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Closing The Gap: How The Philippines Is Empowering Women in The GenAI Revolution
While artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries around the world, women remain significantly underrepresented in both its development and use—except in one unexpected standout: the Philippines.

By The Financial District
May 154 min read
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[Part III] Legacy and Letting Go: Warren Buffett’s Final Act and The Next Chapter of Berkshire Hathaway
With Warren Buffett’s decision to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, the spotlight turns to the enduring impact of his legacy.

By The Financial District
May 152 min read


Treasury Secretary Won’t Say Who Pays Trump’s Tariffs
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined to directly answer who bears the cost of President Trump’s tariffs during a House hearing.

By The Financial District
May 151 min read


PSE Index Slips Slightly On Profit-Taking Despite Strong Foreign Buying
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSE) edged lower Wednesday, closing at 6,551.81—down 15.01 points or 0.23%—as investors locked in profits following recent gains.

By The Financial District
May 142 min read


DEPDev’s 10-Year Masterplan for High-Quality Job Creation and Labor Market Transformation
The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) on May 5, 2025, launched the Trabaho Para sa Bayan (TPB) Plan 2025–2034, the Philippines’ first 10-year Labor Market Development Plan.

By The Financial District
May 145 min read


Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace In Ukraine, Gaza
Pope Leo XIV called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff.

By The Financial District
May 141 min read


Nvidia CEO: China AI Market Could Hit $50 Billion
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said China’s AI chip market could reach $50 billion within a few years and warned that US restrictions on exports to China would be a “tremendous loss” for American industry.

By The Financial District
May 141 min read


Vietnam Trade Surges Despite U.S. Tariff Threat
Vietnam’s imports from China and exports to the US hit post-pandemic records in April, even as Hanoi faces possible 46% tariffs on shipments to the US.

By The Financial District
May 141 min read


Pharma Stocks Skid As FDA Critic Is Named Vaccine Regulator
Biotech and pharmaceutical stocks tumbled after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) named Dr. Vinay Prasad—a vocal critic of FDA policies and the U.S. COVID-19 response—as its top vaccine regulator.

By The Financial District
May 141 min read


Food Delivery Fight Ramps Up Overseas
After dominating much of the U.S. food delivery market, DoorDash and Uber are rapidly expanding their global presence.

By The Financial District
May 141 min read


Air Travelers Now Compelled To Present Real IDs To Board Planes
As of today, U.S. air travelers must have Real ID-compliant driver’s licenses, state-issued identification, or an alternative such as a passport to board federally regulated commercial aircraft.

By The Financial District
May 141 min read


U.S. Claims Busting Major Fentanyl Trafficking Network
U.S. law enforcement officials announced that they had dismantled one of the largest fentanyl trafficking operations in the nation’s history.

By The Financial District
May 141 min read
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[Part II] Wisdom and Wealth: Inside Buffett’s Investment Playbook and Charlie Munger’s Influence
As Warren Buffett steps down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, it’s not just the conclusion of an era in corporate leadership – it’s also an opportunity to reflect on the principles that made him a giant in the world of investing.

By The Financial District
May 133 min read


Fed May Hold Rates Steady All Year: Barron’s
Hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2025 have faded as strong labor data and a resilient economy suggest no immediate need for monetary easing.

By The Financial District
May 131 min read


Celsius Network Founder Sentenced To 12 Years For Crypto Fraud
Alexander Mashinsky, founder and former CEO of cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for defrauding customers out of millions.

By The Financial District
May 131 min read


Southend Airport Soars With 91% Passenger Satisfaction
As UK temperatures rise this summer, so do the satisfaction scores at London Southend Airport—a testament not only to sunny weather, but to a passenger experience strategy that has clearly landed.

By The Financial District
May 133 min read


PSE Index Nears Resistance Level
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index surged by 1.68 percent today, climbing 108.62 points to close at 6,566.82—nearing its resistance level of 6,600 points.

By The Financial District
May 132 min read


Trump Abruptly Fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
President Donald Trump abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden on Thursday, a move sharply criticized by congressional Democrats.

By The Financial District
May 131 min read


Ukraine Accuses Russia of Violating Ceasefire 734 Times
Ukraine said Russia violated its own ceasefire 734 times in just 12 hours on just the first day of a 72-hour truce declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

By The Financial District
May 131 min read


Google Shares Plunge After Apple Executive Testifies On Search Decline
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, lost more than 8% in value after Apple executive Eddy Cue testified that Google search traffic on Apple devices declined last month.

By The Financial District
May 131 min read


Senate Democrats Block Stablecoin Bill Over Trump Conflict Concerns
Senate Democrats blocked a Republican-backed bill to regulate stablecoins.

By The Financial District
May 131 min read


India–Pakistan Conflict May Be First Real-World Test Of Chinese Weapons Against Western Tech
The escalating military conflict between India and Pakistan is giving the world an unprecedented look at how Chinese-made weaponry stacks up against Western systems in live combat.

By The Financial District
May 131 min read


U.S., China Agree To Cut Tariffs For 90 Days
Stocks and the dollar surged on Monday after the United States and China announced a 90-day pause on tariffs.

By The Financial District
May 131 min read


Coca-Cola, AboitizPower Spark Energy Shift In Mindanao
As the Philippines advances toward a more open and competitive electricity market, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Philippines (CCEAP) is taking full advantage of the opportunity to reshape its energy future—starting in Mindanao.

By The Financial District
May 133 min read
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