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How Entrepreneurship Helps in Escaping Generational Poverty

Generational poverty is a tough chain to break. The lack of opportunities to improve one’s state of life is one of the main reasons why breaking this chain remains a challenge. However, diving into entrepreneurship can help break this curse and flip fate in a person’s favor. But how does being an entrepreneur help pave […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Breaking the cycle of poverty with entrepreneurship

In my recent chat with former presidential spokesman, writer and businessman Ernie Abella, he asked me an interesting question: Can entrepreneurship boost the Philippine economy?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Declining public trust: Long list of problems in PCSO

FOR THOSE willing to play the odds, the small price of a lottery ticket holds up the magic power of possibility, the freedom from financial worries and deprivation, the dream of a different life come true. The little bit of chance enlivens with its promise of relief from the burdens of poverty or for those who are not poor, for more of the good life. Filipinos have embraced the Lotto. It is part of national life......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Urban Agricultural Council in Baguio City sought

Urban agriculture that could thrive in Baguio City is eyed to reduce poverty, promote ecological integrity and food security......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Walang ambisyon?

A discussion in a Viber group populated by many economists focused on the role of development in reducing poverty......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Why people’s initiative to amend Philippine Constitution reeks of ‘Marcosian tactics’

“Corruption & poverty are the main reasons why we lag behind economically and politically. These problems are not created by the 1987 Constitution, but by greedy politicians who control power and money for their self-interests." The post Why people’s initiative to amend Philippine Constitution reeks of ‘Marcosian tactics’ appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

SM Foundation College Scholarship Application opens February 1

The SM College Scholarship Program, pioneered by the visionary Henry Sy Sr., has transformed the lives of over 4,000 graduates, empowering them to hone their skills and uplift their family from the intergenerational cycle of poverty......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

‘Practically begging:’ District rep rues meager DepEd funds for new classrooms

Days after the Department of Education cited progress in solving classroom shortages, a House representative vented his fury at being given just enough funds in his poverty-stricken district to build 13 new classrooms out of a backlog of over 700......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Collaborating for Filipino communities

A poverty rate reduced to 9% by 2028 is the target set by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Marcos issues EO to boost assistance to street dwellers

President Marcos has institutionalized a program designed to help vulnerable and disadvantaged persons as well as street dwellers as part of his administration’s anti-poverty efforts......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Latest surveys are results of inflationary sugar cartel

High prices clobbered 72 percent of Filipinos in December. Inflation strained them worse than low wages, 40 percent; joblessness, 28 percent and poverty, 25 percent, Pulse Asia’s survey shows......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

UP Mindanao introduces new degree programs, inclusive admissions policy

The University of the Philippines Mindanao has announced upgrades to its academic programs and admissions policies......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

A continuing failure?

Because bringing power plants online from scratch takes at least five years, our current problems with low grid reserves resulting in yellow and red alerts can be blamed on a failure during the Duterte era. But the BBM DOE seems committed to continuing the failed policies......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Hugpong expels members over ‘conflict’

The Hugpong ng Pagbabago has expelled some of its members, citing “conflict with core principles and policies.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

DENR: Review of mining rules underway

The DENR said it welcomes the calls of Sen. Risa Hontiveros to conduct an investigation into the environmental and social impacts of mining and quarrying, and to address the shortcomings in policies related to extraction of natural resources. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Joe Biden hosts Japan s PM at White House, in strong message to China over policies in Indo-Pacific

Washington, DC [US], April 11 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Wednesday hosted Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio for a state visit and held a crucial Oval Office meeting, reinforcing his commitment to bolstering the vital partnership in the Indo-Pacific amid a militarily and economically resurgent China, CNN reported. Over 70 items covering a wide array of critical sectors are expected to be announced as part of the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Declining

In the March 6-19, 2024 Pulse Asia survey, the approval and trust ratings of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos Jr. fell dramatically, an early indication of popular dissatisfaction with his performance, his policies and his recent decisions......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

China criticises 'bewildering' US trade policies in face of curbs from Washington

Beijing [China], March 7 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticised the United States for its "bewildering" trade policy, describing it as a series of "unfathomable absurdities," CNN reported. In a press conference held on the sidelines of a political gathering in Beijing, Wang accused Washington of employing various tactics to suppress China, highlighting the growing list of unilateral sanctions as reaching "bewi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

China criticises 'bewildering' US trade policies in face of curbs from Washington

Beijing [China], March 7 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticised the United States for its "bewildering" trade policy, describing it as a series of "unfathomable absurdities," CNN reported. In a press conference held on the sidelines of a political gathering in Beijing, Wang accused Washington of employing various tactics to suppress China, highlighting the growing list of unilateral sanctions as reaching "bewi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Recto pitches Maharlika fund to Australians

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto encouraged Australian businesses to invest in the country’s first sovereign wealth fund, noting that the Philippines has pro-business policies in place......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024