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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

BSP leaves interest rates unchanged

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas opted to keep interest rates unchanged at a near 17-year high for the fourth straight meeting yesterday, following the inflation uptick in March and as monetary authorities continue to be vigilant against upside risks......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

PAGCOR cuts e-game rates to encourage more investments

State-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. will reduce remittance rates for online and on-site betting platforms by next month in a bid to encourage more investments in the gambling sector......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

T-bill rates ease as demand swells

Demand for the government’s short-term securities rose to its highest level in three months, with rates slightly going down even after inflation quickened anew in February......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

T-bill rates rise on inflation recoil

The rates for the government’s short-term securities picked up across the board as the market expects inflation to have snapped four straight months of easing......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

No change in BSP rates

As widely expected, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas kept interest rates unchanged at a 16-year high as monetary authorities are looking for a more sustained downward trend in inflation......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

‘Higher interest rates are here to stay’

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is likely to hold on to higher rates for a little longer, moving in lockstep with the US Federal Reserve and the rest of the central banks globally......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

‘Volatile inflation to keep rates steady’

Commodity prices in the country will remain volatile for the first semester, prompting the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to keep rates steady and start easing only by June, according to Moody’s Analytics......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

T-bill rates up across the board

Rates for the government short-term securities rose across the board in reference to the secondary market after the US Federal Reserve ruled out monetary policy easing anytime soon......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

NAPOCOR seeks approval of higher subsidized rates

The National Power Corp. is seeking the approval of the Energy Regulatory Commission for an increase in the rates to be paid by consumers in off-grid areas in the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

T-bill rates up across the board

Demand went down while rates increased for short-term securities, but the government sustained its full award streak and raised P15 billion......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

T-bill rates up across the board

The government has cut its two consecutive weeks of increased borrowing from local investors, returning within the regular program for short-term debts as rates went up across the board......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

BSP seen to start rate cuts in August

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas could start slashing interest rates in August this year until the first quarter of 2025 after keeping key rates elevated for a longer period of time, Nomura Global Markets Research said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Power rates slightly inch up in January — Meralco

Meralco said that it will have a slight increase in power rates by P0.0846 per kiloWatt-hour (kWh) which brings the overall rate for a household to P11.3430 per kWh this month......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Del Monte savors sweet triumph

Del Monte accounted for its week-worst 141 points to close out Seniors Championship division play in the 75th Philippine Airlines Interclub, still more than enough for the Bukidnon-based bets to crown themselves champions for the first time......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

SMC’s killer bid for NAIA

His rivals in the airport bidding race should have known that tycoon Ramon S. Ang or RSA would go in for the kill. He isn’t afraid to make big bets, especially when it makes sense for San Miguel Corp., the diversified conglomerate that he leads......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

BSP keeps interest rates steady

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said yesterday that its Monetary Board decided to keep rates steady. In doing so, the BSP said that inflationary risks “continue to lean toward the upside”, but that its latest forecasts showed that “inflation would settle close to the upper-end of the target range.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Philippine central bank holds key interest rates

MANILA, May 16 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine central bank opted Thursday to keep the bank's target reverse repurchase rate at 6.5 percent and the interest rates on the overnight deposit and lending facilities at 6 percent and 7 percent, respectively. In a press conference, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona said that inflation expectations remain well-anchored while a restrictive policy stance.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

BSP keeps rates on hold as expected

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas hit the pause button for the fifth straight policy meeting as it kept the benchmark interest rates steady yesterday, but it may start cutting borrowing costs as early as August if a sustained downtrend in inflation becomes fully evident......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Ilocos Norte power rates down by 90 centavos

Electricity rates in this province have decreased by 90 centavos this month, according to the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024