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January 2024 Jobs Report: 353,000 Jobs Added, Unemployment at 3.7%
Title: Job Market Surges in January, Wages Soar and Unemployment Holds Steady Subtitle: Increased Hiring Boosts Economy, Potential Impact on Federal Reserve’s Monetary Policy Byline:.....»»
DMW closes travel agency over fake overseas jobs
A travel agency was padlocked by the Department of Migrant Workers yesterday for allegedly offering fictitious overseas jobs to Filipino workers......»»
Despite low wages, Pandi-based ‘maninipit’ mothers try to augment family income
Assembling clothespins is among the many jobs women do in the occupied houses in Pandi, Bulacan. The mothers mentioned other low-income jobs like garlic peeling, rug making and notebook sewing. The post Despite low wages, Pandi-based ‘maninipit’ mothers try to augment family income appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
P3.85 million given to NZ-based OFWs – DMW
The government has so far provided P3.85 million in financial assistance to overseas Filipino workers in who lost their jobs in New Zealand after the closure of a construction company, a Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) official said yesterday......»»
Top 10 e-commerce sites in the Philippines 2019 - ASEAN UP
With a dynamic economy and a large population proficient with digital technologies, the Philippines is a fast-growing market for e-commerce in Southeast Asia. Several websites and digital applications are already fighting for market share, with global, regional and national players. The growing connectivity of the Philippines, rapidly overcoming the countrys infrastructure difficulties, enable more and Continue reading &q.....»»
Doctors accepting gifts from drug firms may lose license – DOH
MANILA, Philippines — Doctors who have been proven to accept gifts from pharmaceutical companies in exchange for prescribing certain products may face suspension or revocation of their licenses, an official from the Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday. According to DOH Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo, the DOH is investigating allegations of the scheme and.....»»
Philippines, EU resume free trade agreement talks
MANILA, March 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines and the European Union (EU) resumed negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday, the Philippines' Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced Tuesday. "Strengthening economic engagement with the EU remains a priority for the Philippines," said Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual, adding that the Philippines aims for an ambitious, b.....»»
Open ocean salmon farm a win for the economy
The final approval of New Zealand King Salmon's Blue Endeavour open ocean aquaculture project is a significant step for New Zealand's aquaculture, and a win for the economy, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. "Blue Endeavour will be the first open ocean aquaculture salmon farm in New Zealand. It's going to provide more jobs for the Marlborough region and benefit our economy b.....»»
Five ways gigabit internet can future-proof your home
In the age where home devices and technologies are becoming more advanced, we’re always on the lookout for new ways to make our homes smarter than ever......»»
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......»»
BOI gives green lane to P150 billion telco project
The Board of Investments has approved a P150 billion Malaysian telecommunications infrastructure project for green lane processing, noting its role in introducing new technologies in the country......»»
BSP onboards 1st nonbank electronic money issuer
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) achieved a significant milestone by welcoming OmniPay, Inc. as the first nonbank electronic money issuer (EMI) participant in its Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) payment system, PhilPaSSplus. This move aligns with the National Payment Systems Act and signifies a more inclusive national payment system, allowing nonbank financial institutions to conduct efficient and low-risk funds transfers directly through the central bank. Assistant Governor Mary Anne P. Lim emphasized the BSP's commitment to safeguarding the entire Peso RTGS payment system amidst global trends of diversified participation. With 236 institutions, including various banks and nonbank entities, utilizing PhilPaSSplus for large value transactions and retail payment clearing, the BSP's initiative reflects a broader trend of central banks facilitating direct access for nonbank entities to settlement services. This development comes as international standard-setting bodies work on access guidelines to manage risks in evolving payment systems with new players and financial technologies......»»
EU-Philippines Partnership Conference puts spotlight on digitalization
The International Trade Centre, in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry and the European Union delegation to the Philippines, recently held the EU-Philippines Partnership Conference as part of the DTI’s prestigious Philippines National Exporters’ Week......»»
PCSO losing P.5 million a day due to canceled lotto tickets
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) reported on Thursday that the agency is losing approximately half a million daily due to canceled lotto tickets. During the hearing of the Senate committee on ways and means led by Senator Raffy Tulfo, Philippine Online Lotto Agents Association President Evelyn Javier said that agents have.....»»
Israel offers to help Philippines boost farm productivity
Israel has offered to help the Department of Agriculture improve local farmers’ productivity through the adoption of modern technologies......»»
FEO seeks to revoke Quiboloy’s gun licenses
Fugitive pastor Apollo Quiboloy may lose his guns after the Firearms and Explosives Office recommended the revocation of his licenses to own and possess firearms......»»
‘Cagayan town peanut production declining’
Enrile town in this province may lose its title as the peanut capital of the country amid the decline in production......»»
Gov’t readies new discount guidelines for seniors, PWDs
The national government is crafting new guidelines to expand the monthly discount cap on grocery items and prime commodities for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs). Cherryl Carbonell, officer in charge of the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Consumer Policy and Advocacy Bureau, said on Saturday what they have now was an initial.....»»
Losses to Philippine agriculture due to El Nino reach 31 mln USD
MANILA, March 20 (Xinhua) -- The El Nino dry spell and ensuring drought have caused over 1.75 billion pesos (roughly 31 million U.S. dollars) in damage to Philippine agriculture, a senior government official said Wednesday. This year's losses due to El Nino are still low compared to 2009 when the damage to agriculture reached 17 billion pesos (302 million dollars), Presidential Communications Office Assistant Se.....»»
PH OKs revised Asean free trade pacts with ANZ, Hong Kong
MANILA — The Philippines, a founding member of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), has agreed to amend two important free trade agreements to benefit investors, traders, and exporters. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Thursday that it signed the Second Protocol to Amend the Agreement Establishing the Asean-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade.....»»