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Weak plume emission noted in Taal Volcano
State volcanologists yesterday recorded a weak plume emission in Taal Volcano in Batangas as Alert Level 1 remains in effect around the area......»»
Sari-sari stores post P8 billion in sales in 2023
Small neighborhood variety (sari-sari) stores in the Philippines recorded sales of more than P8 billion in 2023, more than 21 percent higher than the previous year’s tally of P6.6 billion, according to a study conducted by analytics startup Packworks......»»
Davao de Oro landslide death toll climbs to 92
Authorities have recorded a total of 92 dead from the landslide in Maco, Davao de Oro, according to the municipal government, with search operations still ongoing for several missing persons......»»
Philippine remittances hit all-time high in 2023
MANILA, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- Personal remittances from overseas Filipinos reached an "all-time high" of 37.2 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, 3 percent higher than the 36.1 billion dollars recorded in 2022, the Philippine central bank said on Thursday. "The robust inward remittances reflected the rise in the deployment of overseas Filipino workers due to the continuous increase in demand for foreign workers in host.....»»
Philippine remittances hit all-time high in 2023
MANILA, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- Personal remittances from overseas Filipinos reached an "all-time high" of 37.2 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, 3 percent higher than the 36.1 billion dollars recorded in 2022, the Philippine central bank said on Thursday. "The robust inward remittances reflected the rise in the deployment of overseas Filipino workers due to the continuous increase in demand for foreign workers in host.....»»
Benguet now bird flu-free
The Department of Agriculture has declared Benguet cleared of bird flu after the 11 confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1 recorded in the province were contained and prevented from spreading......»»
1 dead, 52 injured in Bulacan church collapse on Ash Wednesday
Based on the report of City of San Jose del Monte Public Information Office, 52 individuals sustained injuries in the incident, and there is one recorded fatality......»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 11
PHNOM PENH -- A newborn Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphin was spotted on Sunday, becoming the first newborn calf recorded in the country so far this year, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said in a news release. The latest born dolphin calf was seen at a dolphin pool in northeast Kratie province's Chetr Borei district by river guards and a research team of the Fisheries Administration and the Wor.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 11
PHNOM PENH -- A newborn Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphin was spotted on Sunday, becoming the first newborn calf recorded in the country so far this year, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said in a news release. The latest born dolphin calf was seen at a dolphin pool in northeast Kratie province's Chetr Borei district by river guards and a research team of the Fisheries Administration and the Wor.....»»
PNP: 19,000 cybercrimes recorded last year
Cybercrimes increased by 68.98 percent in 2023, with 19,472 incidents compared to 11,523 cases in 2022, data from the Philippine National Police showed......»»
Filipino comedian Red Ollero sets Netflix special in March
The show was originally recorded last August during three sold-out performances at San Juan's Teatrino Promenade, which Red Ollero noted then was the first time such an occurrence happened in one weekend in local stand-up history......»»
Marcos vows sustained job creation as unemployment drops
President Marcos assured the public that his administration would sustain measures that create jobs, lure investments and upgrade the skills of workers after the Philippines recorded a drop in unemployment rate last month......»»
Jobless rate declines to 3.1 percent in December
The country recorded its lowest unemployment rate in nearly two decades as more jobs were made available during the holiday season......»»
President Marcos vows to continue mitigating inflation impact
President Marcos has vowed to continue mitigating the impact of higher commodity prices on Filipino households as he welcomed the inflation downtrend recorded last month......»»
PH Inflation Sees Huge Dip in January 2024 Now at 2.8%
The country’s headline inflation has taken a significant dip, currently standing at 2.8%, according to the latest report from the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) released on February 6, 2024. According to PSA, this marks the lowest rate recorded since October 2020, showing a considerable drop from December 2023’s 3.9 percent and a noteworthy decrease from […].....»»
Philippines inflation rate slows to 2.8 pct in January
MANILA, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Year-on-year inflation in the Philippines further eased to 2.8 percent in January from 3.9 percent in December 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. PSA head Dennis Mapa told a press conference that the January inflation rate is the lowest since the 2.3 percent inflation rate was recorded in October 2020. In January 2023, inflation rate was 8.7 percent.....»»
Davao City warm at 34.1 Celsius
The highest temperature so far this year was recorded in Davao City yesterday with 34.1 degrees Celsius, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»
10th ID bashes Canadian gov’t for travel advisory vs Mindanao
The 10th Infantry Agila Division (10ID) of the Philippine Army criticized the Canadian government for issuing a travel advisory against all parts of Mindanao, which includes their area of responsibility. Major Mark Anthony Tito, spokesperson for the 10th ID, emphasized that the regions under their jurisdiction are peaceful and free from terrorism and violent threats, contrary to the Canadian embassy's advisory. The division oversees 12 provinces, seven cities, and 72 municipalities in various parts of Mindanao. Tito expressed bewilderment at the basis of the travel advisory, asserting that the Canadian government lacks awareness of the actual situation on the ground. He highlighted the peaceful nature of the entire Davao Region throughout 2023, with no recorded incidents of terrorism or insurgency. Despite the exclusion of Davao City from the advisory, Tito noted that the region would still be impacted. The Canadian embassy's advisory warned its citizens to avoid visiting Mindanao due to ongoing terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, high levels of violence, and encounters between rebel forces and government security authorities. Specific provinces and regions were singled out for caution or non-essential travel, including Northern Mindanao, Soccsksargen, and Eastern Mindanao. Contrary to the advisory, the 10th ID has been actively weakening and eliminating guerilla forces within its jurisdiction as part of the Philippine Army's efforts to establish an insurgency-free zone. In fact, on October 27, 2023, the Davao Region celebrated its first anniversary as an insurgency-free region in the Philippines. This dispute has led to other related stories, including the Chamber's intention to engage in discussions with the Canadian government regarding the travel advisory, as well as refutations from the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and celebrations of the Davao Region's insurgency-free status by the Regional Peace and Order Council. In summary, the 10th ID vehemently opposes the Canadian government's travel advisory, citing the peaceful and secure nature of the regions under their jurisdiction, and highlighting the significant strides made in eradicating insurgency in the Davao Region......»»
Baguio chill drops to 9.8 degrees Celsius
Baguio City recorded the coldest temperature for the entire country so far this year at 9.8 degrees Celsius yesterday morning, as temperatures continued to drop in various parts of the country......»»
Philippines foreign investments yield net outflows in December
MANILA, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' foreign investments yielded net outflows of 205 million U.S. dollars in December 2023, the Philippine central bank said Thursday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the December net outflow resulted from the 1.3 billion dollars in gross outflows and the 1.1 billion dollars gross inflows for the month. "The recorded net outflows are a reversal of the 673.....»»