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Fajardo, Bolden share limelight in PSA Awards
Two great individuals who excelled in their respective fields will be a big part of the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night at the Diamond Hotel......»»
Unemployed Filipinos down to 1.6 million in December 2023 — PSA
National Statistician and PSA chief Claire Dennis Mapa reported that the number of unemployed persons ages 15 and above declined to 1.6 million in December 2023, down from 1.83 million in November 2023......»»
Obiena tops honor roll in PSA rites
EJ Obiena will be honored not just twice but thrice during the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Awards Night on Monday......»»
Axelum to expand global reach
With the entry of Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. as a strategic investor, Axelum Resources Corp. is now looking to embark on a strategic program that includes expanding its global reach and product portfolio to anchor long-term growth......»»
PH Economy Remains Optimistic Amid Global Slowdown
The country is one of the fastest growing economies in East Asia and the Pacific according to the World Bank, foreseeing robust growth despite global economic slowdown. In the latest World Bank Global Economic Outlook report released on Tuesday, the Philippines is expected to maintain its economic growth rate in 2024 at 5.8%, slightly higher […].....»»
British chamber remains optimistic on UK-Philippines trade growth
With the total trade in goods and services reaching an all-time high of £3.0 billion, BCCP Executive Director/Trustee Chris Nelson expressed optimism on the positive growth trajectory of the UK and the Philippines’ bilateral trade......»»
SM conglomerate optimistic on growth prospects for 2024
Conglomerate SM Investments Corp. of the Sy family is cautiously optimistic for 2024, but remains committed to stay on growth mode after solid contributions from its core businesses and higher earnings contribution from portfolio investments, which lifted earnings by a quarter to P77 billion in 2023......»»
MMDA: E-vehicle ban on nat l NCR roads to take effect on April 15
Electronic vehicles will be officially prohibited on national roads of the National Capital Region starting April 15, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said on Monday. .....»»
A new NCR
I have noticed in my 70 years of living in the Philippines that our government hardly plans ahead to provide for potential catastrophic situations that scientists have warned about. Bahala na. Anyway, Filipinos are a resilient people… survivors......»»
MMDA, DoTr umalma sa ‘World’s Worst Traffic’ list, duda na no. 1 ang NCR
MATAGAL nang problema sa ating bansa, lalong-lalo na sa Metro Manila ang matinding traffic. Pero sa kabila niyan, patuloy pa rin ang paghahanap ng solusyon ng ating gobyerno upang tuluyan nang maresolba ang tumitinding sitwasyon. Sa isang press conference, tiniyak ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) ang pagpapatupad ng necessary traffic management interventions kasunod ng.....»»
Philippine government retains 6.5 to 7.5 pct GDP growth target for 2024
MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Friday expressed optimism that the Philippine government will achieve a gross domestic product growth of 6.5 percent to 7.5 percent in 2024. "This growth will be supported by low and manageable inflation, a labor force with access to more and better jobs, a stronger fiscal position in the form of a lower.....»»
Philippine government retains 6.5 to 7.5 pct GDP growth target for 2024
MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Friday expressed optimism that the Philippine government will achieve a gross domestic product growth of 6.5 percent to 7.5 percent in 2024. "This growth will be supported by low and manageable inflation, a labor force with access to more and better jobs, a stronger fiscal position in the form of a lower.....»»
Double-digit growth in bank lending seen this year
The Philippine banking sector is expected to book double-digit growth in loan disbursements this year on the back of robust economic growth, according to BMI Country Risk & Industry Research......»»
NEDA Optimistic on Economic Growth in the PH for 2024
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan expressed optimism about the country’s economic growth for 2024. According to Balicasan, major development organizations like the IMF, ADB, and the World Bank expect the country to have an economic growth rate of at least 6%. The IMF projects a growth rate of 6.2%, the ADB […].....»»
ADB cuts Philippines growth outlook to 6% in 2024
The Asian Development Bank has trimmed its growth forecast for the Philippines for this year, citing risks posed by extreme weather events that can drive up inflation and the slower growth in advanced economies......»»
Philippines posts 5.6% GDP growth in 2023, misses gov t target
The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.6% in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, falling short of the government target, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Wednesday......»»
Remains of 2 Filipino seafarers still in cargo vessel — Cacdac
MANILA, Philippines — The remains of the two Filipino seafarers who died from the missile strike in the Gulf of Aden were left in the ill-fated carrier vessel True Confidence, Migrant Workers Officer-in-Charge Hans Leo Cacdac said on Friday. Cacdac, in a radio interview, said True Confidence caught fire after the deadly Houthi missile strike. “Yung labi.....»»
Belga steps up for Rain or Shine with 1st career triple-double
With injuries to rookie big men Keith Datu and Luis Villegas, Beau Belga continues to be the anchor in the middle for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the PBA Philippine Cup......»»
BSP unlikely to cut rates in 1st half
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is unlikely to cut key policy rates within the first half of the year as it deems it necessary to keep monetary policy settings sufficiently tight in the near term to better anchor inflation expectations and mitigate second-round effects......»»
Senate remains watchful on movement of PI
SENATOR Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian revealed that the Senate remains on guard on the movement of the People’s Initiative (PI) after the Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced that it has indefinitely suspended the acceptance of signature sheets in connection with PI......»»