Philippines upper middle-income status seen to boost insurance penetration
Higher insurance penetration hinges on the country’s ability to reach upper middle-income status as Filipinos’ disposable income remains limited amid the high cost of basic goods and services......»»
Philippines, IRRI ink MOU to boost rice output
MANILA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to help boost rice production in the Philippines. The DA said the five-year MOU seeks to boost the country's rice industry through sustainable practices that enhance yield, reduce production costs, minimize post-harvest.....»»
Roque: Xi, Duterte agreed to keep West Philippines Sea status quo
The Philippines under former president Rodrigo Duterte had a “gentleman’s agreement” with China to keep the status quo in the West Philippine Sea, a former Cabinet official said yesterday, as fresh tensions surround the WPS due to recent incursions by Beijing that targeted a Filipino resupply mission and a research team......»»
US State Secretary Blinken begins Middle East tour, marks his first stop in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], March 21 (ANI): US State Secretary Antony Blinken who began his Middle East tour arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, marking his first stop on this trip to discuss efforts to reach an "immediate ceasefire agreement" between Israel and Hamas, The New York Times reported. Blinken's visit to Jeddah came as US President Joe Biden's administration was hoping it could convince Saudi Arabia to establish.....»»
Lonelyville, USA: Three factors that make middle-aged adults in America more likely to be lonely
Middle-aged Americans are facing a loneliness epidemic compared to their European counterparts, a new report suggests. The study, published in the journal American Psychologist, analyzed.....»»
NAIA 4th worst in Asia, Middle East for business travel
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport has been named as the fourth worst gateway in Asia and the Middle East by business class travelers, trailing its Southeast Asian counterparts that were adjudged as some of the best in the continent......»»
“Ing Kamumulan, Libutad at Ing Kawakasan” (The Beginning, The Middle and The End)
“Ing Kamumulan, Libutad at Ing Kawakasan” (The Beginning, The Middle and The End).....»»
The Struggle of the Middle Class in Upholding Society’s Burdens
The Struggle of the Middle Class in Upholding Society’s Burdens.....»»
April inflation seen breaching 4 percent target
Inflation likely picked up and breached the four percent upper target for the first time in five months in April, which will prompt the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to keep its hawkish stance, a poll of economists showed......»»
Avida Land brings 3D street art to South Park
Avida Land, the upper mid-income residential brand of property giant Ayala Land, has transformed South Park District, a 6.6-hectare township in Muntinlupa, into a vibrant community following the unveiling last Feb. 3 of an interactive canvas with 3D paintings......»»
Semirara Q1 profit: P6.5-B (down 28%)
Semirara Mining and Power posted a Q1 net income of P6.5 billion, down 27.6% y/y from its Q1/23 net income of P9.0 billion, and up 23% q/q from its Q4/23 net income of P5.3 billion......»»
Megaworld Hits Record Financial Performance in 2023, Income up 26% to P19.4 Billion
Megaworld Corporation, the country’s premier township developer, achieved a landmark milestone in its financial performance for the year 2023 as its full-year net income surged by 26% to P19.4 billion. Its consolidated revenues, on the other hand, rose by 17% to P69.7 billion. Net income attributable to the parent company’s shareholders also jumped by 29% […].....»»
DMCI posts FY23 net income of P24.7-B (down 21%)
DMCI posted an FY23 consolidated net income of P24.7 billion, which was 21% lower than its FY22 net income of P31.2 billion......»»
Atlas Consolidated posts FY23 net income of P1.1-B (down 65%)
Atlas Consolidated, a gold and copper mining company, posted an FY23 net income of P1.1 billion, which was 65% lower from its FY22 net income of P3.2 billion......»»
Semirara FY23 net income down 30% to P27.9-B
Semirara Mining and Power posted an FY23 net income of P27.9 billion and a Q4 net income of P5.3 billion......»»
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......»»
Sun Life reigns as top insurance company for 13th year in a row
This milestone comes on the heels of Sun Life’s 129th anniversary, making it the first and longest-standing life insurance company in the Philippines......»»
Charter Day, Prayer Rally: Cebu City police on full alert
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) is now on full alert status for the Charter Day celebration and Anti-Charter Change Prayer Rally this weekend, February 24-25, 2024. Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette Rafter, CCPO spokesperson, relayed that the full alert status has been enforced starting Friday morning, February 23. According to Rafter,.....»»
GSIS non-life insurance premiums hit P3 billion in Q1
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) hiked its collection of non-life insurance premiums to P3 billion in the first quarter as more agencies move to secure their assets from eventualities......»»
BDO Life clients can now access their insurance policies online
BDO Life clients can now access their insurance policies online.....»»
DOTr chief wants ‘status quo’ amid CPA City Hall dispute
DOTr chief wants ‘status quo’ amid CPA City Hall dispute.....»»