14 countries observing expanded Balikatan
Representatives of 14 nations will arrive in the country as observers in the coming Balikatan exercises, the biggest multi-nation assembly so far, to witness the annual joint drills originally conducted only by Philippine and US troops......»»
In a male-dominated world, women prison officers make a difference
Prison work has been traditionally regarded as a male preserve in many countries. Yet according to the UNODC Handbook for Prison Leaders, there is no reason why this should be the case. Experience in a number of countries has shown t.....»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 5
KIEV -- Ukraine stands ready to extend gas transit from Russia if there is a request from the European Union (EU) countries, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported Monday, citing Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. "If the European countries act as a consortium or one of the European partners will act as a transit country for their gas -- we are ready to provide such a service," Shmyhal told a press confe.....»»
Arkema named 2024 top employer in 10 countries, including Philippines
Arkema has been certified as Top Employer in 2024, a recognition that has now extended to 10 countries, including Bostik Philippines, for its excellent human resources practices and as “benchmark employer” in nations where it operates. .....»»
DA suspends importation of live cattle, buffaloes from 4 countries
DA suspends importation of live cattle, buffaloes from 4 countries.....»»
PH still among countries perceived to have corrupt governments
The Philippines remained among Asian countries perceived to have corrupt governments, but the “slight improvement” in the country’s ranking should be seen as “a challenge to do better and a reason for hope that the country is headed in the right direction,” according to a top Palace official. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin did not even.....»»
Israel sees decrease in foreign trade in 2023
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 23 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) reported on Israel's foreign trade in 2023 as compared to 2022. The countries to which exports of goods (excluding diamonds) from Israel had the largest increases in 2023 were Morocco, Egypt, Hungary, Romania, Uruguay, Lithuania, Hong Kong and Poland. In contrast, the countries with the largest decreases in exports from Israel were Malays.....»»
Israel sees decrease in foreign trade in 2023
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 23 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) reported on Israel's foreign trade in 2023 as compared to 2022. The countries to which exports of goods (excluding diamonds) from Israel had the largest increases in 2023 were Morocco, Egypt, Hungary, Romania, Uruguay, Lithuania, Hong Kong and Poland. In contrast, the countries with the largest decreases in exports from Israel were Malays.....»»
Senior discounts expanded; industrialist Ito Carlos passes away
Discounts and tax exemptions given senior citizens and persons with disabilities are deductible business expenses. And more discounts are coming......»»
First Vita Plus expands into international markets
First Vita Plus, a multi-level marketing (MLM) company which offers health drinks, has expanded into international markets as it marks its 22nd anniversary......»»
‘Save Poro’s trees’: Parish church widens calls vs tree-cutting
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The parish church in Poro town, Camotes Island, in northern Cebu is not giving up on its fight to save hundreds of trees from being chopped down. The Sto. Niño de Poro Parish expanded its online petition, aimed at convincing the government not to cut down over 700 trees for road.....»»
Philippines GDP expands by 5.7 pct in Q1
MANILA, May 9 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 5.7 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Thursday. The latest figure is higher than the 5.5 percent growth in the fourth quarter of 2023, but lower than the 6.4 percent expansion posted in the first quarter of 2023. PSA head Dennis Mapa told a press conference that.....»»
Economy expands at faster clip of 5.7%
The Philippine economy expanded at a faster pace of 5.7 percent in the first quarter from 5.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2023, helping the country retain its position as a leading force among emerging economies in Asia......»»
Philippine economy expands 5.7% in Q1
MANILA — The Philippine economy expanded by 5.7 percent in the first quarter of the year, up from 5.5 percent in the previous quarter, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). However, this growth was below the government’s target and slower than the 6.4 percent growth recorded in the same period last year. The Marcos administration.....»»
Raw sugar output highest in 3 years
Local raw sugar production in the current crop year expanded to 1.86 million metric tons (MT), surpassing the previous crop year’s entire output, due to more sugarcane milled and better sweetener content......»»
Factory activity expands at fastest pace in 5 months
The country’s manufacturing sector in April expanded at the fastest pace in five months, supported by strong demand......»»
Haus Talk nets P243 million in 2023
Listed property developer Haus Talk Inc. saw its earnings jump by 23 percent to P242.6 million last year as revenue expanded by more than half......»»
Recto sees at least 5.8 percent GDP growth in Q1
The Philippine economy may have expanded by at least 5.8 percent to as much as 6.3 percent in the first quarter as inflation remained a concern for the government......»»
Villar: Expand economic opportunities for small farmers, fisherfolk
Economic opportunities should be expanded for those engaged in agriculture like small farmers and fisherfolk, as they are the ones providing Filipinos with food, according to Sen. Cynthia Villar......»»
MPTC prefers term extension over toll hike
To recover investments on toll road improvements, Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. is leaning toward getting its concession agreements expanded instead of burdening motorists with rate hikes......»»
Ayala Land unit expands Pampanga housing project
Amaia Land, the affordable housing arm of property giant Ayala Land Inc., has expanded its community in San Fernando, Pampanga as demand continues to grow......»»