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How young Filipinos see their future

This semester, I’m teaching an undergraduate class in UP called “Professional Writing,” a course I designed more than 20 years ago to help English and Creative Writing majors (and other seniors in search of interesting electives) get a handle on what the “real world” out there expects of them, in the kind of everyday jobs they’re likely to land. Not Shakespeare, not Jose Garcia Villa, not lyric poetry and neither the full-length play, but rather the more mundane assignments you get paid a salary for: business letters, press releases, feature articles, AVP scripts, brochures and speeches......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Metrobank earns record P42.2 billion in 2023

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. posted record-high earnings of P42.2 billion in 2023, driven by asset expansion, higher margins, improving efficiency levels and better asset quality......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Nickel Asia sees better ore output, slashes capex

Nickel Asia Corp expects better ore output this year, driven by the start of two new mine operations and the possible increase in global nickel prices......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

NFA mulls hike in selling price

The National Food Authority is considering raising its selling price of rice to as much as P36 per kilogram to recover its costs and keep profit margins after it increased its palay buying price last year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

At WTO meet in UAE, Philippines expects deals on fisheries, agriculture, climate issues

By Binsal Abdulkader ABU DHABI, 25th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The Philippines expects successful negotiations on fisheries subsidies, agriculture, and climate issues at the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi, according to Alfredo E. Pascual, the Secretary for Trade and Industry of the Philippines. "I am particularly enthusiastic about welcoming Comoros and Timo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

At WTO meet in UAE, Philippines expects deals on fisheries, agriculture, climate issues

By Binsal Abdulkader ABU DHABI, 25th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The Philippines expects successful negotiations on fisheries subsidies, agriculture, and climate issues at the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi, according to Alfredo E. Pascual, the Secretary for Trade and Industry of the Philippines. "I am particularly enthusiastic about welcoming Comoros and Timo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Meralco expects energy sales to grow this year

Despite a projected slowdown in demand from the commercial segment, the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) still expects its energy sales to improve by 4.5 percent this year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

NEDA cuts PHL additional rice import for 2016 by 25%

By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, Dec. 17 (PNA) — The government will reduce by roughly one-fourth its planned additional volume of rice imports for the first semester of 2016 meant to boost........»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinestodaRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

‘Volatile inflation to keep rates steady’

Commodity prices in the country will remain volatile for the first semester, prompting the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to keep rates steady and start easing only by June, according to Moody’s Analytics......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

BSP Governor Eyes Potential Rate Cut as Inflation Eases

In a recent interview, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. hinted at a potential rate cut later this year, signaling optimism amid the nation’s economic landscape. While cautious about the first semester, Remolona remains watchful, stating that the move could come “within the year.” The BSP, responding to escalating inflation, had hiked […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Security Bank expects higher profit in 2024

Security Bank Corp. is expecting better profitability this year amid a double-digit growth in its lending business, the bank’s investments in technology as well as its plans to put up more branches......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Philippines to import less rice this year – USDA

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has lowered its rice import forecast for the Philippines to 3.9 million metric tons (MT) as it expects the country to have a better harvest than earlier projected......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

DavNor surpasses Tagum for 2nd in Davraa 2024 with dancesport inclusion

DavNor surpasses Tagum for 2nd in Davraa 2024 with dancesport inclusion.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Tistsipas, Dimitrov reach 2nd round in Monte Carlo

Tistsipas, Dimitrov reach 2nd round in Monte Carlo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Filipino pugs plunge back into training for 2nd Olympic qualifiers

There's no rest for the weary as the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) already laid out plans for its coming campaign in the 2nd World Qualification Tournament set in Bangkok, Thailand from May 23 to June 3......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Bahay makes top spot his home for 2nd year

Bahay makes top spot his home for 2nd year.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Rider dies after crashing into stalled dump truck at 2nd Mandaue-Mactan bridge

Rider dies after crashing into stalled dump truck at 2nd Mandaue-Mactan bridge.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Comelec sets 2nd bidding for internet voting system

Comelec sets 2nd bidding for internet voting system.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Embracing Roots and Unity at 2nd Balacat Festival

Embracing Roots and Unity at 2nd Balacat Festival.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

2nd most wanted person arrested

2nd most wanted person arrested.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024