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Ancajas, Inoue make weight for WBA world title duel in Tokyo
CEBU CITY, Philippines—- Former world champion Jerwin Ancajas had to strip off his undergarments during Friday’s weigh-in to get the contracted weight for his world title duel against Japanese Takuma Inoue. Ancajas and Inoue will fight for the World Boxing Association (WBA) world bantamweight crown on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo,.....»»
Apolinario, Thai foe, make weight for 8-rounder bout in Tokyo
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Sanman Boxing’s Dave “Dobermann” Apolinario and his opponent Tanes Ongjunta of Thailand successfully made the contracted weight for their undercard bout on Thursday, February 22 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Apolinario and Ongjunta faced each other for the first time during Wednesday’s official weigh-in. The 25-year-old Apolinario tipped the weighing scales.....»»
Businessmen, more legal experts weigh in on Cha-cha
Foreign business leaders yesterday weighed in on proposals to amend the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution while legal luminaries said they see no need to change the Charter......»»
Business luminaries to weigh in on Cha-cha
It will be the turn of business and corporate executives to share their thoughts on moves in Congress to amend the 1987 Constitution, at the next Senate subcommittee public hearing on the proposal on Monday......»»
Kumbati 16: All set for Araneta, Magramo world title eliminator duel
CEBU CITY, Philippines—– Expect nothing but fireworks and a top-notch main event bout of the “Kumbati 16” after Omega Boxing Gym’s Christian “The Bomb” Araneta and Elorde Boxing Gym’s Arvin “Hurricane” Magramo passed the official weigh-in on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the Axis Bar of the NUSTAR Resort and Casino. Magramo and Araneta both.....»»
Philippines unemployment rate up to 4 pct in April
MANILA, June 6 (Xinhua) -- The unemployment rate in the Philippines increased to 4 percent in April from 3.9 percent in March, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Thursday. PSA head Dennis Mapa said at a press conference that there were 2.04 million jobless Filipinos in April this year. "This was lower than the estimated number of unemployed persons of 2.26 million in April 2023 and 2.15 millio.....»»
LRT-1 Cavite Extension Phase 1 nearly completed at 98.2% progress rate
The construction of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension Phase 1 is progressing as scheduled at 98.2% completion rate, as it remains on track for its target commercial opening in the fourth quarter of 2024......»»
Philippines unemployment rate up to 4 pct in April
MANILA, June 6 (Xinhua) -- The unemployment rate in the Philippines increased to 4 percent in April from 3.9 percent in March, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Thursday. PSA head Dennis Mapa said at a press conference that there were 2.04 million jobless Filipinos in April this year. "This was lower than the estimated number of unemployed persons of 2.26 million in April 2023 and 2.15 millio.....»»
DavSam Bridge still at 3% completion rate
NEARLY two years after its groundbreaking, the completion rate of the controversial Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) project, commonly known as Davao-Samal Bridge, is still at three percent......»»
Iloilo City maintains lowest electricity rate in Western Visayas
Iloilo City maintains lowest electricity rate in Western Visayas.....»»
‘Early rate cut to boost economy’
Interest rate cuts in the second half will likely boost economic and investment activity in the Philippines, providing some relief to borrowers who have been bearing the weight of restrictive monetary policy, according to ING Bank......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
CAR logs 96.7% employment rate, services top job generator
CAR logs 96.7% employment rate, services top job generator.....»»
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......»»
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)......»»