by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 8, 2025 | ASEAN, Education, News, Philippines, Society
Despite decades of reforms to the education system, the country’s learning crisis has persisted, with the gap between graduates and employment widening, and students’ performance and teaching quality continuing to decline, according to an assessment by the nonprofit...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 23, 2025 | Asia, Climate, Environment, News, Philippines, Weather
Scientists from the nonprofit group Climate Central report that 10 out of 51 countries in Asia recorded more than 30 days of temperatures reaching Climate Shift Index (CSI) level 2 or higher. Brunei Darussalam ranked first with 83 days, while Maldives was second with...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 2, 2025 | Culture, Entertainment, News, Philippines, Thailand
Thailand’s plan to legalize casinos is a “big threat” to the Philippines’ gaming sector, which would face fierce competition from a tourism giant. According to Alejandro Tengco, president and CEO of Philippine Gaming and Amusement Corp. (Pagcor), says the gaming...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jan 21, 2025 | Business, Economy, Finland, News, Philippines
Finland is actively encouraging Filipino workers to consider employment opportunities in the European country, citing the Philippines as one of its focus countries for talent attraction. Laura Lindeman, senior director and head of Work in Finland, told reporters the...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Dec 29, 2024 | AI, Digitalization, Manila, News, Philippines, Society
Nearly four out of 10 jobs in the Philippines are “highly” exposed to artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to either displace workers or support various tasks to boost the productivity of employees, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reports. According to...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Nov 15, 2024 | News, Philippines, Reports, Tourism, Travel
Voted Asia’s leading beach destination, the Philippines is projected to welcome 10 million foreign tourists in 2028, nearly doubling its current numbers, BMI Research reports. BMI forecasts a 14.8% average annual growth rate in Philippine tourist arrivals,...
