Pag-IBIG rate increase gets FFW’s support
Pag-IBIG Fund secured the support of the Federation of Free Workers, one of the country’s top labor organizations, in its plan to increase the nearly four-decade-old mandatory monthly savings rate for both members and their employers starting January 2024, officials said Monday......»»
Consumers express mixed reactions on slight power rate increase
Consumers of Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. have expressed mixed reactions to a slight increase in the overall power rate starting January 2024. The increase is attributed to higher market prices affecting the generation rate. Noriza Mabanding, a virtual assistant, noted the impact on her energy usage and the need to schedule appliance usage to save energy. Jenalyn Manguiob, a small business owner, expressed dissatisfaction with the increase's effect on her business but acknowledged the global market's influence and the importance of conserving energy. The increase amounts to P0.0774 per kWh, resulting in a minor increase in electricity bills for residential customers......»»
2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023
The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»
Pag-IBIG to increase member contributions in February 2024
MANILA, Philippines — The Home Development Mutual Fund or the Pag-IBIG Fund said that it will raise its member contributions in February 2024. In a phone interview on Tuesday, it said that monthly contributions from employees and employers will be increased to P200, from the minimum P100. ALSO READ: PhilHealth members’ contribution rises to 5%.....»»
Pag-IBIG members urged: Avail of housing, savings loans
Pag-IBIG members urged: Avail of housing, savings loans.....»»
Balik-Tanaw | Mangahas tayong umibig tulad ng pag-ibig ng Diyos
Nauso kamakailan ang mga katagang ‘Kung gusto mong gulatin, manlibre ka!’ ‘Kung gusto mong gulatin, magsimba ka!’ ‘Kung gusto mong gulatin, mag madre ka!’ at kung ano ano pa, pero kung gusto mong talagang magulat, mamalengke ka! The post Balik-Tanaw | Mangahas tayong umibig tulad ng pag-ibig ng Diyos appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
3 Kapuso actor ‘nabaliw’ din sa pag-ibig; Teejay mas pinili ang dyowa
NAGPAKABALIW din sa ngalan ng pag-ibig ang mga Kapuso actor na sina Kristoffer Martin, Royce Cabrera at Teejay Marquez. Magkakasama ang tatlong aktor sa GMA afternoon series na “Makiling” bilang mga miyembro ng grupong Crazy 5, ang mga nagpapahirap sa lead stars ng programa na sina Elle Villanueva at Derrick Monasterio. Natanong ang tatlong Kapuso.....»»
Pag-ibig
Tulad ng perspektiba ng mga magkasamang dalhin ang relasyon sa mas mataas na antas, ibang antas din ang pakikipagrelasyon ng isa sa mas malawak na mamamayan. Isa man o dalawa, mas mahalaga ang malasakit sa kapwa. The post Pag-ibig appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Pag-IBIG releases record P126 billion in home loans
The Home Development Mutual Fund, commonly known as Pag-IBIG, has released a record P126 billion in housing loans last year for nearly 97,000 members......»»
Pag-ibig contribution nga binuwan mosaka
Pag-ibig contribution nga binuwan mosaka.....»»
Pag-IBIG members to get more benefits
Filipinos are expected to enjoy double savings and higher cash loan entitlements while having access to affordable home loans, according to the Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG Fund......»»
Kim nalinlang na sa pag-ibig pero magmamahal pa rin; Paulo niloko ng babae
PAREHO nang nalinlang sa larangan ng pag-ibig ang Kapamilya stars na sina Kim Chiu at Paulo Avelino. Sumabak ang lead stars ng ABS-CBN drama series na “Linlang” sa “Yiz or Wit” (Yes or No) game kung saan natanong sila kung nalinlang o naloko na sila sa pakikipagrelasyon. Humarap sa ilang members ng entertainment media sina.....»»
Philippines inflation rate slows to 2.8 pct in January
MANILA, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Year-on-year inflation in the Philippines further eased to 2.8 percent in January from 3.9 percent in December 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. PSA head Dennis Mapa told a press conference that the January inflation rate is the lowest since the 2.3 percent inflation rate was recorded in October 2020. In January 2023, inflation rate was 8.7 percent.....»»
Residential electricity rate up by P0.13 for March – April billing
Visayan Electric residential consumers will experience an increase of P0.13 per kWh in their March – April billing. The hike, which is caused by an increase in the transmission charges imposed by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), brings the total electricity rate from P11.25 per kWh of the previous month to P11.38.....»»
DCWD to implement 20% rate increase starting February
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 12 February)—The Davao City Water District (DCWD) has implemented a 20-percent increase in its rates effective this month, an official announced on Monday. Speaking during Kapehan sa Dabaw, DCWD spokesperson JC Duhaylungsod said that the water rate adjustment would be reflected in the bills of the consumers next month. She said […].....»»
NFCI gets P6-M Capitol support for arts, cultural initiatives
NFCI gets P6-M Capitol support for arts, cultural initiatives.....»»
Residential electricity rates up by P0.19/kWh for Jan-Feb billing
Visayan Electric residential consumers will experience an increase of P0.19/kWh for their January-February billing. The hike is caused by the increase in generation rates at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) and the transmission charges of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). The increase brings the average residential electricity rate from P11.43/kWh last.....»»
Workers seek Church help on wage hike
The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) is seeking the intervention of the Catholic Church for immediate passage of the pending P150 legislated nationwide wage hike......»»
Labor groups rally against Charter change, call for wage hike instead
MANILA, Philippines — Labor groups are joining the opposition against Charter change (Cha-cha), with one group urging lawmakers to prioritize passing a law for a P150 wage hike for private sector workers. The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) vice president Jun Mendoza Ramirez in a statement on Sunday emphasized the need to concentrate on the immediate.....»»
Wish ni Karla kay Via Veloso: Gusto kong magkaroon siya ng partner
PINU-PUSH nang bonggang-bongga ni Karla Estrada ang dating sexy actress na si Via Veloso na maging bukas uli sa pagkakaroon ng bagong dyowa. Ibinuking ng TV host-actress na parang nawalan na kasi ng pag-asa ang kanyang kaibigan na pumasok uli sa isang seryosong relasyon dahil sa mga naranasang pagkabigo sa larangan ng pag-ibig. Nitong nagdaang.....»»
Wasak, duguan ang puso dahil sa love: Move on, move on din ‘pag may time!
“IT’S not you, it’s me.” “Makakakita ka rin ng taong para sa ‘yo.” “I need space”. “Nakakapagod ka nang mahalin.” Sounds familiar ba, mga ka-BANDERA? I’m sure marami ang nakaka-relate sa mga linyahang ganyan, lalo na yung mga nasawi na sa pag-ibig. In fact, gasgas na gasgas na ang mga dialogue na ganyan sa mga.....»»