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‘Ukay Ta Bai,’ Cebu’s first thrift community culture garners resounding success, propels thrift culture forward
‘Ukay Ta Bai,’ Cebu’s first thrift community culture garners resounding success, propels thrift culture forward.....»»
3 Filipinos die in UAE record-breaking rainfall
MANILA, April 19 (Xinhua) -- Three Filipinos working in Dubai have died in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) record-breaking rainfall this week, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Thursday night. In a statement, DMW Officer-in-Charge Hans Cacdac said two women died of suffocation after they were trapped inside their car, while a man died after his vehicle hit a sinkhole. Cacdac said its offices.....»»
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......»»
Instead of breaking pencils to ward off bad luck, MSU-GenSan examinees donate them to IP school
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 28 February) – The usual breaking of pencils after an examination did not happen to about a thousand examinees who took the recent qualifying examinations at the Mindanao State University (MSU) here. The traditional pencil-breaking practice was meant to ward off bad spells and bring good prospects to examinees, Mherzel […].....»»
Yasmien Kurdi nag-react sa viral ‘P299 engagement ring’ post: ‘Medyo OA!’
NAGBIGAY ng opinyon ang aktres na si Yasmien Kurdi kaugnay sa pagbibigay ng murang engagement ring. Para sa kanya, hindi dapat gawing malaking isyu ang halaga ng isang materyal na bagay. Naikuwento pa ng aktres sa isang Facebook post na wala siyang engagement ring at ang ginastos lang nila sa kasal ay P20,000. “P299 na.....»»
Official statement from Acer Philippines
Acer Philippines confirms that a security incident has occurred with its third-party vendor responsible for managing employee attendance data, resulting in unauthorized access to a database containing specific employee information......»»
Willis Towers Watson Philippines adds SAVii to its employee benefits program
Award-winning employer WTW Philippines and salary-linked financial services provider SAVii have partnered to further fortify WTW’s employee benefits program......»»
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.....»»
Naga City employee nabbed for ‘stealing’ P12M in gov’t collections
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 44-year-old liquidating officer of Naga City, Cebu was arrested by the police on Monday, February 19, for allegedly stealing City Hall collections that accumulated to a total of P12 million. The arrested employee was identified as Jesette Kristy Villarta Rivera, a resident of Barangay North Poblacion. City Treasurer Anna Maria.....»»
PRO3 launches employee appreciation program
PRO3 launches employee appreciation program.....»»
Gov’t employee busted in Cotabato City PDEA operation
Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency on Thursday seized P375,000 worth of shabu from an alleged employee of one agency in the Bangsamoro government, entrapped in a residential area here on Thursday......»»
Lapu-Lapu City Hall worker positive for drugs
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Another employee of the Lapu-Lapu City Hall has tested positive for illegal drug use. Garry Lao, the executive director of the City of Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (CLOSAP), confirmed that the employee is one of the 64 individuals working for the City Engineering Motorpool and General Services Office (GSO).....»»
Fake city hall employee nabbed for ghost housing project
Fake city hall employee nabbed for ghost housing project.....»»
Globe reports steep 73.7% decline in blocked bank-related spam, scam SMS in 2023
The telecommunications company Globe has reported a significant 73.7% decrease in the number of blocked spam and scam SMS related to banks in 2023. This reduction is a result of the interception of 21.9 million bank-related fraudulent messages, a sharp decline from the 83.39 million messages blocked the previous year. Globe attributes this achievement to its proactive strategies and strong partnerships with major banks and financial institutions in the Philippines. The company has established anti-fraud alliances with the Bankers Association of the Philippines and individual players in the finance sector, enabling the sharing of data and intelligence to prevent and investigate fraud effectively. Anton Bonifacio, Chief Information Security Officer at Globe, emphasized the company's commitment to combating financial fraud and enhancing security measures for customer protection. Globe has invested approximately US$20 million to improve its spam and scam SMS detection and blocking system and operates a 24/7 Security Operations Center to filter out unwanted messages from both international and domestic sources. Despite certain limitations, Globe remains dedicated to customer protection and emphasizes the need for a unified approach in the fight against fraud. The company is focused on leveraging technology and strengthening alliances with key stakeholders to combat fraudulent activities. As Globe continues to advance its technologies and collaborations, it aims to provide a safer and more secure digital environment for its customers. For more information about Globe and its initiatives, visit www.globe.com.ph. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»
SM2SM Run 12 this Sunday draws record-breaking 13,000 runners
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A record 13,075 runners will swarm the streets of Cebu City for the annual SM2SM Run that will start and finish at the SM Seaside City Cebu in South Road Properties (SRP) this Sunday. SM Supermalls Regional Operations Manager Anton Del Prado said the 12th edition of one of Cebu’s premier.....»»
Record 325 teams vie for golf glory in Southwoods Invitational
The Southwoods Invitational unwraps Wednesday, March 13, with the initial batch of the record-breaking 325-team field aiming for strong starts at the Masters and Legends courses in what promises to be a highly charged yet friendly competition......»»
Bitcoin hits new all-time high
The leading cryptocurrency surged above the $72,000 mark on Monday Bitcoin, the world's highest-valued cryptocurrency, hit a new record on Monday as it surged above $72,000. The token soared to a fresh all-time high of $72,030, breaking the record set in November 2021 and bringing gains for the year so far to n.....»»
Record Week for S& P 500: Live Updates on Stock Futures – The Daily Guardian
U.S. Stock Futures Flat as S&P 500 Breaks Records U.S. stock futures held steady on Sunday night, maintaining the momentum from a record-breaking week for.....»»
Record-breaking balloon dragon in Hong Kong on display for Chinese New Year 2024
A balloon dragon in Hong Kong recently broke the Guinness World Record for the "Largest Balloon Sculpture of a Dragon," just in time for the Lunar New Year celebrations......»»
BPI profit hits record high P51.7 billion in 2023
“The bank’s solid financial performance is a reflection of its strengthened customer franchise and deeper customer engagement which led to record volumes and market share gains in several businesses,”.....»»