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Filipino Embalmers Face Gaps in Pay, Licensing and Workforce Data
Training has expanded, but Filipino embalmers still face low pay, limited representation and an unclear picture of how many licensed professionals are active.
Read analysis →Could a 100-Year Island Lease Bring the Philippines Long-Term Investment?
A proposed island partnership would test whether distinct institutions can attract capital and spread better governance practices across the Philippines.
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Iranian Negotiators Leave Doha as Draft US Deal Circulates
Iranian envoys have left Doha after talks with Qatari mediators, while a draft proposal circulates and Tehran signals it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz faster.
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Million Mask March in the Philippines: What Could Shape the 2026 Protest
The November 5 protest’s scale is hard to predict, but recent tensions around the DICT could shape its return in the Philippines.
Read analysis →Karl Bushby Completes 28-Year Walk Around the World and Returns to Hull
After nearly 50,000 kilometres on foot, Karl Bushby has returned to Hull, ending a journey delayed by border hurdles, logistics and global events.
Read analysis →Cyberattacks Disrupt Supermarket Refrigeration Systems Across Europe
Temperature spikes affected grocery stores in Belgium, Luxembourg, Sweden and Estonia, exposing risks in remotely managed refrigeration equipment.
Read analysis →Lagarde’s Early Exit Puts ECB Leadership Change Amid Europe’s Economic Strains
Christine Lagarde will leave the ECB in February as policymakers face energy-driven inflation and rising bond yields, especially in France.
Read analysis →Australia’s Inflation Fight Raises Recession Risks as Rate Hikes Loom
Sticky inflation, rising energy costs and weak productivity leave the RBA weighing further rate hikes against a sharper economic slowdown.
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Philippine Businesses Face a Price Freeze Test as Inflation and Peso Weakness Squeeze Consumers
A survey points to price freezes as the strongest signal of customer support, while a weak peso and persistent inflation raise costs for Philippine businesses.
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LemFi Rebuilds Its App Around Cross-Border Finance, Adding UK Savings and Credit
LemFi’s redesigned app brings transfers, UK savings and credit, and eSIM data into one account, as the company broadens its services for people living across borders.
Read analysis →Molbog Community Raises Concerns Over Military Construction on Balabac Island
Molbog leaders say military construction on Balabac has damaged ancestral sites, disrupted farming and food access, and alarmed residents during live-fire drills.
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Negros Jeepney Groups Oppose World Bank–DOTr Transport Modernization Plan
Three Negros transport groups representing more than 3,000 drivers and operators say the proposed program threatens their livelihoods and raises questions about cost and readiness.
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BIR’s QR Badge Suspension Tests Its Approach to Taxpayer Compliance
The BIR paused mandatory QR badges, renewing questions about compliance costs and whether tax audits will scrutinize politically powerful taxpayers.
Read analysis →How Looksmaxxing and Manosphere Content Shape Young Men’s Ideas About Masculinity
Young men describe how gym and self-improvement videos can lead to toxic manosphere content, feeding insecurity and misogyny through social media algorithms.
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Philippines Suspends QR Tax Badge Requirement for Online Sellers
The BIR has suspended its QR tax badge rule indefinitely, citing privacy concerns, rollout problems and confusion over who had to comply.
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36 Pass October 2026 Metallurgical Engineers Licensure Exam
The PRC reports 36 passes among 42 examinees. Online registration for credentials begins November 12; the oath-taking schedule is pending.
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Pru Life UK’s Haidee Plopenio on Career Growth, Preparedness and Teamwork
After 29 years at Pru Life UK, Haidee Plopenio says varied roles, preparedness and collaboration shaped her approach to business continuity.
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Filipino Resilience Narrative Faces Pushback as Household Finances Tighten
An Organic Intelligence survey finds many urban Filipinos reject resilience as a default response to hardship, amid thin savings and rising consumer debt.
Read analysis →Wesley So Wins Fourth U.S. Chess Championship After Rapid Playoff
Wesley So beat Fabiano Caruana in a rapid playoff for his fourth U.S. title, while Rachael Li won the women’s championship.
Read analysis →Airbnb’s Checkout Chore Ban Puts Hosts and Guest Expectations at Odds
Airbnb will bar checkout chore lists from November 20, prompting host protests and highlighting how the platform’s growth has reshaped guest expectations.
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