Rizal Raoul Reyes

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Correspondent at BusinessMirror

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Employers can afford to give P200 a day wage increase, think tank says

2 months ago | businessmirror.com.ph | Rizal Raoul Reyes

THE substitute bill mandating a P200 daily across-the-board wage increase for private sector workers recently approved by the House of Representatives’s Committee on Labor and Employment is affordable for employers and will give relief to millions of workers and their families.
REIT investment seen yielding good returns

2 months ago | businessmirror.com.ph | Rizal Raoul Reyes

INVESTING in real estate investment trust (REIT) will provide good returns as interest rates decline to more reasonable levels, according to the financial independent service provider and investment house Unicapital group, through its securities brokerage arm Unicapital Securities Inc.
‘Marcos-certified bill a threat to digital security’

2 months ago | businessmirror.com.ph | Rizal Raoul Reyes

INTERNATIONAL think tank Stratbase Institute on Wednesday warned that the deregulation of the country’s radio frequency spectrum would leave its digital infrastructure to exploitation, especially by foreign actors. “We want to be connected, but not at the cost of our security,” Stratbase Institute president Victor Manhit.
CPG launches Mykonos Tower, promotes resort-style leisure

2 months ago | businessmirror.com.ph | Rizal Raoul Reyes

The Antonio family-led Century Properties Group (CPG) recently unveiled the second phase of Azure North featuring the Mykonos Tower, the first mid-rise building in the estate. The company also introduced the Azure North Waterpark and Playpark, CPG’s newest amenities that promise to elevate the resort lifestyle of its residents. Exciting amenitiesThe 12-story Mykonos also brings a collection of exciting amenities.
Cory finance secretary says Umic status in ’25 ‘a mirage’

2 months ago | businessmirror.com.ph | Rizal Raoul Reyes

CORY Aquino finance secretary Jesus Estanislao said the wish of President Marcos for the Philippines to attain an upper middle income country (Umic) status this year is not feasible. Estanislao, who served as secretary of finance from 1990 to 1992, told the BusinessMirror in a one-on-one interview on Thursday afternoon that it is impossible for the country to attain Umic this year or next year because the economy is growing at a slower rate and is facing deficits that are growing faster.
‘Duterte effect’ pushed up property prices, says expert

2 months ago | businessmirror.com.ph | Rizal Raoul Reyes

PRESIDENTIAL and senatorial elections are growth drivers of the property sector, which interestingly registered its highest level during the administration of former president Rodrigo Duterte, according to property management consultancy firm Colliers Philippines.
AI has a vital role in PHL weather forecasting

2 months ago | businessmirror.com.ph | Rizal Raoul Reyes

Artificial intelligence (AI) will be an important tool in forecasting weather conditions in the Philippines. Major cloud computing company Alibaba Cloud is one of the leaders in harnessing AI as it continues to leverage AI to drive social changes and transformation to address humanity’s most pressing needs. “Our mission at Alibaba is not only to explore the frontiers of AI but to ensure its capabilities are harnessed for the greater good.
Sweet success for Bacolod

2 months ago | businessmirror.com.ph | Rizal Raoul Reyes

With a 14.66 million population in 2023, Metro Manila’s population is bursting at the seams. Furthermore, it faces several significant challenges due to rapid urbanization. These are traffic congestion, flooding, poverty and inequality, environmental degradation, housing shortage, lack of adequate infrastructure and governance challenges. Confronted with the numerous daily challenges living in the concrete jungle, many people opted to move outside Metro Manila and settled in the provinces.
GoTyme Bank urges public to be vigilant against spoofing scams

2 months ago | businessmirror.com.ph | Rizal Raoul Reyes

GoTyme Bank recently urged the public to be extra vigilant to protect themselves against spoofing scams. GoTyme Bank co-CEO Albert Tinio also warned the public against scam-proofing of their resources and early reporting of scam incidents.
Metrobank taps UK firm for communication development

2 months ago | businessmirror.com.ph | Rizal Raoul Reyes

THE Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. announced recently it has tapped London, United Kingdom-headquartered Infobip Ltd. to enhance its customer communication strategy through a secure digital messaging platform. According to Metrobank Performance Marketing Head Ramon Martin F. Rodriguez, the Ty-family controlled bank was able to integrate business messages via Viber Media Sàrl’s eponymous platform into its existing processes and with minimum additional work.