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House to address Dwarfism

With all of the priority bills listed in the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) over and done with, the House of Representatives has passed a bill declaring Oct. 25 every year as “National Dwarfism Awareness Day.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023

The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Draymond Green suspensions reason for Team USA omission

Team USA says the non-inclusion of Draymond Green in the Olympic roster may be better for the two-time gold medalist, who’s ‘working through some things both on and off the court’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for April 25 due to hot weather

Some local government units have suspended their face-to-face classes or shifted to alternative modes of delivery on April 25 due to the threat of scorching heat......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for April 24 due to hot weather

Some local government units (LGUs) announced suspension of in-person classes on Wednesday due to the threat of scorching heat......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for April 23 due to threat of scorching heat

The announcements from LGUs followed after state weather bureau Pagasa released its latest heat index bulletin which said the 25 areas in the country will be under the “danger” classification, with temperatures ranging from 42°C to 45°C......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for April 11 due to intense heat

Face-to-face classes on Thursday, April 11, 2024, have been canceled in certain areas due to “high heat conditions.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

NFA gets new OIC amid suspensions

The National Food Authority Council yesterday appointed former Bureau of Plant Industry director Larry Lacson as officer-in-charge of the NFA after a special meeting presided over by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Durant passes Shaq for 8th place in all-time NBA scoring list

Phoenix superstar Kevin Durant has officially hurdled NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal for eighth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring leaders list on Thursday (Manila time)......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

LIST- Special non-working days in PH provinces, cities, towns for March 2024 - Rappler

LIST: Special non-working days in PH provinces, cities, towns for March 2024 Rappler.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Marcos OKs military’s P2-trillion wish list for weapons, equipment

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the military’s revised wish list for new weaponry and equipment to shore up the country’s defenses against threats, in the face of a rapidly evolving regional security landscape. The updated acquisition plan called “Re-Horizon 3” will focus on “an array of capabilities which will range from.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Makabayan bloc seeks probe into funding of charter change initiatives

In a resolution Reps. France Castro (ACT Teachers Party-list), Arlene Brosas (Gabriela Women’s Party) and Raoul Manuel (Kabataan Party-list) called for a probe by the House’s committee on public accounts, stressing the public deserves to know the source of funding for the renewed attempt to change the Constitution. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

SEC moves to help Philippines exit from FATF gray list

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to further raise the compliance rate among corporations for reporting beneficial ownership, a move that will support the country’s bid to exit the global ‘dirty money’ gray list this year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

EDITORIAL Stuck in the gray list

While moving heaven and Earth to amend the Constitution ostensibly to attract more foreign investments, the government is taking its sweet time getting out of the so-called gray list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring for money laundering and counterterrorist financing......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Money tops Valentine s Day wish list of Filipinos — SWS

Filipinos want both practical and romantic gifts for Valentine's Day, with money topping the list, according to a survey by the Social Weather Stations. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

BIR expands list of VAT-exempt medicines

The Bureau of Internal Revenue has issued an updated list of value-added tax or VAT-exempt medicines for diseases such as cancer, hypertension and diabetes......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

PDEA denies Bongbong Marcos was on drug list despite Duterte’s allegations 

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was never listed by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for illegal drugs, the agency said on Monday. Former president Rodrigo Duterte, however, asserted last Sunday at a prayer rally in Davao that Marcos had been on the narcotics list, citing evidence shown to him by PDEA during.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

No extension of party-list registration deadline – Comelec

The Commission on Elections is not inclined to extend the deadline for party-list groups to file the required manifestation of intent to participate in the 2025 elections......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

BSP execs still highest paid in government – COA

Executives of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas have dominated anew the Commission on Audit (COA)’s annual list of highest paid government officials, with BSP Governor Eli Remolona Jr. topping the list with a net pay of P35.48 million last year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated News8 hr. 21 min. ago

A list of upcoming Kpop concerts, tours and music festivals in Asia - NME

A list of upcoming Kpop concerts, tours and music festivals in Asia NME.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated News16 hr. 50 min. ago