“The title of this book is unapologetically ambitious. Yes, I am strongly convinced that those who are in their 20s and early 30s today (the so- called ‘millennials’ and ‘centennials’) will live to see the Philippines become a First World country.” … The decade spanning ... continue reading
“Something has to be done to retain as many young people as possible in the agribusiness sector which consists not only in farming but also post-harvest, supply chain and logistics (e.g. cold storage), and food processing, among others.” The whole nation must remain focused on ... continue reading
“Despite the challenges brought about by the pandemic, remittances remained resilient. Based on the results from the model simulated for our first objective, it showed that remittances actually cushion GDP, consumption, and national savings in hard times. Literature also showed how Filipinos send more money in times of distress to help households cope.” ... continue reading
A subsidiary of Nickel Asia Corporation, Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corp. (RTNMC), was able to register a total national (value-added) multiplier effect of Php44.2 billion between 2017 and 2021 or Php8.8 billion per year, from its various economic projects, according to a study by economic consulting and research firm Center for Research and Communication (CRC). ... continue reading
For many Filipinos, imagining the Philippines as a first world country may be a far-fetched dream; but is it? In his newest book, entitled, “The Philippine Economy Towards First World Status,” Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas provides a lengthy discussion on why the country is geared towards becoming a first world country between the years 2040 ... continue reading
“The host government strategies reveal the strength of leadership and stability of social service system. The more comprehensive the government social services, the better it can protect the welfare of its laborers, including foreign workers.” … The situation of foreign workers in different countries and ... continue reading
We probably know bits and pieces about overseas employment from what we see in the news and social media but we may not fully appreciate the process and the people behind overseas work. This is what this article describes. Many of those who attempt to apply for work abroad think that they can do so ... continue reading
When global leaders, top businessmen or executives talk about jobs post-COVID-19 pandemic, there is emphasis on technology, Work from Home, service with minimal physical contact, webinar meetings, acceleration of the pace of digital transformation, access to new platforms and digital marketplaces. They warn that there will be new ways of customer service and product delivery ... continue reading
If thousands of OFWs have come home through an amnesty program or voluntarily due to the ‘No work, No pay’ situation in their country of work, there are still millions who have decided or are compelled to stay. Thanks to the Coalition of Licensed Agencies for Domestic and Service Workers (CLADS) and the Overseas Placement ... continue reading
This COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the lives of those desiring to work overseas, as well as those coming home. For those applying for overseas work, the good news is that some Asian countries, such as Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore are ready to resume employment of migrant workers. This comes at a time when ... continue reading
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