Platform work is increasingly promoted as a strategy for employment generation in the Philippines. The Philippine Labor Force Survey of 2021 reported that around 1.7 million gig workers are engaged by online platforms or mobile applications, with many depending on it as their primary livelihood. Yet the rapid expansion of platform labor as a livelihood…
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DLSU’s Resilient Platform Work PH to hold Policy Dialogue and Stakeholders’ Forum
On June 12, 2026, the International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted Convention No. 193 onDecent Work in the Platform Economy during its 114th Session in Geneva. This landmark treatyaims to promote the rights and welfare of workers in the rapidly expanding platform economyworldwide. Its adoption marks a historic development in advancing decent platform workglobally, as workers…
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Fullerton Health Philippines Celebrates Two Years of Growth, Innovation, and People-Centered Healthcare
#onTNC | Two years since establishing its presence in the Philippines, Fullerton Health Philippines continues to strengthen its position as a trusted healthcare partner for individuals and organizations, celebrating another year of growth marked by expanding client partnerships, international recognition, and a steadfast commitment to people-centered healthcare. The milestone celebration brought together employees, partners, and…
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Rizal Classrooms of the Future Launched in Los Baños, Answering the Call to Address the Philippines’ Education Crisis
LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA, PHILIPPINES | On the 165th birth anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the Municipality of Los Baños marked a historic milestone in education with the official launch of the Rizal Classrooms of the Future (RCOF) at Los Baños Central Elementary School. More than a commemorative project, the initiative represents the municipality’s concrete…
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MrBeast Reaches Historic 500 Million Subscribers, Setting a New YouTube Record
June 2026 — Jimmy Donaldson, better known worldwide as MrBeast, has officially become the first individual creator in YouTube history to surpass 500 million subscribers, marking a milestone that many once considered impossible. The achievement further cements his position as the platform’s most influential content creator and one of the biggest digital personalities in the…
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IPOPHL expands network of IP commercialization professionals through 4th L.A.V. IP
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) completed the fourth cycle of its Licensing, Audit and Valuation of IP Rights (L.A.V. IP) program, which equips stakeholders with the knowledge and tools needed to manage, value, and commercialize intellectual property (IP) assets effectively. The current cycle has produced 17 graduates from the private sector, government institutions and non-government organizations, adding to a growing network…
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Artists’ Resale Rights And The Painting That Sparked A Movement For Fairness
IPOPHL and WIPO are advancing regional discussions on how artists can have a fair share when their artworks leave their studios but grow in value over time. “The Angelus” by Jean-François Millet. Photograph courtesy of Musée d’Orsay, Dist. Grand Palais Rmn / Patrice Schmidt In 1889, a painting of two peasants praying in a field shocked the art world, not only for how much it sold for but for how much – or little – was…
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ATxSG 2026 Highlights Southeast Asia’s Growing Leadership in AI, Digital Transformation, and Enterprise Innovation
Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) 2026 once again demonstrated why it remains one of Asia’s most influential technology gatherings, bringing together global innovators, policymakers, business leaders, and technology experts to discuss the future of artificial intelligence, digital transformation, media, connectivity, and enterprise technology. Held at the Singapore EXPO from 20 to 22 May 2026, the…
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PH E-Commerce MOU Strengthens Anti-Counterfeit Enforcement, Earns ASEAN Recognition
Now in its fifth year, E-Commerce Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) against online counterfeiting facilitated by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) continues to show growing impact, with stakeholders reporting improved enforcement outcomes and streamlined processes for addressing online infringement, while also gaining attention as a possible model for regional cooperation in ASEAN. During…
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Free mobile theology app launched for Filipinos, offering structured Bible study in Filipino and English
At a time when many Filipinos are searching for clarity, purpose, and reliable truth amid global uncertainty, international theological education institution Zion Christian Mission Center (ZCMC) introduces a new digital learning platform designed to make structured Bible education accessible to everyone at no cost. Recent studies on Filipino values reveal a significant shift over the…
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