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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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Around P10M in illegal drugs seized in two-day anti-drug ops in Central Visayas

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Close to 150 suspected drug personalities, and illegal drugs worth around P10 million were seized following a two-day anti-drug operation in Central Visayas. Police in the region conducted another round of Simultaneous Anti-Criminality and Law Enforcement Operations (Sacleo) over the weekend, Police Lt. Col. Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson of the Police.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

ONE Visayas Creative Expo showcase WV agri products

ONE Visayas Creative Expo showcase WV agri products.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Grids sa Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao konektado na

Grids sa Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao konektado na.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

NGCP holds ceremonial switch-on for P51 billion Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection

The completion of the 450-megawatt Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines will unlock enormous socio-economic opportunities in the two regions, President Marcos said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Inflation Rate (IR) in Eastern Visayas drops to 2.4 percent in July 2023

The Inflation Rate (IR) in Eastern Visayas slowed down further to 2.4 percent in July 2023 from 3.3 percent in June 2023......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Shear line, monsoon to bring rains in Luzon, Visayas

The shear line or meeting of cold and hot air will continue to bring rain in parts of Southern Luzon and the Visayas today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

4,156 ka pamilya migradwar sa 4Ps sa Central Visayas

4,156 ka pamilya migradwar sa 4Ps sa Central Visayas.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Central Visayas police: Destabilization rumors vs gov’t untrue

Central Visayas police: Destabilization rumors vs gov’t untrue.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

PRO-Western Visayas boosts safety with P2.6M investment in whistles, raincoats

PRO-Western Visayas boosts safety with P2.6M investment in whistles, raincoats.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

DSWD Central Visayas field office aids families affected by floods, tension cracks

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office-7 (Central Visayas), continues to coordinate with concerned local government units (LGUs) in the region for the monitoring and provision of appropriate interventions to families affected by flooding incidents and other emergencies that occurred in the last quarter of 2023. On the flooding incidents […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for April 1 to 2 due to extreme heat

Several classes in Visayas and Mindanao have been suspended or adjusted  due to “high heat conditions.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Metro Cebu weather: Generally fair in next 5 days – Pagasa Mactan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The public might need the support of fans and cooling devices for this week. On Monday, June 3, the chief of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration in Mactan (Pagasa-Mactan) said that Metro Cebu will have a generally fair weather for the next five days. READ MORE: Pagasa: Hot,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJun 3rd, 2024

Cebu City Council warns vs price manipulation amid La Niña threat

CEBU CITY, Philippines –The Cebu City Council has approved a resolution aimed at protecting consumers from potential price manipulation on essential goods as the country braces for the impending La Niña weather phenomenon. With the specter of heavier rainfall and cooler weather looming, City Councilor Rey Gealon has authored a resolution to ensure vigilance against.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJun 1st, 2024

Approaching weather disturbance unlikely to affect Philippine

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is monitoring a weather disturbance that is unlikely to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

Fair weather in next 5 days, says Pagasa

Fair weather in next 5 days, says Pagasa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Extreme heat scorches parts of north India; New Delhi on high alert

NEW DELHI - Parts of northwest India sweltered under scorching temperatures Saturday, with the capital, New Delhi, under a severe weather alert as extreme temperatures struck parts of the country.India's weather department expects heat wave conditions to persist across the north for the next few days and has put several states on high alert.On Friday, parts of New Delhi reported up to 47.1 degrees Celsius.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for May 13 due to hot weather

Some local government units have suspended face-to-face classes due to the threat of hot weather......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

EDITORIAL - More destructive La Niña

With the country still feeling the lingering effects of the El Niño weather pattern, the Department of Agriculture is now bracing for what it describes as a “more destructive” La Niña. While El Niño intensifies the prevailing weather and typically induces severe drought during the dry season, La Niña causes heavier rainfall and stronger tropical cyclones in the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Tropical cyclone likely to enter PH this week - The Manila Times

MANILA, Philippines: The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said a tropical cyclone may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) later this week. "The weather disturbance, which was predicted to enter PAR this weekend, would likely affect some areas in Mindanao," weather specialist Rhea Torres said. In the meantime, most areas will continue to swelter,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024