Philippine firms tackle wage hike conundrum
PEOPLE are seen at a job fair in Marikina City Hall, April 27, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter and Chloe Mari A. HufanaALEXANDER V. SUYAT, 36, trained to become a security guard in
Currency depreciation may put central banks under pressure to tighten
The South Korean won, Chinese yuan and Japanese yen notes are seen with US $100 notes in this picture illustration taken in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 15, 2015. — REUTERSBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, ReporterCONTINUED CURRENCY depreciation in Asia
A book fair of consequence: Why the Philippine Book Festival matters
GISELLE P. KASILAGBy Giselle P. KasilagBOOK FAIRS have become a staple in the calendar of most Filipino bookworms over the last 10 years. Two major ones last for a week and attract buyers from all over the country who are
Another season of love with Rent
LANCE REBLANDO as Angel; Reb Atadero as MarkBy Brontë H. Lacsamana, ReporterTheater ReviewRentBy Jonathan LarsonDirected by Robbie GuevaraPresented by 9 Works TheatricalON Christmas Eve, filmmaker Mark Cohen and musician Roger David once again find themselves cold and broke in the
Bernardo Balagtas raises the banner for Angono
DRAWING from the community is an important part of the creative process for Filipino artist and 2024 International Prize Phoenix for the Arts awardee Bernardo E. Balagtas.Under the Fondazione Effetto Arte, Italian critics and curators Francesco Saverio Russo and Salvatore