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Number of jobless Filipinos eases in February
The number of unemployed Filipinos decreased in the second month of 2024, posting an unemployment rate of 3.5%, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported on Thursday......»»
Self-rated poverty dips, but hunger increases – poll
Although self-rated poverty slightly went down in the fourth quarter of 2023, a recent survey conducted by OCTA Research showed more Filipinos experiencing hunger......»»
BSP Governor Eyes Potential Rate Cut as Inflation Eases
In a recent interview, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. hinted at a potential rate cut later this year, signaling optimism amid the nation’s economic landscape. While cautious about the first semester, Remolona remains watchful, stating that the move could come “within the year.” The BSP, responding to escalating inflation, had hiked […].....»»
Mission impossible: Embracing the nuclear ‘explosion’
A nuclear “explosion” of sorts could be on the horizon for the Philippines – one which could ensure a sustainable, sufficient and clean source of electricity for future generations, or one which could put the country in a deep hole......»»
Charter change could bring back dictatorship, intensify rights abuses — survivor
For Medy De Jesus, 74, a martial law survivor and member of human rights group Hustisya, the impending charter change could bring back another dictatorship and more human rights violations. The post Charter change could bring back dictatorship, intensify rights abuses — survivor appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Charter change could worsen destructive mining impact
By DOMINIC GUTOMAN AND ZYSA MEI ELLORAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – For environmental defenders, the government’s push for charter change (cha-cha) could worsen the already dire impacts of destructive mining corporations on vulnerable communities. The Kalipunan ng Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas (Katribu) and Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP) held a protest in front of… The post Charter change could worsen destructive mining impact appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Where have all the nurses gone?
I could write about the country’s female tycoons who have grown their fathers’ businesses to dizzying heights, including Tessie Sy-Coson, Helen Yuchengco-Dee, Robina Gokongwei and Josephine Gotianun-Yap; or I could write about the Dumaliang sisters who staunchly defend that piece of paradise known as Masungi Georeserve; or I could write about our Filipina athletes waving the flag around the globe......»»
India s $1 pill could be key to curing cancer - report
Researchers at the TATA Institute have developed a medicine that could prevent the recurrence of cancer and reduce the side effects of treatment by 50% The TATA Institute in Mumbai has developed a pill that could prevent the recurrence of cancer and reduce the side effects of treatment by 50%, the Economic Tim.....»»
MAV suspension could lead to higher pork prices – importers
Meat importers have warned that pork prices could rise if the government would not immediately resolve the issues surrounding the minimum access volume (MAV) as import arrivals could be delayed......»»
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......»»
SMIC banks on areas outside NCR for growth
SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) of the Sy family is betting big on the countryside to support the group’s continued growth......»»
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. .....»»
NCR retail price growth steady in December – PSA
Retail prices of goods in Metro Ma- nila snapped a three-month downtrend as it maintained its pace of growth in December from the previous month, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»
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.....»»
NCR construction materials price growth eases in 2023
Retail price growth of construction materials in Metro Manila eased in 2023 from the previous year as all commodity groups posted slower increases, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»
President Marcos gets ‘good’ satisfaction rating, Vice President Sara ‘very good’
Satisfaction with President Marcos decreased over the past year, but remained “good” at the end of 2023, a survey conducted by Social Weather Stations found. .....»»
More Pinoys identify with Marcos than Duterte – poll
A majority of Filipinos identify themselves either as pro-Marcos administration or pro-Duterte family, with most of them saying they support the current President more than his predecessor, according to a survey on political preference conducted by the OCTA Research Group......»»
More Pinoys identify with Marcos than Duterte – poll
A majority of Filipinos identify themselves either as pro-Marcos administration or pro-Duterte family, with most of them saying they support the current President more than his predecessor, according to a survey on political preference conducted by the OCTA Research Group......»»
Growing local support for ICC doesn’t convince Marcos to change stance
Separate surveys conducted in December 2023 by polling firms Social Weather Stations and OCTA reveal an increasing trend in favor of the ICC probe.....»»
75% dissatisfied with government effort vs inflation – poll
Despite the easing inflation reported in recent months, three in every four Filipinos now say they are dissatisfied with the government’s efforts to control the rising cost of basic commodities, a recent survey conducted by the OCTA Research group showed......»»