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Tag: Cost of living

4 killed in protest clashes in Iran

PARIS – At least four people were killed in western Iran on Saturday in clashes between protesters and security forces, two rights groups said,...

A piece of good news

"Needless to say, however, all retirees are indeed grateful for the increase" The announcement by PBBM increasing the pay of active personnel in our uniformed...

Rice for the Rich

This is an AI-generated cartoon with the prompt: ‘Horizontal editorial cartoon in pen-and-ink with strong cross-hatching, stark textures, and allegorical tone. A jewelry shop...

Strike in Greece over 13-hour workday plans

ATHENS – Greece was scheduled to grind to a halt Wednesday in a 24-hour general strike against plans by the conservative government to introduce...

Three in four Filipinos rely on side jobs to make ends meet

Three out of four Filipinos continue to rely on side hustles or extra work to manage finances and cover expenses, according to a report...

Filipino consumers cut back on spending

Consumers in the Philippines are rethinking their food and drink purchases, with many cutting back on non-essential items like alcoholic beverages and snacks amid...

Barya lang! Labor group frowns at P50 minimum wage hike

Labor group Partido Manggagawa denounced the P50 minimum wage increase granted to workers in Metro Manila, describing the adjustment as a drop in the...

Lawmakers vow to seek ways to lower cost of living for Pinoys

A party-list legislator has reiterated the commitment of the House of Representatives to lowering the cost of living in the country and providing more...

Nigeria’s president moves to combat cost of living

Nigeria's president announced measures to tackle the soaring cost of living on Monday, including the release of 200,000 tonnes of reserve grain after food...

Mercer’s 25th annual Cost of Living Survey 2019 finds Manila 109th most expensive for employees working abroad

In a rapidly changing world, mobility programs have become a core component of multinational organizations’ global talent strategy.  Organizations realize that to thrive they must...

Unless you’re a tycoon, HK life is harder than ever

By Prudence Ho and Matthew Campbell Mrs. Lau can’t help but glance nervously at the calendar. Her next paycheck isn’t for a week, and she...
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