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The danger of deepfakes
by Mary Ann LL. Reyes - March 23, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippines experienced the biggest jump in deepfakes among all countries in Asia-Pacific, according to a 2023 report by identity verification platform Sumsub.
The psychology behind money muling
by Mary Ann LL. Reyes - March 22, 2025 - 12:00am
Money mules have emerged as hidden gears in the complex machine of financial fraud, facilitating scams that cost consumers billions worldwide.
Dire consequences
by Mary Ann LL. Reyes - March 16, 2025 - 12:00am
There is now a proposal in Congress to ban raw mineral exports from the Philippines to pave the way for the development of local industries, but the local mining industry is against it.
Still a long way to go
by Mary Ann LL. Reyes - March 15, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) has doubled the maximum deposit insurance coverage (MDIC) in banks from P500,000 to P1 million per depositor effective today, March 15.
Unfair trade practices
by Mary Ann LL. Reyes - March 9, 2025 - 12:00am
Just recently, the Vietnam Trade Office in the Philippines advised Vietnamese cement exporters to actively cooperate in the investigation to avoid unfavorable outcomes after the Department of Trade and Industry imposed...
Old dogs, old tricks
by Mary Ann LL. Reyes - March 8, 2025 - 12:00am
It is indeed unfortunate that the first order of business for newly appointed Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon is to fix problems created by his predecessors.
Caught in the crossfire
by Mary Ann LL. Reyes - March 2, 2025 - 12:00am
In April of last year, the Supreme Court upheld the arbitral ruling that ordered CJH Development Corp. to vacate a portion of the John Hay Special Economic Zone it leased from the Bases Conversion Development Authority...
Safeguard duties on cement
by Mary Ann LL. Reyes - March 1, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Trade and Industry recently ordered the imposition of provisional safeguard duties on imports of ordinary Portland cement and blended cement at the rate of P400 per metric ton or P16 per 40 kg bag...
Much delayed common station
by Mary Ann LL. Reyes - February 23, 2025 - 12:00am
Our country’s mass rail system still leaves much to be desired, particularly in terms of interconnectivity.
Debate continues over AI
by Mary Ann LL. Reyes - February 22, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippine Bureau of Copyright has joined the global debate on whether works generated through artificial intelligence (AI) can be protected by copyright.
AI and copyright
by Mary Ann LL. Reyes - February 16, 2025 - 12:00am
Remember the monkey selfie case?
Banking for all: A Filipino story
by Mary Ann LL. Reyes - February 15, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippine banking industry has undergone a remarkable transformation over the years, shifting from the traditional, labor-intensive practices of past decades to a digitally driven system that aims to make financial...
Phl’s worsening housing backlog
by Mary Ann LL. Reyes - February 9, 2025 - 12:00am
The housing backlog in the country has already reached an alarming level.
The right thing
by Mary Ann LL. Reyes - February 8, 2025 - 12:00am
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has announced that it will issue a memorandum circular that will require transportation network companies (TNC) and operators to shoulder the 20 percent...
Unnecessary delay
by Mary Ann LL. Reyes - February 2, 2025 - 12:00am
Last November, our government announced that it is delaying any further sugar importation plans until mid-2025, as agreed upon in a meeting between Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Sugar Regulatory...
DBP, LBP seek loan payment
by Mary Ann LL. Reyes - February 1, 2025 - 12:00am
Two government-owned banks have demanded the immediate payment of loans obtained by a huge shipping company based in Cebu.
Precarious situation
by Mary Ann LL. Reyes - January 26, 2025 - 12:00am
The Tariff Commission has commenced an investigation into the possibility of expanding the anti-dumping duties on cement imports from Vietnam to include additional types of cement and manufacturers.
Filling the gap
by Mary Ann LL. Reyes - January 25, 2025 - 12:00am
Just recently, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) chairman Teofilo Guadiz III called on Congress to pass a law that would regulate the motorcycle (MC) ride-hailing sector to fill the gaps...
Time is of the essence
by Mary Ann LL. Reyes - January 19, 2025 - 12:00am
The outcome of any election has a huge ripple effect on the economy, influencing how businesses operate, plan and strategize for the future.
Chilling effect
by Mary Ann LL. Reyes - January 18, 2025 - 12:00am
The significant contribution to the economy and to improving the lives of its people through the country’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program is beyond doubt.
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