PH Salaries Will Rise in 2027 

Demonstrators in Metro Manila demand higher wages and economic relief in a public protest.

Philippine companies have budgeted an average salary increase of 5.3 percent for 2027, according to Aon plc, a global professional services firm. Additionally, effective September 26, minimum wages will increase by 60 pesos daily to 795 pesos.  Wage Hikes Across Sectors for 2027  In consulting, business and community services, companies are planning the biggest increases […]

IMF Grants El Salvador $138M Loan in Exchange of Stopping Bitcoin Purchases 

Gold bitcoins placed on a background of US dollar bills representing cryptocurrency and traditional finance.

El Salvador’s relationship with Bitcoin has entered a new phase.  After years of global scrutiny, market volatility, and policy experimentation, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the release of US$138 million to the country under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF)—but only after securing firm commitments from President Nayib Bukele’s government to stop accumulating Bitcoin, […]