term debt on offer this week are expected to climb as headline inflation likely picked…
Read more →Peso may move sideways on war risks, US rate bets
THE PESO is expected to stay rangebound against the dollar as the market tracks developments in the Middle…
Read more →Top Fed deputies step in to give markets a clear message
US FEDERAL RESERVE Chairman Kevin Warsh has vowed to avoid sending clear signals to investors on where interest…
Read more →Yields on gov’t debt mixed on growing inflation risks
YIELDS on government securities (GS) traded in the secondary market were mixed last week, with those at the…
Read more →BSP securities fetch lower yield on strong demand
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) short-term securities attracted a slightly lower average yield on Friday as demand…
Read more →Meet Jaime Tan Cruz, business partner of the Duterte family
Here are the ties that bind Jaime Tan Cruz to Vice President Sara Duterte, Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte, Congressman Pulong Duterte, and former president Rodrigo Duterte.
Read more →Trump adviser Hassett urges Powell to leave Fed board after renovation report
Read more →Sustained profitability of GCash IPO seen at lower starting price
The initial public offering (IPO) of GCash’s parent company is providing investors with a more attractive starting point following the company’s final pricing at P6.60 per share, while its sustained profitability provides an important basis for assessing its longer-term value, according to an investment analyst.
Read more →Gatchalian eyes year-end removal of power system-loss charges
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said Sunday he will push for the removal of system-loss charges from consumers’ electricity bills before the end of the year, even as the Senate faces a crowded schedule dominated by the 2027 national budget. Gatchalian said the measure is in plenary and has undergone hearings and technical working group discussions on its potential impact on distribution utilities and electric cooperatives. “We will try our best before
Read more →Silva unanimously outpoints Cong to claim the UFC women’s flyweight championship
SALT LAKE CITY — Natalia Silva unanimously outpointed Wang Cong to claim the vacant UFC women’s flyweight championship Saturday night at UFC 332. Silva (21-5-1) extended her winning streak to 15 bouts after largely dominating Wang (10-2) over five rounds. “This is incredible for me,” Silva said. “I have worked hard for this moment and now I am the new (champion) and I am so so so happy.” Silva went from challenger to favorite in the title bout after Valentina
Read more →vivo V80 Lite launches in PH with 10000mAh battery at P24,999
GLOBAL technology company vivo has officially launched the vivo V80 Lite in the Philippines, bringing its 10000mAh BlueVolt Battery, IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance, and high-brightness display to consumers looking for a smartphone that can keep up with demanding workdays and everything that comes after. The V80 Lite starts at P24,999 and available for pre-order from Oct. 4 to 16, 2026. The Guinness World Record holder vivo V80 Lite is designed for young Filipino professionals whose days
Read more →Rybakina loses in China Open second round while Zverev wins to face Djokovic
BEIJING — No. 1-ranked Elena Rybakina was ousted from the China Open by No. 118 Alina Charaeva of Armenia in the second round on Saturday. Charaeva held her head in her hands in disbelief after winning 3-6, 6-4, 6-3. "I was just trying to stay really hard mentally and keep believing that at some point I could turn it around again to my side. And I guess I just never stopped believing,” said Charaeva, only the ninth woman outside the top 100 to beat a No. 1. Rybakina had seven double
Read more →Work and live life to the fullest with the newest vivo V80 Lite
HAVING a phone run out of power in the middle of a busy workday or while running errands can be one of the nightmares a young professional could have. The hassle of carrying a power bank or searching for an available outlet can disrupt your routine. This is exactly the kind of challenge the new vivo V80 Lite is made to address. This latest model comes with a 10,000-milliampere-hour (mAh) BlueVolt Battery — an upgrade over its predecessor, the vivo V60 Lite, which typically holds a battery
Read more →Govt eyes nationwide expansion of solar-powered irrigation
MANILA, Philippines — The govt plans to expand solar-powered irrigation systems as part of efforts to cut farming costs, strengthen food security and modernize the country’s irrigation network, acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said Sunday. Recto said the Solar-Powered Pump Irrigation Program (SPIP), administered by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA), is being expanded to 10,000 sites nationwide by 2030. NIA operates 4,036 SPIP sites in 43 provinces, including 2,147 in
Read more →Ejercito seeks to double social pension for indigent seniors to P2,000
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. JV Ejercito is seeking to double the monthly social pension for indigent senior citizens from P1,000 to P2,000, citing rising costs of food, medicines, health care and other basic necessities. Ejercito filed Senate Bill 2522, which seeks to amend Republic Act 11916, the law governing the social pension program for indigent senior citizens. “With the continuing rise in the prices of food, medicines, utilities, transportation, and health care, P1,000 a month
Read more →Filipino shoppers ranked as Southeast Asia's 'savviest' online
Report says 36% qualify as savvy, with monthly spending 47% higher.
Read more →Bartunkova stuns Sabalenka in China Open
BEIJING — Aryna Sabalenka was swatted aside in straight sets by 34th-ranked Nikola Bartunkova in the third round of the China Open on Sunday, leaving the event without its top two seeds. Czech player Bartunkova, 20, sent down four aces to beat the former world number one 6-4, 6-3 in one hour and 35 minutes. "I focused on myself, to be calm," Bartunkova said. "She's a legend... so I'm really happy that I won the match," she said of the four-time Grand Slam champion. Bartunkova next faces Au
Read more →June Announces Pet Grooming Software to Simplify Booking and Client Communication
June is announcing its pet grooming software with a focus on easier daily operations, easier-to-reach support, and a subscription price that stays the same for as long as a shop stays subscribed. Burlington, Ontario, Canada, October 4, 2026 -- June, software for independent grooming shops in the United States and Canada, is committing to keep each shop's subscription price the same for as long as the shop stays subscribed. The commitment applies to the price a shop starts with, and June is month
Read more →WentRogue Announces Public Experiment On Rogue AI Claims
A digital tree and public record will document agent activity alongside self-reported permission statements. The November 15 experiment introduces a format for following those declarations over time, against a background of recent disclosures about AI agent oversight. Sheridan, Wyoming, United States, October 4, 2026 -- WentRogue has announced November 15, 2026, at 00:00 UTC as the scheduled start of its public experiment on AI agent spending and permission. The project will pair a digital tree
Read more →Blokees Debuts 90+ New Products at Wonder Festival Shanghai 2026
SHANGHAI, Oct. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From October 3 to 4, Assembly Character Toys Brand Blokees exhibited at Wonder Festival Shanghai 2026, featuring nearly 500 products across its two core categories, Blokees Model Kits and BLOKEES WHEELS. More than 90 new products made their debut, highlighting Blokees' continued expansion across product categories, IPs and consumer segments. The Blokees Model Kits portfolio covers hero collecting, model kit collecting, animal-themed products and fashion-ori
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