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SSS Surpass 2023 Revenue Target by 9.5%
The Social Security System (SSS) said it surpassed its revenue target for 2023, the highest revenue ever recorded according to SSS Chief Executive Officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet. In a press release, SSS said they had initially set the revenue target for last year at Php330 billion but have achieved 9.5% more or Php362.20 billion. “Our […].....»»
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......»»
Digital times call for digital measures
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has recognized the undeniable rise of digital commerce in the Philippines by promulgating Revenue Regulation16-2023, issued on Dec. 21, 2023, and Revenue Memorandum Circular 08-2024, issued on Jan. 15, 2024, respectively......»»
PDEA: 300,000 drug users rehabilitated under Marcos admin
Over 300,000 drug-dependent individuals have been rehabilitated under the administration of President Marcos, according to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency......»»
CV records ‘fastest growing economy’ among all regions in PH
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Central Visayas has bested the 17 regions in the country after being named the “fastest-growing” economy based on the 2023 data of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). It also remained the fourth-largest contributor to the overall growth of the Philippine economy and the highest contributor outside Luzon, with a 6.6 percent.....»»
Pertussis cases up in 6 regions
Pertussis cases have continued to increase in six regions, according to the Department of Health......»»
Pertussis cases increase in C. Luzon, 4 other regions
Pertussis cases increase in C. Luzon, 4 other regions.....»»
DSWD aids fire-hit families in various regions in collab with concerned LGUs
Families affected by recent fire incidents in the different regions in the country have been assisted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in line with its mandate to serve families and individuals in difficult circumstances, the agency spokesperson said on Tuesday (February 13). DSWD Asst. Secretary for Strategic Communications Romel Lopez said […].....»»
Domestic workers in 13 regions get pay hike
Domestic workers in 13 regions have received an increase in their salary, according to the Department of Labor and Employment......»»
ASEAN to remain among fastest growing regions
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is likely to continue to see strong growth this year and remain among the fastest growing regions in the decade ahead, S&P Global Market Intelligence said. .....»»
Philippines wraps ITB Berlin with P489-M projected revenue
The Philippines concluded its participation in the Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) Berlin 2024 in Germany last month, drumming up sales leads with projected revenue amounting to over P489 million......»»
LRT-2 revenue, ridership up in 2 months
The Light Rail Transit Authority grew its revenue collection by double digits in the first two months of the year, reaping the benefits of recovering ridership at the Light Rail Transit Line 2......»»
UnionDigital Bank revenue grows to over P5 billion
UnionDigital Bank, the digital banking arm of Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines, saw its revenue grow to over P5 billion in 2023 mainly driven by higher deposits and loans......»»
Upson income drops despite record revenue
Listed IT products retailer Upson International Corp. posted record high revenue in 2023 but lower gross margin and higher expenses dragged down profit for the year......»»
LRT-2 operator expects higher revenue this year
The Light Rail Transit Authority is tracking a path to higher revenue this year as ridership is expected to rise further......»»
DMCI Holdings net income down 20% to P24.9B as revenue drops
DMCI Holdings net income down 20% to P24.9B as revenue drops.....»»
A glance at government s windfall from SMC’s NAIA takeover
The winning bid of the San Miguel Corp.-led consortium for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport translates to a government revenue share of P911.1 billion over a 25-year period, significantly higher than the other bidders’ revenue share offer of between P342.1 billion and P416.9 billion over the same period......»»
Diving tourism contributes 1.3 bln USD to Philippine economy in 2023
MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- Diving tourism contributed more than 73 billion pesos (1.3 billion U.S. dollars) to the Philippine economy in 2023, nearly twice the revenue the industry earned in 2022, the country's Department of Tourism said Friday. Diving tourism raked 37 billion pesos (661 million dollars) in revenue in 2022, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said at the Philippine International Dive Expo.....»»
Diving tourism contributes 1.3 bln USD to Philippine economy in 2023
MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- Diving tourism contributed more than 73 billion pesos (1.3 billion U.S. dollars) to the Philippine economy in 2023, nearly twice the revenue the industry earned in 2022, the country's Department of Tourism said Friday. Diving tourism raked 37 billion pesos (661 million dollars) in revenue in 2022, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said at the Philippine International Dive Expo.....»»
Ports regulator posts record high revenue
The Philippine Ports Authority has posted a new all time high revenue in 2023......»»