JAFFNA, SRI LANKA — Before retiring from his government job in 2021, Kanthan Srishkantharasa had imagined a relaxing life as a retiree. But now, the 63-year-old works as a private security guard, leaving home at 6:30 every morning and not returning until 7:30 at night. Joining the workforce again after retirement was not exactly a … Read more
Meralco vs Magnolia during the PBA Philippine Cup. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Meralco acknowledges that it needs to shake off the championship hangover as fast as it can now that the chase for another title begins under the shadow of a different conversation starter for the new PBA season: The four-point line. “We got the monkey off … Read more
The first of five parts of a Global Finance FAQ web series on Islamic finance. In just a few decades, Islamic finance has established itself as a significant player in global finance. Today, with thousands of institutions around the world, this sector is no longer limited to the devout clientele of Muslim countries in the … Read more