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OCD welcomes partnership with Canada on disaster risk reduction
The Office of Civil Defense and officials of the Canadian embassy held a dialogue on areas of cooperation, focusing on OCD’s priority programs in civil defense and disaster risk reduction and management on Dec. 21, 2023, at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City......»»
Defense, disaster reduction efforts highlight OCD s Canadian partnership
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the Embassy of Canada officials held a dialogue on areas of cooperation, focusing on the former’s priority programs in civil defense and disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM)......»»
MUP pensions, Maharlika Fund pose risks to PH economy, says new study
Dr. Margarita Debuque-Gonzales, a former senior research fellow of government think-tank PIDS, says the Filipino people ‘should be the ones to monitor the Maharlika Fund because this is your fund’.....»»
Grievance system in 4Ps needs improvement – PIDS
The government needs to enhance the capability of staff in handling complaints and concerns of beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, as well as improve data management for better implementation of the conditional cash transfer program, according to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies......»»
PIDS: Pinoy workers lack ‘soft skills’ for digital age
Filipino workforce lack soft skills like adaptability, problem-solving and collaboration needed to adapt to emerging technologies, which could have consequences on the country’s competitiveness and ability to innovate, according to a new study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies......»»
PIDS: LGUs losing P10 billion from single power outage
Local governments are estimated to suffer over P10 billion worth of losses from a single electricity supply interruption, affecting the delivery of public services, according to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies......»»
Philippines to grow at faster pace this year – PIDS
Despite global economic challenges, the Philippine economy is expected to expand at a faster pace this year than in 2023, according to state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies......»»
Rockwell 2023 income surpasses pre-pandemic level
Lopez-owned property developer Rockwell Land Corp. finished 2023 on a high note with earnings surpassing pre-pandemic level......»»
‘Project UNLOCKED’ empowers teens overcome fears post-pandemic
‘Project UNLOCKED’ empowers teens overcome fears post-pandemic.....»»
Historic 2023 OFW deployment moves Philippines labor migration forward from pandemic
Migrant worker-sending Philippines has moved forward from the COVID-19 pandemic by posting a 55-year high in the number of deployed overseas Filipino workers......»»
Group demands accounting of Cebu City COVID-19 funds
CEBU CITY, Philippines—A coalition is demanding transparency and accountability for the budget allocated for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic response here. The Freedom Debt Coalition composed of various cause-oriented groups in the city said there is a need to show the public a transparent liquidation of the P3.5 billion funds for the pandemic response since […].....»»
ACLEx holds first face-to-face MCLE in post-pandemic era
This was the first face-to-face lecture series conducted by the Supreme Court-accredited MCLE provider since the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
January 2024 Filipino tourist arrivals in Hong Kong breach pre-pandemic numbers
Filipino tourist arrivals in Hong Kong,China just surpassed the pre-pandemic numbers for the month of January......»»
Cablao tops Cepca’s 1st post-pandemic monthly event
Cablao tops Cepca’s 1st post-pandemic monthly event.....»»
Cebu Pacific passenger volume hovers near pre-pandemic high
Passenger traffic at Cebu Pacific has inched closer to its pre-pandemic high due to the resurgence of travel demand to mostly local destinations, the Gokongwei-owned budget airline said......»»
LRTA breaches pre-pandemic revenue level
The Light Rail Transit Authority reaped the benefits of economic reopening in 2023 as its revenue breached pre-pandemic levels......»»
Marcos to diplomats: Economy has recovered from pandemic
The Philippines has recovered from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and external conflicts, President Marcos said yesterday, as he called on members of the diplomatic community to work together to achieve peace and prosperity......»»
Prescriptions for ADHD drugs surged among young adults and women during the pandemic
Prescription rates for ADHD medications have skyrocketed during the coronavirus pandemic, causing a shortage of medications like Adderall in the U.S. A study published in.....»»
How Entrepreneurship Helps in Escaping Generational Poverty
Generational poverty is a tough chain to break. The lack of opportunities to improve one’s state of life is one of the main reasons why breaking this chain remains a challenge. However, diving into entrepreneurship can help break this curse and flip fate in a person’s favor. But how does being an entrepreneur help pave […].....»»
Breaking the cycle of poverty with entrepreneurship
In my recent chat with former presidential spokesman, writer and businessman Ernie Abella, he asked me an interesting question: Can entrepreneurship boost the Philippine economy?.....»»