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Remittances grow at slowest pace in eight months

Dollars sent home by overseas Filipino workers climbed by 2.6 percent to a two-month high in March, although it was the slowest growth pace in eight months, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Producer prices decline at slower pace in March

Factory gate prices contracted at a slower pace in March from the previous month due mainly to the slower decline in the prices of petroleum products, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority ......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Factory activity expands at fastest pace in 5 months

The country’s manufacturing sector in April expanded at the fastest pace in five months, supported by strong demand......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

NCR economy grows at slower pace in 2023

Metro Manila’s economy grew at a slower pace of 4.9 percent in 2023 from 7.2 percent in 2022, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Gaza war: Fierce fighting between Israel, Hamas continues as efforts for truce gains pace

International efforts towards a new pause in the devastating Gaza war gathered pace Wednesday, as Israel bombarded the Palestinian territory during fierce fighting with Hamas militants. Hamas was reviewing a proposal for a six-week truce in its war with Israel, a source told AFP, after mediators gathered in Paris. While talks take place, the population.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Philippines to grow at faster pace this year – PIDS

Despite global economic challenges, the Philippine economy is expected to expand at a faster pace this year than in 2023, according to state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Pace prexy cries black propa against him

Pace prexy cries black propa against him.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Economy to expand at faster pace in 2024

The Philippine economy is expected to grow at a faster pace this year than in 2023 despite headwinds, but the growth will be below the government’s target, according to First Metro Investment Corp.......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

CVIRAA 2024: Cebu City maintains huge lead as finale draws close

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Niños virtually dominated the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) 2024, securing a significant number of medals in the penultimate stage of this week-long meet. As of 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, the Niños, perennial champions of CVIRAA, had amassed 60 gold medals along with 45 silvers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Shift in news coverage of West Philippine Sea needed

THERE ARE no signs to indicate that China will put a halt to its bullying tactics in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). They will keep up the gray zone tactics-tailing and shadowing Filipino vessels, using blinding lasers, and firing water cannons at vessels on supply missions to troops based on the carrying supplies to the grounded Philippine BRP Sierra Madre, which the Philippines maintains as its outpost in Ayungin Shoa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

DTI Reminds Businesses to Secure Permits for Promotions

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has emphasized the necessity for businesses to obtain permits before conducting promotions. DTI Assistant Secretary Amanda Nograles stated that such activities fall under the agency’s jurisdiction and require permits. Nograles warned that failing to secure a DTI permit for promotions could lead to penalties. DTI maintains a team […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Manila Archbishop: Washing of feet maintains faithful’s connection to Jesus

In his homily at the Manila Cathedral on the evening of Maundy Thursday, Advincula stressed the importance of the washing of the feet, not merely as a hygienic act but as a sign of one's relationship with Jesus......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

China maintains defence budget growth despite economic travails

Hong Kong, March 12 (ANI): At the 14th National People's Congress, China announced its defence budget for 2024 and interestingly maintained the growth rate of its military expenditure at precisely the same percentage as last year, as Chairman Xi Jinping continues to prioritize the People's Liberation Army (PLA) at the expense of other sectors of government funding. Indeed, according to figures released on the opening day.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Head-first slam on Pacio unintentional, Brooks maintains

Jarred Brooks underscored that he “did not intentionally do anything” after dropping his ONE FC strawweight MMA world championship to Filipino fighter Joshua Pacio due to disqualification......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

AREIT maintains dividend dominance

AREIT declared a Q4/23 dividend of P0.55, payable on March 20 to shareholders of record as of March 4......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 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

UK Labour’s foreign policy pitch maintains strong support for Ukraine

Labour's foreign policy chief David Lammy will reiterate Labour's desire for a new British-EU security pact.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

STATEMENT | Bulatlat reminds Philippine military of culpability in cyber-attacks and misinformation

Bulatlat maintains that these so-called “cyber security” efforts could mean online surveillance, distributed denial of service (DDOS) attacks, “fake news” and other forms of attacks aimed to suppress freedom of the press and of expression, as well as the people’s right to information. This issue was brought to the attention of the UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan who will hold her official country visit next week. The post STATEMENT | Bulatlat reminds Philippine military of culpability in cyber-attacks and misinformation appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Retail prices of building items increase at faster pace in April

Retail prices of construction materials in Metro Manila moved up at a faster rate in April from the previous month, with most commodity groups posting higher increases, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Saso fights back with 69; Pagdanganan falls

Yuka Saso charged back with a three-under 69 to advance but remained too far off the pace as Swede Madelene Sagstrom and American Rose Zhang delivered impressive rounds to pull away by four halfway through the Cognizant Founders Cup......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024