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ADB cuts Philippines growth outlook to 6% in 2024

The Asian Development Bank has trimmed its growth forecast for the Philippines for this year, citing risks posed by extreme weather events that can drive up inflation and the slower growth in advanced economies......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

ASEAN Member States, DOLE, World Vision, unite to share information on child labor

ASEAN member states and child rights organizations gather in Manila to address child labor and exploitation. The event aims to enhance strategies in combating the worst forms of child labor and sharing promising practices. The Philippines and Vietnam governments are the primary focus, but other ASEAN member states also share their experiences. The event concludes with a commitment to stop child labor and bring learnings back to respective countries. World Vision's Project ACE, funded by the United States Department of Labor, plays a significant role in strengthening government capacity in the Philippines and Vietnam......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJun 4th, 2024

Quiboloy and political allies: Connections and cut-offs

FOR WEEKS, Apollo Quiboloy has been in the news, but not for his preaching or pastoral activities. As a special adviser to then President Rodrigo Duterte, Quiboloy's worldly activities seemed above attack or threat. His power to endorse and command the vote of his flock made it easy for him to create a political network as well.But circumstances have changed. Duterte is out of power and as Team Unity has begun t.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Beermen downplay 8-0 record

Despite a perfect start thus far in the PBA Philippine Cup, CJ Perez and the San Miguel Beermen are far from satisfied......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

World Bank expects faster growth for Philippines this year

Economic growth in the Philippines is projected to be faster this year than in 2023, but the pace will be lower than the government’s target, the World Bank said in a report......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

TURNING POINT: K-12 Program: A Dismal Failure

NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 19 January) – The K-12 curriculum was adopted, supposedly to improve the quality of education in the country, mimicking the system in some countries in Europe and that of our ASEAN neighbors. Unfortunately, only the addition of two grade rungs, grade 11 and grade 12, otherwise known as the senior […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

DFA probes ‘illegal’ activities by diplomats

“The Department of Foreign Affairs will look into any reports of illegal and unlawful activities by diplomatic officials, and undertake necessary action in line with existing laws and regulations,” the DFA said. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Wage hike to cut GDP growth, raise unemployment – NEDA

The proposed legislation for a P100 wage increase for private workers could shave up to 0.5 percentage point off the country’s economic growth and reverse gains ......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Security Bank sees 5.8 percent economic growth in Q4

Security Bank Corp. believes the Philippine economy grew by 5.8 percent in the fourth quarter last year, bringing the full-year gross domestic product growth to 5.6 percent in 2023......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

How close is AI to human-level abilities? How far have we come?

How close is AI to human-level abilities? How far have we come?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

Sleepy far-flung towns in the Philippines will host US forces returning to counter China threats

Sleepy far-flung towns in the Philippines will host US forces returning to counter China threats.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

China launches probe to get samples from less-explored far side of the moon

China launches probe to get samples from less-explored far side of the moon.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Super health center brings healthcare services closer to far-flung barangays of Nueva Valencia

Super health center brings healthcare services closer to far-flung barangays of Nueva Valencia.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Everything we know so far about upcoming Korean film Omniscient Reader s Viewpoint

Everything we know so far about upcoming Korean film Omniscient Reader s Viewpoint.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Capuloy faces Zhang for WBC Far East belt

Capuloy faces Zhang for WBC Far East belt.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

NEDA says 6 percent Q1 growth possible

A six percent economic growth in the first quarter is possible given developments in the labor market and lower inflation, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

The only remaining possible solution to the Palestine problem

Unlike previous peace plans from Kissinger to Kushner, my Two-States-But-Far-Apart plan maximizes everyone’s benefit, while limiting each party’s perceived costs/concessions......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

UBS sees 2-digit credit growth for Philippines banks

Banks operating in the Philippines are expected to post a double-digit credit growth this year on the back of robust economic expansion, according to banking giant UBS......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 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

Long COVID prevalence in these states according to new CDC report

The latest Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) from the CDC has shed light on the lingering effects of COVID-19 among residents in certain states.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024