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PSA has performed high-stakes research in support of major mergers and acquisitions and investment decisions for the world’s largest banks. Additionally, for banks with operational facilities in Asia, PSA delivers business intelligence services to keep financial institutions abreast of the major security, political, and economic developments in the country and employment screening services of applicants through discreet and non-invasive methods, which aim to mutually protect banking clients and candidate privacy.

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investigating credit card theft inside a major bpo

Through rigorous investigations and extensive interviews, we were able to trace an organized crime syndicate's process, identify compromised staff members, and prevent further data leakages.

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Chinese Exercises Around Taiwan Highlight China’s Capability to Blockade the Island

August 9, 2022

From August 4 to 6, the People’s Republic of China conducted military drills and live fire exercises around Taiwan. In response to the visit of US Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, these exercises included the firing of some 11 ballistic missiles. A portion of these missiles traveled over the island of Taiwan before landing on ...

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Politics and Policy

President Marcos Delivers a Policy-Focused State of the Nation Address

July 26, 2022

President Marcos delivered his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) in a manner that was highly policy-focused and even technical. The speech stood in stark contrast to the SONA’s from the last six years under the Duterte administration, and even in comparison to the relatively policy-light campaign of Marcos as a presidential candidate. The President ...

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Safety and Security

COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise, Hospitalizations Remain Low

July 12, 2022

COVID-19 cases continue to go up nationwide. The DOH is reporting over 2,000 cases per day, with the two-week growth rate of over 100 percent. Metro Manila on its own is reporting about 800 cases per day. Many cases are not being detected through testing as anti-gen testing is now widespread and the two-week positivity ...

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Politics and Policy

Two Cabinet Picks Announced, Many Picks Rumored, As the Business Community Awaits to See Who is on The Marcos Cabinet

May 17, 2022

The business community and international investors continue to eagerly await the announcement of incoming President Marcos’s cabinet. The announcement of a technocratic team of economic managers is likely the single most important step that could be taken to reassure both local and international investors. Headlines continue to circulate about investor anxiety stemming from uncertainty about the ...

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Business and Economics

DOE releases updated Power Outlook for 2nd Quarter 2022

April 5, 2022

Amid concerns about potential blackouts during the 2nd Quarter, and particularly during the May 9 elections, the Department of Energy released a revised power outlook. The outlook accounts for the forced outage at Calaca Unit 2, which is on an extended outage until July 2022. The outlook shows potential yellow alerts in the second half of ...

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Safety and Security

Two Weeks After Alert Level 1 Cases Still Low and Falling, Meanwhile Cases Surge in other Parts of Asia

March 15, 2022

Two weeks after the implementation of Alert Level 1 in much of the country, cases are still low and falling in the Philippines. Meanwhile, several other locations in Asia and Europe are experiencing surges in cases and deaths, none more so than Hong Kong. What is happening in Hong Kong continues to highlight that Omicron can ...

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Safety and Security

United States Reportedly Alleges that Russia has Asked China For Military Support for the War in Ukraine

March 15, 2022

Various media sources began reporting on Monday, March 14, that Russia was requesting military and economic support from China. According to the Financial Times, the US told allied nations via diplomatic cables that China had indicated willingness to provide military assistance. The Financial Times reporting cited, surface-to-air missiles, drones, intelligence-related equipment, armoured vehicles, and vehicles used for ...

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Safety and Security

Philippine Government Begins to Formulate Policy for COVID-19 “New Normal”

March 1, 2022

COVID-19 cases continue to fall rapidly in the Philippines and Metro Manila. Metro Manila is experiencing around 200 to 300 cases per day, and the 2-week growth rate is still falling at negative 61 percent (as of February 28). The Philippines as a whole is experiencing about 1000 cases per day, with the 2-week growth rate falling at about negative 69 percent (as of ...

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Safety and Security

What are the Implications of Potential War in Ukraine for the Philippines?

February 15, 2022

With tensions continuing to rise between Russia and Ukraine, and Europe potentially on the verge of its biggest war since World War II, PSA sees limited direct impacts for the Philippines and organizations operating in the Philippines. The immediate priority for the Philippine government will be the welfare of roughly 340 Filipinos living in Ukraine. The ...

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