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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......»»
DBP eyes pact with CL state firms, LGUs
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines is actively engaging several state corporations based in Central Luzon in a bid to expand its services to priority clientele especially those outside of its traditional market and city centers, a top official said......»»
Three-leg Indigenous Peoples Games set
The Philippine Sports Commission will hold three regional legs of the Indigenous Peoples Games this year beginning with the Luzon leg in Salcedo, Ilocos Sur on April 19 and 20......»»
‘Extreme danger heat index seen in May’
The cities of Puerto Princesa in Luzon and Cotabato in Mindanao sizzled with a heat index of 42 degrees Celsius on Saturday, according to state meteorologists......»»
Red Bull Half Court Returns with 3-on-3 Streetball, Seeking Top Talent for Thrilling New York City World Finals!
Red Bull Half Court returns for another year, calling out to the best ballers for the ultimate 3-on-3 streetball showdown. This time the competition is set to be even more intense, as players from Luzon to Mindanao battle it out in the regional qualifiers in Manila, Cebu, and Davao to determine who will secure a […].....»»
AyalaLand Logistics to begin construction on 3 cold storages this year
AyalaLand Logistics said that it will begin construction on three cold storages in 2024, with one facility in Luzon and the other two in VisMin......»»
Cleanfuel opens new Batangas station
Cleanfuel has expanded its presence in South Luzon with the opening of a new retail station targeted to address the fuel requirements of the growing commercial business of Batangas City......»»
2 politiko minasaker mga puno
Nag-tandem ang dalawang politiko sa Luzon para ipaputol ang mga matatandang puno na sagabal umano sa multi-milyong pisong proyekto sa kanilang lugar. The post 2 politiko minasaker mga puno first appeared on Abante......»»
Quakes jolt Luzon, Mindanao areas
Earthquakes of magnitudes 4, 4.5 and 5 jolted areas in Tarlac, Bukidnon and Surigao del Sur, respectively, yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»
CLLEx right-of-way row resolved; project to resume Q2 — Zambales guv
The Central Luzon Link Expressway, which has faced long delays due to right-of-way claims, got a new lease in life after a dialogue between project officials and landowners affected by the project resolved problems besetting the government project......»»
Media groups laud gov t action to Pampanga demolition harassment
Members of the Central Luzon Media Association and the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP)-Pampanga commended the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) for its "swift action" following an incident against journalists during a demolition......»»
Ecija onion farmers get storage facilities
The Department of Agriculture has turned over two onion cold storage facilities to the DA-Central Luzon office in Nueva Ecija......»»
SMC starts works on Pangasinan tollway
Food-to-infrastructure conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has started the civil works for the Pangasinan Link Expressway (PLEX), laying the bedrock for a P34-billion project that would improve travel and tourism in Northern Luzon......»»
Philippines, US air forces back together for Cope Thunder
The Philippine Air Force and the US Pacific Air Force are set to embark on joint exercises – involving their advanced fighter jets – from April 8 to 19 for this year’s iteration of Cope Thunder, an annual air defense and offense training event to be held in Luzon......»»
The 12th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards Diversify to Spotlight the Country’s Growing Investment Destinations
The 2024 edition of the PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards is set to present the highest marks of excellence to real estate enterprises and design leaders across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The 12th Annual PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards, presented by Kohler and supported by Boysen Paints and Dongpeng Ceramic, will be celebrated Friday, 6 September 2024 […].....»»
MMDA enforcer probed for extortion
A Metropolitan Manila Development Authority traffic enforcer is under investigation for allegedly extorting P15,000 from a motorist along Luzon Avenue in Quezon City on March 15......»»
Amihan, easterlies to dampen parts of Philippines
State weather bureau PAGASA reported that the northeast monsoon or amihan will affect Northern and Central Luzon while the easterlies will prevail over the rest of the archipelago on Wednesday......»»
Walang bagyo, pero asahan pa rin ang ulan sa ilang bahagi ng bansa –PAGASA
TATLONG weather systems ang nagdudulot ng pag-ulan sa malaking bahagi ng ating bansa. Ito ang Amihan, Easterlies at Shear line, Ayon sa Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). “Unang-una diyan ang Northeast Monsoon o Amihan na siyang nakakaapekto po dito sa bahagi ng Northern Luzon. Ang ikalawa ay ‘yung Easterlies o mainit na.....»»
NLEX Candaba 3rd viaduct 50% complete
The construction of the third viaduct along the North Luzon Expressway in Candaba, Pampanga is now 50 percent complete, the NLEX Corp. announced yesterday......»»
New Subic ‘royalty fee’ will make goods costlier
A newcomer is imposing 55- or 65-percent “royalty” on long-time locators at Subic Bay Freeport. This will push up prices of grains, fertilizers and other imports in Luzon’s second busiest harbor......»»