December 27, 2024
Metro Manila Film Festival 2024: Filipino found footage horror finds its footing
Source: https://www.imdb.com/ By Brontë H. Lacsamana, Reporter Movie ReviewStrange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer HospitalDirected by Kerwin GoProduced by Reality MM Studios and Creative Leaders Group 8 TECHNOLOGY, social media, and the horrors that come with it are themes that resonate with younger audiences today. Much of our lives is filtered through a lens, be it that of a […]
December 27, 2024
Metro Manila Film Festival 2024: Vice Ganda goes serious, for a moment
Source: https://www.imdb.com/ By Edg Adrian Eva, Reporter Movie ReviewAnd the Breadwinner isDirected by Jun R. LanaProduced by Star Cinema and The IdeaFirst Company Vice Ganda’s films have consistently drawn polarized reactions over the years. While they undeniably connect with their target mass audience through Vice Ganda’s signature comedic style — made up of one-liners, puns, and parodies […]
December 27, 2024
Pay gulf widens between public and private sectors under Starmer
Public sector workers now earn about 6 per cent more than their private sector counterparts — triple the gap seen at the start of this year — according to new analysis by the Resolution Foundation. The think tank’s research indicates that a series of generous wage settlements under Sir Keir Starmer’s Government have widened the […]
December 27, 2024
Desk shortage holds back the ‘return to office’ push
British employees are pushing back against calls to work more frequently in the office, amid complaints of insufficient desks and facilities. A fifth of workers surveyed by Remit Consulting cited a shortage of workspace as one of their top three reasons for staying away. Researchers say this highlights how some firms cut back too far […]
December 27, 2024
Stamp Duty hikes trigger 42 per cent slump in prime London property deals
Repeated increases in stamp duty have taken a heavy toll on high-end London property sales, with transactions in Britain’s two most expensive boroughs falling by 42 per cent over the past decade. According to new analysis by Savills, deals in Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster have slumped from 10,665 in 2013–14 to around 6,200 in […]
December 27, 2024
PHL stocks, peso close mixed on last trading day of 2024
PHILIPPINE STOCKS inched lower while the peso continued to rise against the dollar on Dec. 27, the last trading day of 2024 PHILIPPINE financial markets closed mixed on Friday — the last trading day of 2024 — as a volatile year that saw both the main stock index and the peso post multi-month lows came […]
December 27, 2024
Global Dominion: A leader in talent development and growth
By: Ariel Dizon Every growing organization prioritizes expansion as a primary strategy for sustainable growth, whether by widening its reach or diversifying its products and services. For Global Dominion, developing its people plays a pivotal role in achieving growth. Staying true to its purpose of igniting and accelerating the growth of people and organizations, the […]
December 27, 2024
Why AI will never replace the human traits that make for effective mentoring
In a world that is becoming progressively digitalised, it is important to have a clear understanding on how industries can work collaboratively with the likes of AI to ensure they are not left behind. Gaining this understanding early will help avoid scaremongering and allow businesses to use the development of technology in their favour as […]
December 27, 2024
DigiPlus and PAGCOR join forces to promote responsible gaming
“Together, we aim to elevate the industry by prioritizing player welfare.” – PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco and DigiPlus Interactive Chairman Eusebio Tanco underscore the importance of a joint campaign on responsible gaming. DigiPlus Interactive, together with its flagship brands BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, and its social development arm BingoPlus Foundation, has partnered with […]
December 27, 2024
The visionary behind the game: Joon Yung Min’s trailblazing journey
Joon Yung Min Joon Yung Min, a 35-year-old Korean visionary and innovator, has emerged as a force to be reckoned with. His pioneering platform, Mobile Marble Race, has captivated millions with its dynamic gameplay and cutting-edge features, cementing his reputation as a transformative figure in the tech world. Yet, Mr. Min’s path to success is […]
December 27, 2024
Philippines central bank sees December inflation at 2.3% to 3.1%
Philippines central bank sees December inflation at 2.3% to 3.1% – BusinessWorld Online
A man wearing a Santa hat is seen at a gas station along East Ave in Quezon City, Dec 24. Photo by Noel B. Pabalate, The Philippine Star MANILA – The Philippines’ […]
December 27, 2024
The Top 5 Cybersecurity Threats and How to Defend Against Them
As companies strive to build secure businesses, they end up spending a significant portion of their workweek on security-related tasks, such as scan reviews, secrets detection and context-switching between multiple tools. Moreover, sorting through false positives or duplicate vulnerabilities consumes an inordinate amount of an organization’s time, reducing the effectiveness of their cybersecurity solutions. AI-powered […]
