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Philippines rises 23 spots in World Happiness Report

The Philippines rose 23 spots to land 53rd in the in the 2024 World Happiness Report. The Philippines was 76th in the World Happiness Report in 2023 and 60th in the 2022 report. The country also ranks as the 2nd happiest country in Southeast Asia, next to Singapore, which placed 30th. READ MORE: What makes Cebuano.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

NEDA Chief: More reforms needed to unlock full benefits of Cha-cha

MANILA, Philippines  —Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Saturday reiterated his support for the proposed amendments particularly to the restrictive economic provisions of the Constitution. Those changes, the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) chief said in a statement, are crucial for the economic advancement and competitiveness of the Philippines. Balisacan issued the statement to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Extreme weather, economic downturn top risks for Philippines – WEF

Extreme weather events, an economic downturn and shortage in energy supply are the top risks seen in the Philippines for the next two years, according to the World Economic Forum......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

USB hack attacks: Philippines ranks 3rd in SEA

Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky has called on Filipinos to be cautious in plugging in memory storage universal serial bus devices to their computers unless these have been scanned, following the release of data that 36.80 percent of users in the Philippines were attacked by local threats from such devices last year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Near-target 2023 GDP growth acceptable amidst economic challenges – Neda chief

INQUIRER/ MARIANNE BERMUDEZ MANILA, Philippines — The country’s chief socioeconomic planner, Secretary Arsenio Balisacan of the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda), said that a 2023 economic growth slightly lower than the previous year’s 7.6 percent but near the government’s 6 to 7 percent target range would be considered acceptable, given the challenges faced by the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

PH Economy Remains Optimistic Amid Global Slowdown

The country is one of the fastest growing economies in East Asia and the Pacific according to the World Bank, foreseeing robust growth despite global economic slowdown. In the latest World Bank Global Economic Outlook report released on Tuesday, the Philippines is expected to maintain its economic growth rate in 2024 at 5.8%, slightly higher […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

RCBC the best PH bank by network uptime, and UBP ranks at the bottom

Brankas, a Singapore-based fintech software and services provider, published its first annual ASEAN Bank Stability Report to measure the network uptime performance of ASEAN-region banks, and RCBC finished in the top spot among banks in the Philippines with an uptime of 98.3% (31 hours total downtime) including a stretch of seven months with zero downtime events......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

‘No risk of political reform in economic Cha-cha’

Apprehensions over possible insertion of political reforms like lifting of term limits for elected officials are misplaced since the ongoing economic Charter change in Congress covers only economic provisions, according to former Supreme Court justice Adolfo Azcuna......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Economic Cha-cha to boost FDI – BSP

Amending the restrictive economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution will likely attract more foreign investments in the country and stimulate economic growth, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Charter change: Only the economic provisions should be included

So much controversy is being unnecessarily generated with this Charter change issue but in reality, changes to the overly protectionist economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution should be debated upon because it hinders the country from realizing its full economic potential......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

UN special rapporteur Khan arrives in the Philippines

United Nations special rapporteur Irene Khan has arrived in the Philippines on Monday to embark on a 10-day visit to assess the state of free expression and press freedom in the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Philippines-Australia business deals seen to fuel economic growth

The business deals signed recently between the Philippines and Australia will help ensure economic growth and security in the Philippines, an international think tank said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

6 behind murder of police captain in Maguindanao del Norte attack

Six, not just one gunman as earlier reported, were tagged in the brutal killing of a police captain at the public market in Parang town in Maguindanao del Norte on Thursday, two of them policemen with master sergeant ranks......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Police, Bangsamoro LTO maximize joint law enforcement activities

The police and the Bangsamoro transportation and communications ministry have fused ranks for a crackdown on private and passenger vehicles with dubious documents and to prevent entry into the autonomous region of stolen units from outside......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

All Hail the Camera King! HONOR Magic6 Pro Ranks Number 1 in Camera Global Rankings

The leading global provider of smart devices, HONOR, claimed the top spot as the best camera smartphone in the recent DxOMark ranking test, dethroning its competitors with a high-ranking score of 158. DxOMark, an independent camera testing organization that provides comprehensive evaluations of camera performances, has awarded HONOR Magic6 Pro as the top contender in […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Intellectual property filings up 2.5 percent in 2023

“We hope to see more areas realize the importance of IP assets not just in pushing their ranks in the cities and municipalities competitiveness index but also in fueling their residents’ creativity and innovativeness which their very own communities could benefit from.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Prices of food supplies in Mindanao markets soar amid Ramadhan

The Bangsamoro government and its constituent-local government units have fused ranks to stop the practice of unscrupulous traders to increase prices of food supplies they sell in markets during the Islamic Ramadhan season......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Liza Soberano wears P300,000 dress to Elton John s Oscars party

Actress Liza Soberano is slowly rising up the Hollywood ranks after attending the annual Oscars party hosted by British singer Elton John......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Go, Singson mark pro debut at LPGT Apo

Former national team standouts Lois Kaye Go and Mafy Singson take the eagerly anticipated plunge into the professional ranks, bolstering the already formidable cast in the ICTSI Apo Golf Classic, which reels off tomorrow at the Apo Golf and Country Club in Davao City......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Truth, justice, duty and honor

As we observe and celebrate the Lenten season this month, let us join ranks and pray that our ever-loving God bless and help our beloved Motherland......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024