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BSP keeps policy rate at 6.5%

In the MB’s first policy rate meeting in 2024, the MB held steady at a 6.5% benchmark interest rate as the country’s inflation risks continued to lean on the upside. .....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Philippines jobless rate drops to decades-low in December 2023

MANILA, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- The unemployment rate in the Philippines decreased to 3.1 percent in December 2023, the lowest since 2005, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Wednesday. "The full-year unemployment rate for 2023 was 4.3 percent compared to 5.4 percent in 2022," PSA head Dennis Mapa said at a press conference. Mapa said about 1.60 million were jobless in December last year. "This w.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Condo may face raps for CCTV violation

THE condominium establishment in Bajada, Davao City where the infamous couple murder last April 21 was transpired, may face charges for violating the city's CCTV ordinance......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Alfred Vargas may pa-face reveal ng 4th baby: ‘Our little bundle of joy!’

FOR the first time, nagkaroon ng pa-face reveal ang fourth baby ng actor-politician na si Alfred Vargas at misis niyang si Yasmine Espiritu. Sa Instagram, ibinandera ng mag-asawa ang cute na cute na portrait photo ng kanilang anak habang nakabalot sa isang tela at may suot na flower crown. Ang ibinigay na pangalan sa sanggol.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Peso weakness could prompt rate hike anew – IMF

Inflationary pressures stemming from currency depreciation may become a reason for Asian central banks, including the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, to tighten monetary policy once again, the International Monetary Fund said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

LTFRB assures commuters: No impending fare hike

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has assured commuters that there is no impending fare hike even as the government implements its public utility vehicle modernization program......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Senate rallies behind legislated wage hike; House to proceed with caution

Buoyed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s order to review the minimum wage rates in all regions, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri urged the president to tag as urgent a bill that legislates a P100 minimum wage hike for all private sector workers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Labor groups to stage protest for wage hike legislation

Labor groups to stage protest for wage hike legislation.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Teachers’ group calls anew for wage hike

Ahead of Labor Day, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) renewed its calls for a wage hike, urging the government to raise to P50,000 the entry-level salary of teachers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

P15 daily minimum wage hike in Caraga to effect on May 1

P15 daily minimum wage hike in Caraga to effect on May 1.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Transport group seeks P2 fare hike

Transport group seeks P2 fare hike.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

SSS targets 20% profit hike to P100 billion

State-run pension fund Social Security System is expecting at least a 20-percent hike in its bottomline to breach the P100-billion mark this year on increased investment returns and enhanced collection efforts......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Big-time oil price hike amid Holy week exodus

Big-time oil price hike amid Holy week exodus.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Tell it to SunStar: Wage hike deliberations should tackle social justice

Tell it to SunStar: Wage hike deliberations should tackle social justice.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Is the proposed wage hike good or bad for SM?

SM executives are monitoring developments over the proposed legislated wage hike, as it could push up operating costs.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

House eyes bigger wage hike of up to P350 a day

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives is considering a daily minimum wage hike for all private sector workers higher than the P100 proposed by the Senate, including a bill seeking a P350 increase. In a statement on Sunday, House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe pointed out that the chamber’s members arrived at a consensus.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Biz groups against P100 salary hike

Biz groups against P100 salary hike.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

TUCP to House: Pass bill that seeks across-the-board P150 wage hike

TUCP to House: Pass bill that seeks across-the-board P150 wage hike.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024