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Democracy index: Philippines ranking goes down again

Still classified as a “flawed democracy,” the Philippines has scored and ranked lower in the 2023 Democracy Index released by London-based think tank The Economist Intelligence Unit on Thursday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

SPNEC added to MSCI Philippines index

Listed integrated solar developer SP New Energy Corp. is poised to be the only company to be added in the MSCI Philippines Small Cap Index for its upcoming rebalancing......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

SPNEC pumps on inclusion to MSCI Philippines Small Cap Index

SP New Energy gained more than 6% yesterday after news that it will be included in the MSCI Philippines Small Cap Index when it is rebalanced on February 29......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Philippines manufacturing output sustains growth in December 2023

MANILA, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- The performance of manufacturing production in the Philippines sustained its growth in December 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Wednesday. Based on the preliminary results of a monthly survey, the PSA said the year-on-year value of production index (VaPI) and the volume of production index (VoPI) increased by 2.6 percent and 2 percent in December, respectively......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Xinhua world economic news summary at 0830 GMT, Feb. 7

MANILA -- The performance of manufacturing production in the Philippines sustained its growth in December 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Wednesday. Based on the preliminary results of a monthly survey, the PSA said the year-on-year value of production index (VaPI) and the volume of production index (VoPI) increased by 2.6 percent and 2 percent in December, respectively. (Philippines-Manufac.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Palace on corruption index: Philippines in right direction

The slight improvement of the Philippines in the latest Corruption Perception Index of Transparency International shows that the country is headed in the right direction even as it serves as a continuing challenge to the Marcos administration to do better, Malacañang said on yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Philippines improves ranking in global passport index

The Philippines slightly improved in the annual passport index released by London-based consultancy firm Henley & Partners......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Is an Inflation Shock Imminent? The Daily Guardian Explores Wall Streets Concerns

Inflation Concerns Rise as Consumer-Price Index Falls Short of Expectations Inflation has been a hot topic of discussion recently, with hopes that the Federal Reserve.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Tubod in Surigao del Norte named most competitive municipality

Tubod, a municipality in Surigao del Norte, has been recognized as the most competitive among 315 5th-6th class municipalities during the Philippine Creative Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Congress held on September 28......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Tubod in Surigao del Norte named most competitive municipality

Tubod, a municipality in Surigao del Norte, has been recognized as the most competitive among 315 5th-6th class municipalities during the Philippine Creative Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Congress held on September 28......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Villar pushes extension, higher budget for RCEF

Sen. Cynthia Villar wants to double the annual guaranteed allocation for the rice competitiveness enhancement fund to P20 billion as she seeks to extend the fund by another six years or until 2030......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

President Marcos to Filipinos: Bring creativity to global stage

President Marcos called on creative industry stakeholders yesterday to collaborate with local and international partners to enhance the design community and improve global competitiveness of Philippine products and services......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

K-12 curriculum review every 3 years sought

Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar is pushing for legislation that will mandate the regular review of the K-12 Basic Education Curriculum to ensure the “employability and competitiveness” of its graduates......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

DOLE Unveils Program to Boost Businesses and Workers

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is rolling out the DOLE Adjustment Measures Program (DOLE-AMP) to boost enterprise and worker competitiveness. Labor Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma outlined the program’s guidelines in Department Order No. 241, Series of 2024, issued on February 1. DOLE-AMP aims to diminish the vulnerability of workers and enterprises to economic […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Daet heat index expected to hit 46°C — PAGASA

According to the bureau’s latest heat index bulletin, nine areas in the Philippines are under the “danger” classification which indicates temperatures ranging from 42°C to 51°C......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Pagasa: Heat index in Cebu to hit 37°C on Black Saturday

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Expect hotter temperatures on Black Saturday in Metro Cebu and the rest of the province, with the maximum heat index forecast reaching 37 degrees Celsius. This forecast has been issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Visayas Regional Services Division on Saturday, March 30. READ MORE: Sunny.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

PSEi surges with strong foreign buying ahead of Lunar New Year break

MANILA, Philippines —The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) rose on Thursday due to strong foreign buying ahead of the long weekend. By the end of trading, the PSEi went up by 0.29 percent (20.12 points) to reach 6,850.16, while the broader All Shares index rose by 0.21 percent (7.45 points) to 3,574.21. There will be.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 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

PAGASA: 36 areas under ‘dangerous’ heat index classification

In the latest heat index bulletin of PAGASA, it said that 36 areas in the country on Monday will be under the “danger” classification, with temperatures ranging from 42°C to 47°C......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024