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Training program on effective board audit committee
With the Securities and Exchange Commission’s mandatory requirement for companies’ board of directors to practice good corporate governance comes the importance of having a functioning audit committee headed by a member of the board. This is one of the reasons why corporations are now focused on strengthening the effectiveness of their audit committees......»»
New Board Members for UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons Announced
Vienna, 2024: The latest board of trustees of the UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons (UNVTF) has been established. The board is now constituted of:The five anti-human trafficking experts, representing the five UN Regional Groups, were appointed by the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to provide strategic guidance to the Trust Fund over th.....»»
PRSP 2024-2025 Board of Trustees takes oath of office in Malacanang
Officers and members of the Board of Trustees of the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), 2024-2025, were formally sworn into office in an official oath-taking ceremony held recently in Malacanang Palace. The new PRSP board members took their oath of office before Hon. Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil, Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). This […].....»»
MCWD eyes additional Board members from other LGUs
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The MCWD might include more members on its Board of Directors coming from other LGUs being served by the agency. The new members would represent the other highly-urbanized cities, including five municipalities under Cebu Province. In a press statement on Jan. 24, the MCWD board members said that they are ‘considering.....»»
San Miguel board approves P20-B bond issuance
San Miguel disclosed that its board of directors has approved a P20 billion issuance of fixed-rate Peso-denominated bonds......»»
Capitation rate for PhilHealth s Konsulta package raised; new screening services added
The board of directors of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. approved on Wednesday an increase in the capitation rate for its outpatient benefits package called Konsulta, along with the inclusion of more screening services......»»
BSP governor says February rate cut not likely
In statements made to the press, BSP Governor Eli Remolona said that due to the “numbers we are seeing” a rate cut “is not likely (on) February 15”, which is the next scheduled meeting date for the BSP’s Monetary Board......»»
Employment Increased to 96% in the April 2024 Labor Force Survey, PSA
The country’s employment rate increased to 96% in April this year according to the Philippines Statistics Authority’s (PSA) latest report on June 6, 2024. This is higher compared to both April 2023 and January 2024 with a rate of 95.5%. In April of this year, the labor force participation rate (LFPR) was 64.1%, which is […].....»»
Philippine inflation rate slightly rises to 3.9 pct in May
MANILA, June 5 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' inflation rate rose up to 3.9 percent in May from 3.8 percent in April, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Wednesday. The May inflation rate brings the national average in the first five months to 3.5 percent. In a news conference, PSA chief Dennis Mapa said the uptick in overall inflation in May was primarily influenced by the higher year-on-year.....»»
Philippine inflation rate slightly rises to 3.9 pct in May
MANILA, June 5 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' inflation rate rose up to 3.9 percent in May from 3.8 percent in April, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Wednesday. The May inflation rate brings the national average in the first five months to 3.5 percent. In a news conference, PSA chief Dennis Mapa said the uptick in overall inflation in May was primarily influenced by the higher year-on-year.....»»
NLEX toll rate tataas sa June 4
Muling tataas ang toll rate sa North Luzon Expressway simula sa June 4, 2024. The post NLEX toll rate tataas sa June 4 first appeared on Abante......»»
Eastern Visayas posts 5.1 percent unemployment rate in July 2023
Eastern Visayas’ unemployment rate peaked at 5.1 percent in July 2023, higher by 0.9 percentage point than the 4.2 percent unemployment rate in April 2023......»»
Cebu’s inflation rate rose in Feb compared to January
CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES – Cebu’s inflation rate rose slightly in February compared to lJanuary as prices have gone up in most parts of the province including the tri-cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue. This was after the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Cebu Province announced the current inflation rate of Cebu including the Highly Urbanized Cities.....»»
BSP keeps policy rate at 6.5%
In the MB’s first policy rate meeting in 2024, the MB held steady at a 6.5% benchmark interest rate as the country’s inflation risks continued to lean on the upside. .....»»
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.....»»
Consumers express mixed reactions on slight power rate increase
Consumers of Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. have expressed mixed reactions to a slight increase in the overall power rate starting January 2024. The increase is attributed to higher market prices affecting the generation rate. Noriza Mabanding, a virtual assistant, noted the impact on her energy usage and the need to schedule appliance usage to save energy. Jenalyn Manguiob, a small business owner, expressed dissatisfaction with the increase's effect on her business but acknowledged the global market's influence and the importance of conserving energy. The increase amounts to P0.0774 per kWh, resulting in a minor increase in electricity bills for residential customers......»»
LWUA has not taken over Oro water district
The Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) has not taken over the Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD), contrary to earlier reports, according to Dr. Gerry Cano, a member of the local board. In a letter to MindaNews dated May 22 but received via email on May 23, Cano said the board and general manager of […].....»»
COBI welcomes water district’s offer to negotiate
The Cagayan de Oro Bulk Water Inc. has welcomed the recent announcement of Cagayan de Oro Water District to negotiate to settle its unpaid obligations and water rate dispute......»»
Oil price hike set on June’s first Tuesday
Oil firms will implement a price hike in pump products on the first week of June......»»
NLEX toll hike okayed
NLEX toll hike okayed.....»»