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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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Philippines central bank keeps key interest rates unchanged

MANILA, April 8 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine central bank opted Monday to keep the bank's target reverse repurchase rate at 6.5 percent, and the interest rates on the overnight deposit and lending facilities at 6 percent and 7 percent respectively. In a press conference, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona said the latest inflation path has shifted slightly higher but still remains within targe.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Philippine central bank keeps interest rates unchanged

MANILA, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine central bank opted Thursday to keep the bank's target reverse repurchase rate unchanged at 6.5 percent, and thus the interest rates on the overnight deposit and lending facilities were kept at 6 percent and 7 percent, respectively. In a statement, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the Monetary Board noted that the inflation outlook "was broadly unchanged.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Philippine central bank keeps interest rates unchanged

MANILA, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine central bank opted Thursday to keep the bank's target reverse repurchase rate unchanged at 6.5 percent, and thus the interest rates on the overnight deposit and lending facilities were kept at 6 percent and 7 percent, respectively. In a statement, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the Monetary Board noted that the inflation outlook "was broadly unchanged.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Cebu’s inflation rate rose in Feb compared to January

CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES – Cebu’s inflation rate rose slightly in February compared to lJanuary as prices have gone up in most parts of the province including the tri-cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue. This was after the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Cebu Province announced the current inflation rate of Cebu including the Highly Urbanized Cities.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Cebu Province inflation rate soared in March 2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Province inflation rate rose in March as Cebuanos continue to grapple with rising prices of goods and commodities, the latest inflation report by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Cebu showed. On Wednesday, April 17, PSA Cebu Chief Statistical Specialist Melchor Bautista presented the inflation report in Cebu Province for March.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

SEC advises investors: Watch for red flags before investing

SEC advises investors: Watch for red flags before investing.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Wegotmail: PMPI flags potential manipulation of PI in Constitutional Amendment

Wegotmail: PMPI flags potential manipulation of PI in Constitutional Amendment.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Fight vs inflation far from over – BSP

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona said it is too soon to declare victory in the fight against inflation, signaling a higher-for-longer rate environment, as inflationary risks continue to cloud the outlook......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

ANZ raises Philippine inflation forecast to 3.8% this year

ANZ Research hiked its inflation forecast for the Philippines to 3.8 percent this year, from 3.5 percent previously, as risks may drive inflation up to above the central bank’s two to four percent target in the coming months......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Lapu-Lapu posts 4th highest growth rate in ‘22

Lapu-Lapu posts 4th highest growth rate in ‘22.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Peso underperformance likely to continue – MUFG

The Philippine peso may continue to underperform against the dollar this quarter amid the country’s wide current account deficit and expensive foreign exchange valuations, Tokyo-based MUFG Bank said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Arvin Tolentino, Batang Pier martsa sa 4th straight win

NAGLIYAB si Arvin Tolentino sa 4th straight victory ng Batang Pier. The post Arvin Tolentino, Batang Pier martsa sa 4th straight win first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

BSP onboards 1st nonbank electronic money issuer

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) achieved a significant milestone by welcoming OmniPay, Inc. as the first nonbank electronic money issuer (EMI) participant in its Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) payment system, PhilPaSSplus. This move aligns with the National Payment Systems Act and signifies a more inclusive national payment system, allowing nonbank financial institutions to conduct efficient and low-risk funds transfers directly through the central bank. Assistant Governor Mary Anne P. Lim emphasized the BSP's commitment to safeguarding the entire Peso RTGS payment system amidst global trends of diversified participation. With 236 institutions, including various banks and nonbank entities, utilizing PhilPaSSplus for large value transactions and retail payment clearing, the BSP's initiative reflects a broader trend of central banks facilitating direct access for nonbank entities to settlement services. This development comes as international standard-setting bodies work on access guidelines to manage risks in evolving payment systems with new players and financial technologies......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Water bill to rise but no rate hike

Water bill to rise but no rate hike.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Climate shocks on inflation can last up to 4 years – BSP

Climate-related inflation shocks may be felt for up to four years, causing a pronounced hike in headline inflation, a study by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Research Academy showed......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

10% hike in registered voters expected in Central Visayas

10% hike in registered voters expected in Central Visayas.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Mandaue City logs highest inflation rate

Mandaue City logs highest inflation rate.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Mandaue labing taas og inflation rate sa HUCs

Mandaue labing taas og inflation rate sa HUCs.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Faster inflation could delay interest rate cuts – BDO

Faster inflation could delay monetary policy rate cuts from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas , according to an official from BDO Trusts and Investments, the investment arm of BDO Unibank Inc......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024