In an effort to strengthen public-private sector collaboration, the Business Processing Association of the Philippines (BPAP) is working closely with government agencies to address employment and workforce skills development. Projected to be a US$25-billion industry...
Photo: Bikram Yoga Alabang XTRM Triathlon member Celma Hitalia does Pranayama, or Standing Deep Breathing, the first breathing exercise in Bikram yoga’s 26-posture series. Hitalia, who calls herself a “late bloomer athlete” finished this year’s Ironman 70.3 in Cebu,...
Residents of Metro Manila can now plan trips around the city in Google Maps using the metro’s four train lines — the LRT1, LRT2, MRT3, and the PNR Commuter Train. To use this new feature, click on the “Get Directions” button, type the origin and destination points in...
MANILA, Philippines -- A team from the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) emerged as the Asia-Pacific champions at the Google Online Marketing Challenge (GOMC) which is now in its fifth. According to the search giant, over 11,000 students from 86...
Says legislation should evolve with IT-BPO industry (August 27, 2012—Manila, Philippines)—The signing into law of the Data Privacy Act as Republic Act 10173 is an important first step to increase confidence among international investors and their clients in the IT-BPO...
MANILA, Philippines - Low cost carrier Cebu Air Inc. (Cebu Pacific) of taipan John Gokongwei is on a hiring mode with the delivery of its additional aircraft while Zest Airways Inc. of Ambassador Alfredo Yao has tied up with global aviation training services provider...
For many a traveler, Hong Kong is known for its world-famous attractions such as Ocean Park, Hong Kong Disneyland, Ngong Ping 360, and The Peak. While Hong Kong undoubtedly has some of the most attractive tourist spots, there’s a lot more that the Asia’s world city...
(Manila, Philippines, August 24, 2012)—Early this year, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz encouraged jobseekers with background in the healthcare profession to seek career opportunities in healthcare information management...
TWO BUDGET carriers have moved to strengthen their labor forces, with Cebu Pacific looking to hire 200 more staff while Zest Airways ropes in a firm to train pilots for new aircraft. “Cebu Pacific [is expanding] its work force with 200 more positions available for...
