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Smart Home Ideas for Condominium Living in Metro Manila
James Ramos
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Jun 25, 2026

Smart Home Ideas for Condominium Living in Metro Manila

Living in a Metro Manila condo comes with its perk...
Market bleeds and currency plunges amid global tensions
James Ramos
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Jun 23, 2026

Market bleeds and currency plunges amid global tensions

The local stock market took a heavy beating yester...
Top 10 Best Mid-Range Smartphones for Aspiring Content Creators in 2026
Rita Maria Reyes
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Jun 18, 2026

Top 10 Best Mid-Range Smartphones for Aspiring Content Creators in 2026

So you want to start a YouTube channel, grow your ...
The Ultimate Guide to Booking Cebu Pacific Piso Fares Without Failing in 2026
Rita Maria Reyes
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Jun 17, 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Booking Cebu Pacific Piso Fares Without Failing in 2026

For many Filipinos, a Cebu Pacific Piso Fare is t...
Remittance growth hits slowest pace and agency monitors flows
James Ramos
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Jun 15, 2026

Remittance growth hits slowest pace and agency monitors flows

A deceleration in overseas cash inflows was record...
Global Oil Prices Decline as Authorities Note Major Rollbacks
James Ramos
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Jun 12, 2026

Global Oil Prices Decline as Authorities Note Major Rollbacks

As of mid-June 2026, the global oil market has und...
The Ergonomic Agent: How to Prevent Back and Neck Pain at Your Desk
Rita Maria Reyes
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Jun 11, 2026

The Ergonomic Agent: How to Prevent Back and Neck Pain at Your Desk

Your back has been keeping score all along. Ever...
Surviving the Graveyard Shift: Science-Backed Sleep Hacks for BPO Agents
James Ramos
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Jun 10, 2026

Surviving the Graveyard Shift: Science-Backed Sleep Hacks for BPO Agents

It's 3 a.m. in BGC. The rest of Manila is asleep. ...
AI disrupts labor sectors and state agencies face crisis
James Ramos
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Jun 9, 2026

AI disrupts labor sectors and state agencies face crisis

As artificial intelligence and robotics accelerate...
Palace rebuffs US tariff proposal and defends labor laws
James Ramos
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Jun 8, 2026

Palace rebuffs US tariff proposal and defends labor laws

Brushing off the threat of an impending tariff blo...
Auto sales outlook improves and CAMPI adjusts decline rate
James Ramos
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Jun 5, 2026

Auto sales outlook improves and CAMPI adjusts decline rate

The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Phi...
BOI approves projects and boosts investments
James Ramos
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Jun 4, 2026

BOI approves projects and boosts investments

Green lane status was granted by the Board of Inve...
SSS finalizes 15 percent rate and PhilHealth retains cap
James Ramos
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Jun 3, 2026

SSS finalizes 15 percent rate and PhilHealth retains cap

The final phase of statutory social contribution a...
Pag-IBIG Declares Record 2025 Dividends and Secures OFW Savings
James Ramos
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Jun 2, 2026

Pag-IBIG Declares Record 2025 Dividends and Secures OFW Savings

In February 2026, a historic dividend distribution...
Beat the Heat: Why CIBO’s Summer Comfort Menu is the Ultimate BGC Lunch Escape
James Ramos
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Jun 1, 2026

Beat the Heat: Why CIBO’s Summer Comfort Menu is the Ultimate BGC Lunch Escape

As the scorching Philippine summer sun beats down ...
Got Php 500,000? Which Pinoy Food Franchise Should You Build?
James Ramos
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May 29, 2026

Got Php 500,000? Which Pinoy Food Franchise Should You Build?

Franchising a food cart is the ultimate Filipino e...
SSS rolls out PHP 60-billion relief package and eases burden of Filipino families
James Ramos
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May 22, 2026

SSS rolls out PHP 60-billion relief package and eases burden of Filipino families

The Philippines is currently navigating a precario...
A Simple Guide: Which App Should Your Family or Clients Abroad Use to Send You Money?
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May 21, 2026

A Simple Guide: Which App Should Your Family or Clients Abroad Use to Send You Money?

If you have family working overseas or if you are ...
Earn 7.12% Tax-Free: The Ultimate Guide to Pag-IBIG MP2 Savings
James Ramos
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May 20, 2026

Earn 7.12% Tax-Free: The Ultimate Guide to Pag-IBIG MP2 Savings

If you've been looking for a safe place to grow yo...
Surviving 2026: How to Stretch a 5,000 Peso Budget and Beat Impulse Buying
James Ramos
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May 19, 2026

Surviving 2026: How to Stretch a 5,000 Peso Budget and Beat Impulse Buying

Let’s be honest: inflation in 2026 has made budget...