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Philippines durian, avocado, mango exports rise in 2023
MANILA, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' durian, avocado, and mango exports rose by 4,000 percent, 316 percent, and 109 percent, respectively, in 2023, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture said Thursday. The country's department of agriculture said the Philippines last year exported 4,731 tons of fresh durian worth 1.89 billion pesos (33.44 million U.S. dollars), 3,045.6 metric tons of avocado valued a.....»»
House eyes bigger wage hike of up to P350 a day
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives is considering a daily minimum wage hike for all private sector workers higher than the P100 proposed by the Senate, including a bill seeking a P350 increase. In a statement on Sunday, House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe pointed out that the chamber’s members arrived at a consensus.....»»
Cebu-Based Filipino Homes Launches Global Partners Facility Against Scammers in Real Estate
Cebu-based Filipino Homes intensified its campaign against scammers in buying real estate properties with the launching of their “Global Partners” facility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The facility will help in particular Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) or Filipinos living abroad access to right information pertaining to property investments in the Philippines and other related […].....»»
Council to appeal March 1 as special non-working holiday in Davao City
The Davao City Council is seeking to appeal to the national government to declare March 1 as a non-working holiday in honor of Araw ng Davao, the city's founding anniversary. Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre emphasized the importance of this appeal for the people of Davao, expressing hope that the president will grant their request. This initiative comes as a response to a new bill that designates March 1 as the new founding anniversary, shifting the traditional celebration date from March 16. Despite the bill and law designating March 1 as a working holiday, the council aims to annually request Malacañang to recognize it as a non-working holiday. The appeal is intended to ensure that Dabawenyos can actively participate in the festivities. Additionally, the executive committee of Araw ng Davao is in the final stages of organizing events and activities for the celebration. Discussions have been ongoing, with plans anticipated to be finalized soon. This move reflects the council's commitment to honoring and celebrating the city's heritage and traditions......»»
Prioritizing job creation over wage hikes urged
Creating more jobs is a better way to improve lives than the proposed P350 minimum wage increase by the House of Representatives, according to Go Negosyo founder and Private Sector Advisory Council Jobs Lead Joey Concepcion. .....»»
New facility to cut IRRI rice breeding process to 2 years
Rice breeding at the International Rice Research Institute could be as fast as two years compared to conventional breeding that takes a decade once its new facility operates, an official said......»»
1st BUCAS facility opens in new JBL Sto. Tomas
1st BUCAS facility opens in new JBL Sto. Tomas.....»»
Airspeed expands operations with the opening of a new healthcare facility
Airspeed expands operations with the opening of a new healthcare facility.....»»
Solo parents to get P1K monthly subsidy
The Local Solo Parents' Ordinance, recently approved by the 20th City Council of Davao City, promises a monthly subsidy of approximately P1,000 for eligible beneficiaries. Councilor Tricia Ann Villafuerte highlighted the ordinance's significance in providing vital support to solo parents and their children, as there are approximately 6,000 solo parents in Davao City. This ordinance is an adaptation of the national law, Republic Act 8972, customized to address the unique needs of solo parents in the city. It aims to meet the essential needs of mothers and their children, including school supplies, consultation, laboratory diagnostics, and financial assistance, such as medical, death, and burial aid. Additionally, solo parents will receive a monthly monetary subsidy of P1,000 and are entitled to a 10 percent discount on select basic commodities, similar to senior citizens and Persons with Disability (PWD). To qualify for the benefits, applicants must submit necessary documents and meet specific criteria, while disqualification grounds include changes in civil status and provision of necessary assistance by the other biological parent as per the Family Code of the Philippines. It's important to note that individuals under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are ineligible for the Local Solo Parents' Ordinance......»»
Ayala Corp cold storage JV to start construction on massive facility
GMAC Logitech Refrigeration Corporation, the cold storage joint venture between Ayala Corp [AC 675.00 ?1.2%] and private cold storage player Glacier Megafridge, announced it would break ground in a few weeks on a new 11,798-pallet position temperature-controlled facility in Panabo City, Davao del Norte......»»
Artwork worth 1.2 million stolen in Italy
Thieves absconded with nearly 50 gold sculptures and pieces of jewelry Almost 20 statues and 30 pieces of jewelry worth 1.2 million ($1.3 million) have been stolen from an exhibition near Lake Garda, Italy, the Vittoriale degli Italiani estate, which hosted the display, told journalists. The stolen work.....»»
NGAP draws support from MVPSF
The National Golf Association of the Philippines is set to receive P350,000 from the MVP Sports Foundation after the staging of the MVP Cup: One Invitational golf tournament at the Manila Golf and Country Club......»»
FACT CHECK: Did this vlog correctly state BBM’s net worth?
The Youtube channel Okay Dito posted a video on President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr’s net worth and properties. The video said Marcos Jr’s net worth is P437-million based on news reports, and owns assets including cash deposits, vehicles, jewelries and investments in condominiums......»»
PDEA-7: Over P200M worth of shabu, marijuana seized in CV since Jan. 1
CEBU CITY, Philippines – In less than two months, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7) has confiscated over P200 million worth of shabu and marijuana stalks. With this, Leia Alcantara, the PDEA-7 spokesperson, said that they were able to prevent the distribution of millions worth of illegal drugs and marijuana in the.....»»
Romualdez, Villarica break ground for NCMH facility
A mental health facility for women and children has been inaugurated in Mandaluyong City......»»
Japan donates waste processing facility to Cotabato City
The city government of Cotabato has received a mobile waste processing facility from the Japanese government......»»
Shopee logistics partner opens biggest facility
Shopee logistics partner SPX Express has formally opened its largest sorting facility in the Philippines in a bid to provide more seamless and efficient delivery solutions......»»
Esports facility giplano’ng pabarugon sa gobyerno
Esports facility giplano’ng pabarugon sa gobyerno.....»»
PDIC now accepts digital payments through Land Bank of the Philippines’ Link.BizPortal facility
PDIC now accepts digital payments through Land Bank of the Philippines’ Link.BizPortal facility.....»»
US tanker transfers fuel to Subic storage facility
US-registered tanker is currently in the country to transfer fuel from a military base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to a commercial storage facility in Subic Bay, according to the US embassy in Manila......»»