India rejects USD 300 bn climate finance package for Global South at COP29 Photo: AP India rejects USD 300 bn climate finance package for Global South at COP29 Photo: AP India on Sunday rejected the new climate finance package of a meagre USD 300 bi
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hawkplay The $38.7 Billion BPO Industry: Filipino workers’ English skills crucial to success
2024-11-30The Philippine Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry remains a global leader, driven by the exceptional English proficiency of its workforce. The sector, valued at $38.7 billion, employs approximately 1.3 million people, solidifying the Philip