How would you like your savings to earn 20 to 25 times more interest than traditional savings accounts? Got your attention? I thought so. Let’s say you have US$5,000 in a traditional bank savings account. The national average APY is about 0.55%, which yields only US$27.50 after a year. In contrast, if you deposit that same […]
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) scored a rare trifecta of awards before 2024 ends. First, Metrobank brought home the Strongest Bank in the Philippines title for the fourth straight year at the recently held The Asian Banker Global 2024 Finance Awards. The Strongest Banks ranking of The Asian Banker is based on a detailed […]
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) was recognized with a Gold Stevies at the recently held 2024 International Business Awards for its ‘Grow With Metrobank’ campaign, which tell the stories of growth from customers’ and Metrobankers’ perspective. The campaign had two parts: first is a customer story video, which is based on how the bank […]
With scholarships from Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), 48 disadvantaged youths recently graduated with the skills to thrive in the red-hot cloud computing field through the AWS re/Start Program. This initiative marks CPI’s first foray into digital skills development, recognizing the explosive growth of cloud computing. Businesses are scrambling to adopt cloud solutions, creating a surge […]
Online sellers making below P500,000 in yearly sales don’t have to pay creditable withholding taxes according to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). The threshold consists of the total revenue the seller generates across digital platforms such as websites, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. As per BIR, online sellers or merchants are exempt if the total […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) will be a boon or bane to 40% of jobs around the world according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In a blog published on the IMF website, the global financial institution shared the findings of its recent analysis of AI’s potential impact on jobs and countries globally. In lower-income and emerging […]
Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey is akin to setting sail on uncharted waters, where the thrill of innovation meets the challenges of navigating unexplored territories. In this dynamic journey, every venture is a story waiting to unfold, teeming with lessons, risks, and the promise of transformative success. Entrepreneurship, more than a career choice, is a […]
Each time you use your credit card, you potentially expose yourself to a credit card skimmer – a devious device designed to steal your card’s data. Criminals use skimmers to capture data such as the cardholder’s name, card number, and expiration date. This stolen data can be used for fraudulent purposes, such as making unauthorized […]
October 10, 2023. Manila, Philippines — Your quest for gaming greatness starts at the Lazada 10.10 Sale on October 10, 2023, with Logitech offering astounding deals on some of their best gaming kits. You can unlock discounts of up to 30%, claim exclusive vouchers, and revel in the delight of free shipping. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or […]
September 27, 2023. MAKATI, Philippines. In the aftermath of the recent cyberattack on the state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Senator Mark Villar has called for increased accountability and security measures to safeguard public health information. He described the attack as a severe “attack on public health.” Senator Villar has filed Resolution No. 811, calling […]
