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Philippines total external trade drops by 5.4 pct in November

MANILA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' total external trade in goods declined by 5.4 percent in November 2023 to 16.95 billion U.S. dollars from 17.92 billion dollars in November 2022, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Wednesday. Of the total external trade in November 2023, 63.8 percent were imported goods, while the remaining were exported goods, the PSA said. The PSA said the balance.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Women’s PBA 3×3 set for return

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine women’s basketball scene will get a shot in the arm with the return of the Women’s Philippine Basketball Association (WPBA) 3×3. The WPBA 3×3 comes back after a seven-year absence with six teams including two Gilas squads, in an Invitational tournament set on January 22. “We will include the women’s eliminations in the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Unlikely heroes take charge as Ginebra, NorthPort down Phoenix, Meralco

Birthday boy Ralph Cu waxes hot from beyond the arc to lift Barangay Ginebra past Phoenix, while JM Calma delivers the goods for NorthPort against Meralco.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Meralco rates up in March billing

Energy utility provider Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has increased electricity rates this March by P0.0229 per kilowatt-hour, marking the third increase this year. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

‘Unselfish’ Meralco nails maiden win in Philippine Cup

Meralco banks on a balanced attack of six players scoring in double figures as it overcomes Rain or Shine in overtime.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Singil sa kuryente magtataas ngayong Pebrero, ayon sa Meralco

TATAAS nanaman ang singil sa kuryente ngayong Pebrero! Ayon sa power distributor na Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), asahan na madaragdagan ng P0.5738 kada kilowatt-hour (kWh) ang binabayarang kuryente. Ang ibig sabihin niyan, ang overall electricity rate ay papatak ng P11.9168 kada kWh ngayong buwan. Ang residential customers na kumukunsumo ng 200kWh kada buwan ay may.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Meralco taps fresh import

Only one game is left in Meralco’s schedule before ending its EASL season against the Seoul SK Knights at the Jamsil Students Gymnasium tomorrow night and even as the Bolts are out of contention for a Final Four slot, coach Luigi Trillo brought in a new import 6-9 Alioune Tew to team with 6-7 Shonn Miller for the last stand......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

MVP Group dominates 20th Philippine Quill Awards

It was a triumphant night for the MVP Group of Companies, encompassing leading entities such as Light Rail Manila Corp., Manila Electric Co., Maynilad Water Services Inc., PLDT, Smart Communications Inc., Makati Medical Center, Maya, Metro Pacific Dumaguete Water Services Inc., Metro Pacific Tollways South Management Corp., Metro Pacific Investments Corp., Meralco – One Meralco Foundation and Metro Pacific Investments Foundation, as its member companies secured a staggering total of 87 awards at the 20th Philippine Quill Awards, organized by the International Association of Business Communicators......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

ANUNSYO: Ilang lugar sa Maynila magba-‘brownout’ sa Feb. 3, ayon sa Meralco

NAGLABAS ng abiso ang Manila Electric Company o Meralco, lalong-lalo na para sa kanilang customer sa Manila. Magkakaroon kasi ng scheduled power interruption o brownout sa ilang lugar sa Sabado, February 3. Ayon sa electric company, dahil ito sa isasagawa nilang maintenance activities katulad ng pole replacement at pagkabit ng lightning protection devices sa M......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Select McDonald’s branches are getting greener with Meralco

Meralco equipped select McDonald's branches with solar rooftop panels, solar lamp posts, and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations among others.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Powering a greener future together: Meralco partners with McDonald’s on sustainability efforts

Meralco, the largest power distributor equipped with expertise in green initiatives, joined forces with McDonald’s to power the implementation of eco-friendly practices within its restaurant operations......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Rizal, Bulacan, Laguna, Q.C. makararanas ng ‘brownout’ sa Jan. 21-24 –Meralco

ABISO para sa mga customer ng Manila Electric Company (Meralco)! Pansamantalang makararanas ng brownout ang ilang lugar sa Rizal, Bulacan, Laguna, at Quezon City simula January 21 hanggang 24. Ayon sa electric company, ang scheduled power interruptions ay dahil sa gagawin nilang maintenance works. Narito ang kumpletong listahan ng mga petsa at lugar na maaapektuhan:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Power rates slightly inch up in January — Meralco

Meralco said that it will have a slight increase in power rates by P0.0846 per kiloWatt-hour (kWh) which brings the overall rate for a household to P11.3430 per kWh this month......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Meralco units join forces for sustainability initiatives

Manila Electric Co. local retail electricity supplier MPower and social development arm One Meralco Foundation have joined forces for programs that seek to build a sustainable future for the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Bey wants to ‘run it back’ with Magnolia

Despite failing to secure a PBA championship for the Hotshots, Magnolia import Tyler Bey is open to return to the league......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Meralco powers up profit by 37 percent in 2023

Manila Electric Co., the country’s biggest power utility, said its core earnings went up by 37 percent to P37.1 billion last year, powered by contributions from its power generation and retail electricity businesses, as well as the continued increase in energy sold by its distribution utility business......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Fuel Masters, Kings return to action

Ginebra vs Rain or Shine On deck and raring to make their runs in PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup are two semifinalists from the PBA Commissioner’s Cup – Phoenix Super LPG and Barangay Ginebra......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

TNT s Erram not rushing return for next PBA conference

TNT big man Poy Erram bared that he does not expect to immediately play in the upcoming PBA Philippine Cup......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

PBA: James Yap still undecided on retirement

MANILA, Philippines—Rain or Shine swingman James Yap is at a crossroads with regard to his basketball future. Yap, who signed a one-conference deal to return with Rain or Shine in the offseason last September, said he has “not yet” decided on a potential retirement following the Elasto Painters’ exit in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals on Friday. The.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024