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Group lauds government action on nurse shortage

Various public-private programs of the government have addressed the shortage of nurses in the country, according to the Private Sector Advisory Council-Healthcare Sector Group, calling it a “quick win” for the government......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

PSAC backs government efforts in local talent retention

The jobs sector of the Private Sector Advisory Council expressed support for President Marcos’ efforts aimed at bolstering local talent retention, enhancing vocational training and streamlining business processes in the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

PSAC affirms commitment to public-private collaboration

The Private Sector Advisory Council is ramping up efforts to foster economic growth and poverty reduction through collaboration between governments and the private sector......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Philippine agricultural sector grows 1.2 pct in 2023

MANILA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine agriculture sector grew by 1.2 percent in 2023, driven by higher poultry and livestock production, increased fruit harvest and record rice output, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday. "Agriculture has contributed positively to the growth of the economy last year. But certainly, we could do more," Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Philippine agricultural sector grows 1.2 pct in 2023

MANILA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine agriculture sector grew by 1.2 percent in 2023, driven by higher poultry and livestock production, increased fruit harvest and record rice output, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday. "Agriculture has contributed positively to the growth of the economy last year. But certainly, we could do more," Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Policies to address ecological impact of RE urged

A group of international and Philippine-based think tanks and civil society organizations is calling for stronger collaboration across the renewable energy sector to integrate policies and practices that will allow the sector to respond responsibly to its ecological and social impacts......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

RTWPB-XI to conduct public hearing on minimum wage adjustment for private sector, domestic workers

RTWPB-XI to conduct public hearing on minimum wage adjustment for private sector, domestic workers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

DOE eyes AI use in power sector

The Department of Energy is looking at the use of artificial intelligence to help bolster the power sector’s capabilities in resolving and preventing problems such as power plant outages......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Top Industries for New Investors: A Beginner’s Handbook

Starting your investment journey is thrilling yet challenging. To guide you, focus on your goals, risk tolerance, and market trends. Success starts with picking the right industries. Explore these three beginner-friendly options for a solid start. 1. Technology Sector The tech sector, with companies like Apple and Amazon, offers growth potential. Spread your bets to […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

German foreign minister grateful for Philippine health workers

Germany is grateful to Filipinos, especially in the health sector, for their important work in strengthening Germany’s health sector, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Smart backs Paris-bound Philippines athletes

Smart Communications, Inc. has signed a partnership agreement with the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) to strengthen the telco’s support for the Philippine delegation to the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

PLDT rings in P9.8 B profit in Q1, up by 9%

PLDT, the country’s largest telco, is adjusting well to the shrinking market for broadband products and spiraling cost of goods and services as it generated earnings of almost P10 billion in the first quarter of the year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

PLDT cited among world’s best procurement teams

The country’s largest integrated telco, PLDT, is among the global organizations recognized at the prestigious World Procurement Awards 2024, for having achieved procurement excellence......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Dangerous move

The Court of Appeals may have cleared the way for a telecommunications company operating in the Philippines and partly owned by a Chinese state-owned enterprise to secure radio telecom frequency that can be used to enhance China’s espionage and surveillance capabilities and endanger the Filipinos’ constitutional right to privacy, according to local telco Now Telecom......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

PLDT completes P2 billion investment in Radius

PLDT Inc. has placed a P2 billion investment in a unit of a sister company, marking another expansion for the telco leader working on solidifying its industry dominance......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Dito na si Marian at Dingdong

Entertainment power couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera just turned up the heat at Dito Telecommunity by becoming their latest endorsers under the third telco player’s campaign “Dito sa puso ko.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

PLDT, Smart ramp up cloud initiatives

Telco giant PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. are bolstering their cloud initiatives with the establishment of the cloud center of excellence......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Telco licensing needs to be reformed – study

The government has to revamp the licensing system for connectivity providers as an initial step to bringing down the cost of internet as well as improving accessibility and reliability, according to a study......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

3rd telco to offer free WiFi at NAIA

A third telecommunications company will offer free WiFi at all the terminals at Ninoy Aquino International Airport to boost the connectivity of the passengers, Manila International Airport Authority spokesman Chris Bendijo said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Globe gets P5 billion from sale of towers

Telco-to-tech provider Globe Telecom Inc. raised almost P5 billion from the sale of towers in the first quarter, providing it with some of the capital needed to upgrade services and pay debts......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024