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PSA Cup: Scribes essay 1st win; Solar Boys stay unscathed
The Smart Sports Scribes barged into the win column while the Capital1 Solar Boys remained unblemished through two games in the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Cup on Tuesday, February 27, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium......»»
Smart Sports Scribes fall short vs Smileys in PSA Cup thriller
AJ Bolando scored 19 points and Julio Sampedro added 18, but those weren’t enough as the Smart Sports Scribes came up short against the Say Chiz Smileys in a thrilling 66-64 contest in the opening of the 2024 Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Cup......»»
Sports scribes take to the basketball court as PSA Cup returns
The Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Cup regular season formally opens shop on Tuesday, February 20, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium with four teams vying for glory in the annual basketball tournament that is finally making its return this year......»»
PSA joins first and biggest Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair in Naval, Biliran
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) led by Undersecretary Claire Dennis S. Mapa joined in the first and biggest delivery of government services tagged “Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair” held in Biliran Province on 26-27 August 2023......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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 […].....»»
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.....»»
PSA to announce Q4 GDP figure today at 10 a.m.
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) will announce its data on the Q4 GDP number at 10 a.m. this morning......»»
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......»»
Best, finest feted in PSA Awards Night
The cream of the crop of Philippine sports in 2023 will be feted in a celebration like no other with the staging of the 2023 edition of the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Annual Awards Night today at the grand ballroom of the Diamond Hotel......»»
Obiena tops honor roll in PSA rites
EJ Obiena will be honored not just twice but thrice during the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Awards Night on Monday......»»
PSA turns over 2022 CBMS data to the municipality of Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
PSA RSSO 8 Regional Director Wilma A. Perante cited in her Opening Message that it is the first DTC among the different LGUs in the region which implemented 2022 CBMS......»»
Fajardo, Bolden share limelight in PSA Awards
Two great individuals who excelled in their respective fields will be a big part of the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Awards Night at the Diamond Hotel......»»
53% drop in Davao City’s road accidents: DCPO-TEU
The Davao City Police Office-Traffic Enforcement Unit (DCPO-TEU) has reported a significant 53% decrease in road accidents during the first 16 days of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Deputy Chief Pcpt. Raymundo B. Bacera Jr. revealed these statistics during the ISpeak media forum, citing 213 recorded incidents in 2023, compared to only 102 in 2024. He noted a reduction in the number of vehicles involved, from 120 to 51. Human error was identified as the primary cause of accidents, accounting for 97% of cases, while vehicle defects and road defects contributed to 2% and 1% of incidents, respectively. Private vehicles were involved in 40% of the accidents, with common human errors including texting/calling while driving, overtaking, and speeding. The peak hours for accidents were identified as between 2 pm to 4 pm. Despite the implementation of the New Speed Limit Ordinance, which came into effect on January 11, 2024, Dionisio Abude, head of the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), emphasized that the ordinance cannot guarantee the absence of road incidents, highlighting the critical role of driver behavior and driving habits. Since the ordinance's enforcement, CTTMO and DCPO-TEU have issued citations to 730 violators, with private vehicles constituting 49% of the total, followed by motorcycles, taxis, trucks, public utility jeepneys, buses, and public utility vans......»»
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu inaugurates 22 new branches of HPSCB; launches two new schemes
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 6 (ANI): Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu virtually inaugurated 22 new branches of the Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank (HPSCB) on Wednesday. According to an official release from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), "CM Sukhu launched two new schemes, the 'One-Time Resolution Scheme' and a Loan Scheme for developing high-density apple orchards."The Chief Minister also la.....»»
Buhing Kalbaryo 2024 draws 5,000 crowd in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Around 5,000 people participated in this year’s Buhing Kalbaryo play on the streets of Cebu City on Good Friday, March 29, 2024, according to Police Major Kenneth Albotra of Guadalupe Police Station. The reenactment of the Passion of Christ began at at the grounds of San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish Church.....»»
DOJ charges 2 alleged NPA financiers with terrorism financing
According to the DOJ, the case stemmed after reports that Dumlao and Tolentino possessed firearms and ammunition without a clear source of income or apparent purpose......»»
Consider alliances with Netherlands, Norway, DFA urged
The Department of Foreign Affairs should consider alliances with non-defense allies like Norway, the Netherlands and other countries for maritime exploration, research and development amid conflict with China over the West Philippines Sea (WPS), Sen. Francis Tolentino said yesterday......»»