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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

A new NCR

I have noticed in my 70 years of living in the Philippines that our government hardly plans ahead to provide for potential catastrophic situations that scientists have warned about. Bahala na. Anyway, Filipinos are a resilient people… survivors......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

SMIC banks on areas outside NCR for growth

SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) of the Sy family is betting big on the countryside to support the group’s continued growth......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

MMDA: E-vehicle ban on nat l NCR roads to take effect on April 15

Electronic vehicles will be officially prohibited on national roads of the National Capital Region starting April 15, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said on Monday. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

NCR retail price growth steady in December – PSA

Retail prices of goods in Metro Ma- nila snapped a three-month downtrend as it maintained its pace of growth in December from the previous month, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

MMDA, DoTr umalma sa ‘World’s Worst Traffic’ list, duda na no. 1 ang NCR

MATAGAL nang problema sa ating bansa, lalong-lalo na sa Metro Manila ang matinding traffic. Pero sa kabila niyan, patuloy pa rin ang paghahanap ng solusyon ng ating gobyerno upang tuluyan nang maresolba ang tumitinding sitwasyon. Sa isang press conference, tiniyak ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) ang pagpapatupad ng necessary traffic management interventions kasunod ng.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

NCR construction materials price growth eases in 2023

Retail price growth of construction materials in Metro Manila eased in 2023 from the previous year as all commodity groups posted slower increases, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Inflation rises 3.4% in February, ending 4-month decline

The country's inflation rate gained momentum in February 2024 as the costs of food and non-alcoholic beverages surged, ending a four-month decline......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Region 8 posts 95.1 percent employment rate in 2022

Among provinces in the region, Samar posted the highest employment rate in Eastern Visayas at 97.4 percent......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

Inflation rate in Cebu Province decelerates in April 2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The inflation rate in Cebu Province for April 2024 has decelerated to 0.2 percent from 0.3 percent in March, according to the report of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Cebu on Thursday, May 16. PSA Cebu’s Chief Statistical Specialist Melchor Bautista said the headline inflation slowed down in April 2024 mainly.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Citi sees shallow rate cuts in 2024, 2025

Global banking giant Citi is now expecting smaller interest rate cuts from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in the next two years due to a more cautious stance on inflation risks......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Philippines unemployment rate up to 3.9 pct in March

MANILA, May 8 (Xinhua) -- The unemployment rate in the Philippines increased to 3.9 percent in March from 3.5 percent in February, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Wednesday. PSA head Dennis Mapa said at a press conference that there were 2 million jobless Filipinos in March this year, higher than 1.8 million unemployed individuals in February. National Economic and Development Authority.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

PUVMP consolidation rate reaches 81% – LTFRB

An 81 percent consolidation rate for jeepneys has been achieved under the public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP), according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

DILG: Crime rate lower under President Marcos compared to Duterte

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded a lower crime rate during the first 21 months of the Marcos administration compared to the same period under former President Rodrigo Duterte......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

CAR logs 96.7% employment rate, services top job generator

CAR logs 96.7% employment rate, services top job generator.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

NEDA Optimistic on Economic Growth in the PH for 2024

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan expressed optimism about the country’s economic growth for 2024. According to Balicasan, major development organizations like the IMF, ADB, and the World Bank expect the country to have an economic growth rate of at least 6%. The IMF projects a growth rate of 6.2%, the ADB […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Maybe no Fed rate cuts in FY24?

A recent CNBC article captured the growing concern that the US Federal Reserve’s first rate cut – the infamous “pivot” – might not happen until “at least September”, and discusses a few analysts (including those from Bank of America) who have said that there is “real risk” that the first cut might not even come until March 2025......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

DSWD-Davao posts 68% ECT completion rate

THE Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) reported a completion rate of approximately 68 percent for distributing Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) to residents of Davao del Norte and Davao Oriental affected by the Shear Line and Low-Pressure Area (LPA)......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Cebu Province inflation rate soared in March 2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Province inflation rate rose in March as Cebuanos continue to grapple with rising prices of goods and commodities, the latest inflation report by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Cebu showed. On Wednesday, April 17, PSA Cebu Chief Statistical Specialist Melchor Bautista presented the inflation report in Cebu Province for March.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024