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Philippines lodges strong protest with China over water cannon attack in disputed South China Sea

Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): In the wake of accusation by the Philippines that the Chinese Coast Guard wounded three of its soldiers during a water cannon attack in the disputed South China Sea, Manila on Monday summoned Beijing's envoy to lodge its strong protest, Al Jazeera reported. The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs, in a statement said that Manila conveyed its "strong protest against the aggressiv.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

DM Wenceslao posts strong 2023 results

Integrated property developer D.M.Wenceslao and Associates Inc. expects sustained growth this year after capping off 2023 with strong financial performance......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

PFDA commits to increased dividend payments to Treasury

Department of Agriculture’s Philippine Fisheries Development Authority announced in a statement that it would remit 75% of its dividend payouts coming from the prior 50% after Finance Secretary Ralph Recto requested the government firm to increase its remittances to the government. .....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

4th OFW reported injured in Taiwan earthquake

There are now four overseas Filipino workers reported hurt in the 7.2 magnitude quake that hit Taiwan Wednesday, the Department of Migrant Workers said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Jon Lucas napasabak sa showbiz para mapauwi sa Pinas ang inang OFW

PARANG eksena sa mga teleserye at pelikula ang ilang bahagi ng buhay noon ng Kapuso hunk actor na si Jon Lucas. Kuwento ng kontrabida ni Ruru Madrid sa Kapuso primetime series na “Black Rider“, dala rin ng pangangailangan ng pamilya kaya nagdesisyon siyang mag-artista. Ayon sa dating member ng Hashtag, wala naman daw talaga siyang.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

OFW aspirants told: Engage with licensed recruitment agencies only

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The regional director of the Department of Migrant Workers in Central Visayas (DMW-7) warned aspiring Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to engage with only legitimate and licensed recruitment agencies. Lawyer Karl Arriola, DMW-7 director, told CDN Digital that even if he was a lawyer, he still subscribed to the doctors’ advice: Prevention.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Hontiveros: Quiboloy must answer for alleged extortion of OFWs

Reynita Fernandez, an OFW based in Singapore, said that she and other migrant workers were pressured and harassed into giving 90% of their salaries to Quiboloy......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Anne Curtis nag-ala Taylor Swift sa bday prod, mga OFW ‘umuwi’

PASABOG ang selebrasyon ng nag-iisang dyosa na si Anne Curtis matapos siyang mag-ala Taylor Swift sa kanyang birthday prod sa “It’s Showtime“. Matapos ang kanyang selebrasyon sa Australia kasama ang pamilya at kaibigan kung saan nanood sila ng “The Eras Tour”, umuwi sa Pilipinas ang aktres at dinala sa Kapamilya noontime program ang kanyang naging.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Brother of slain OFW Jullebee Ranara says Kuwaiti law too lenient on killer

The appellate court in Kuwait upholds the 16-year prison sentence for the teenager who killed Ranara, a Filipino domestic worker.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Rebelasyon ni Ruby Ruiz: ‘Echosera din itong si Nicole Kidman!’

SIGURADONG magiging proud ang lahat ng OFW mula sa iba’t ibang panig ng mundo dahil sa international Filipina actress na si Ruby Ruiz. Yan ay dahil sa ipinakita niyang performance sa Prime Video limited series na “Expats” na pinagbibidahan ng Hollywood superstar na si Nicole Kidman. Nakachikahan ng BANDERA si Ruby sa pa-presscon na ibinigay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

As Jokowi nears end of term, Mary Jane Veloso ages in detention

An OFW rights group says the Philippine government should work harder toward Mary Jane Veloso's freedom in the context of fighting human trafficking in Southeast Asia.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

The Strong Will Prevail

By: MR. TAGULIPDAN Many are expected to be fortunate in the upcoming Year of the Wood Dragon. This includes yours truly, wishing for a fruitful and blessed new year. According to our insider, as we enter 2024, the floodgates for the 2025 elections will open, especially in April and May, due to the early filing […] The post The Strong Will Prevail appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»

Category: newsSource:  bicolperyodikoRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Philippines to lead growth in ASEAN+3

The Philippines is expected to post the fastest economic growth in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Plus 3 this year and the next, according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Digital banks post significant deposit, loan growth in 2023

The digital banking sector has recorded a significant growth in total deposits and loans in 2023 compared to a year ago, as consumers looked for more accessible and user-friendly financial services......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

UBS sees 2-digit credit growth for Philippines banks

Banks operating in the Philippines are expected to post a double-digit credit growth this year on the back of robust economic expansion, according to banking giant UBS......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

PLDT guns for share of PVL lead, tests winless Strong Group

PLDT aims to reclaim a share of the lead with Choco Mucho as the former tackles Strong Group Athletics Tuesday in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024