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Economic Cha-cha to boost FDI – BSP

Amending the restrictive economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution will likely attract more foreign investments in the country and stimulate economic growth, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Itzy to return to Philippines in August for Born to Be 2024 tour

K-pop group Itzy announced that they are making a stop in the Philippines for their "Born to Be" tour. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Philippines jobless rate drops to decades-low in December 2023

MANILA, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- The unemployment rate in the Philippines decreased to 3.1 percent in December 2023, the lowest since 2005, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Wednesday. "The full-year unemployment rate for 2023 was 4.3 percent compared to 5.4 percent in 2022," PSA head Dennis Mapa said at a press conference. Mapa said about 1.60 million were jobless in December last year. "This w.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Philippines inflation rate slows to 2.8 pct in January

MANILA, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Year-on-year inflation in the Philippines further eased to 2.8 percent in January from 3.9 percent in December 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. PSA head Dennis Mapa told a press conference that the January inflation rate is the lowest since the 2.3 percent inflation rate was recorded in October 2020. In January 2023, inflation rate was 8.7 percent.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications and produce northern lights in US

Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications and produce northern lights in US.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

After Chocolate Hills, another grass fire hits Bohol

After Chocolate Hills, another grass fire hits Bohol.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

WATCH: Jinky Vidal opens National Heritage Month with OPM hits

At her tour's recent stop in Hard Rock Cafe Manila, Jinky performed classic hits, including Original Pilipino Music (OPM)......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Philippines swelters in scorching heat as mercury hits record high in Manila

Philippines swelters in scorching heat as mercury hits record high in Manila Arab News.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

So hot you can t breathe - Extreme heat hits the Philippines

'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines The Japan Times.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

Globe hits SIMs engaged in spam and scam SMS

Globe hits SIMs engaged in spam and scam SMS.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Cebu hits record high heat index of 39°C

Cebu hits record high heat index of 39°C.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Dawn fire hits 4 houses in Cebu City; 1 more razed in Argao town

Dawn fire hits 4 houses in Cebu City; 1 more razed in Argao town.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Water shortage ‘severely’ hits barangays in 3 cities

Water shortage ‘severely’ hits barangays in 3 cities.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Fire hits three-hectare land in Argao

Fire hits three-hectare land in Argao.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: Huge fire hits two sitios in Looc, Mandaue City

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Huge fire hits two sitios in Looc, Mandaue City A fire broke out in two sitios in Barangay Looc, Mandaue City on Tuesday noon, March 12, 2024. The fire hit.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Fire hits school building in upland Cebu City barangay

Fire hits school building in upland Cebu City barangay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

PH Inflation Sees Huge Dip in January 2024 Now at 2.8%

The country’s headline inflation has taken a significant dip, currently standing at 2.8%, according to the latest report from the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) released on February 6, 2024. According to PSA, this marks the lowest rate recorded since October 2020, showing a considerable drop from December 2023’s 3.9 percent and a noteworthy decrease from […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsFeb 7th, 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

China Bank Savings profit hits record high in 2023

The thrift banking arm of Sy-led China Banking Corp. booked a record high net income of P1.85 billion in 2023 amid the continued expansion in customer base and loans......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

EastWest Bank profit hits P6.1 billion

Gotianun-led EastWest Banking Corp. saw its net income jump by 32 percent to P6.1 billion in 2023 from P4.6 billion in 2022 on the back of double-digit growth in loan portfolio and stable funding sources......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024