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There are more singles than married couples in Central Visayas but…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Did you know that there are more singles compared to married people in Central Visayas? In fact, there are more singles in the entire Philippines, based on the 2020 census, and Central Visayas, one of the most populous regions in the country, is no exception. State statisticians identified approximately 6.4 million.....»»
More Pinoys eye new loans this year
Eight in every 10 Filipinos saw more accessible credit options last year, with more than 50 percent of them eyeing to take new loans this year......»»
Government urged to lift ecozone ban in Metro Manila
The government may consider lifting the moratorium on the establishment of economic zones based in Metro Manila in order to spur more economic activity and growth for the entire country, a local official said......»»
Recto sees ‘realistic’ 6-6.5 percent growth for Philippines
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is looking at a “more realistic” economic growth of at least six to 6.5 percent for this year, with medium-term economic expansion likely to be tempered as well......»»
Quick rollout of PPPs to boost economic growth
The rollout of more infrastructure projects that involve the private sector is expected to prop up economic growth with the government likely to make up for its lagged spending last year, according to banking giant UBS......»»
Creation of more Bangsamoro economic zones welcomed
Business groups and local executives support the planned setting up by the Bangsamoro government of additional economic zones in the autonomous region and in its 63 barangays in Cotabato province in Region 12......»»
First rate cut likely 25 basis points - The Manila Times
MONETARY authorities will cut key interest rates by 25 basis points (bps) once inflation settles around the midpoint of the target range, the chief of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. "Right now, if we ease, it will just be 25 basis points. But we'll see," central bank Governor Eli Remolona Jr. told reporters on Monday. "Anything more than 25 [bps], it's like there's a recession alrea.....»»
Rising Korean-Indie band wave to earth holds eargasmic Philippines show
South Korean indie band wave to earth rippled through the hearts of their Filipino fans with more than just a straight-out-of-a-Spotify playlist experience during their “The First Era” world tour on March 11 at the New Frontier Theater......»»
Ryan Gosling is more than ‘Kenough’ with Oscars performance
If the voting for the Best Original Song at the recent Academy Awards had been done after Ryan Gosling’s performance, I am sure that I’m Just Ken from the “Barbie” movie soundtrack would have won the Oscar hands down......»»
Flawed legacy in Bongbong’s Germany visit
The visit to Germany of Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the scion of the notorious Marcos family, signifies more than just a routine diplomatic visit. It encapsulates a convergence of historical legacies and contemporary challenges......»»
FUJIFILM Expands Presence in Cebu
Fujifilm Philippines Inc. (FFPH) and Fujifilm Business Innovation Philippines Corp. (FUJIFILM BI PH) announced their move to a new, expansive office in the heart of Cebu City. The relocation to Mercedes Benz Tower, Mindanao Ave Cebu Business Park, is more than just a change of address—it’s a strategic leap forward, reinforcing Fujifilm’s dedication to innovation […].....»»
2024 NFL mock drafts: Projections for every first round pick
The NFL Scouting Combine is just around the corner, with more than 300 college football players gearing up to showcase their skills to NFL teams......»»
More than just ‘Death Five’: San Miguel flaunts depth to zero in on finals return
San Miguel repeats over Ginebra as it moves on the cusp of returning to the PBA Commissioner's Cup finals for the first time since 2019.....»»
Rama takes leave, now in Singapore
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is currently in Singapore, just more than a month since he returned from Australia last Dec. 16. The mayor disclosed this through Cebu City’s media arm, Sugboanon Channel’s ‘Ingna’ng Mayor’, on Thursday, Jan. 25. However, Rama did not disclose when he would come back to Cebu.....»»
Catriona Gray marks 5th year as NCCA Ambassador; Arts Month 2024 activities released
Catriona Gray renewed her message about National Arts Month as more than just a love letter to the Philippines......»»
A Call for a Just Transition to Modern Jeepneys
We, the Philippine Misereor Partnership, Inc. (PMPI), a social development and advocacy network of more than 250 church faith-based groups, non-governmental organizations, and people's organizations in the Philippines, stand in solidarity with the jeepney drivers and operators who are facing the threat of losing their livelihood due to the jeepney modernization program. We support their.....»»
An efficient maritime transport system is key to sustainable economic growth
As an archipelago composed of more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines carries the characteristic of heavily relying on the maritime transport system to move people and goods......»»
Iloilo lost P3.7B during 3-day power outage
ILOILO CITY — Iloilo incurred more than P3.7 billion in economic losses during last week’s three-day power outage on the islands of Panay and Guimaras and parts of Negros. Mario Nillos, head of the Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO), said the province’s three electric cooperatives collectively lost over 3,351.86 megawatts of electricity from Jan......»»
NFA hikes local palay procurement
State-run National Food Authority purchased over 2,000 metric tons of palay or unmilled rice in March, more than triple than what it bought in February, but remained below its procurement target......»»
Unity needed more than ever
Interesting facts about Lithuania, one of the three Baltic states in Europe, with a population of only around 2.8 million, even smaller than Quezon City’s over 3 million people......»»