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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......»»
Sanchez keys Davao Occidental squeaker in PSL President s Cup
Justin Sanchez delivered the game-winning basket right before the buzzer sounded to carry Davao Occidental to a thrilling 75-73 squeaker past the hard-fighting Bulacan JT Taipans......»»
Pilipinas Super League: Quezon repels RCP; JT Taipan, AO win
Quezon turned back a game RCP Shawarma Shack side, 66-57, to move up in a share of fourth spot with Caloocan in the PSL President’s Cup at the Filoil-EcoOil Centre......»»
Helterbrand, Canalenta flash vintage forms as Biñan edges Nueva Ecija
Jayjay Helterbrand and KG Canaleta turned back the hands of time and put on a show in front of the local folks as they steered Biñan to a thrilling 96-90 win over previously unbeaten Nueva Ecija in a titanic battle in the PSL President’s Cup......»»
Pilipinas Super League: Novaliches, SGA-St. Benilde pull off stunners
Defense became the weapon of choice of both Novaliches and SGA-St. Benilde, which brought down their respective rivals in similar fashion in the PSL President’s Cup......»»
Pilipinas Super League: Biñan routs AO Jikiri Indanan
Biñan wrapped up the week by winning its second home game in the PSL President’s Cup by walloping AO Jikiri Indanan, 85-56, to gain a share of the lead once again with Nueva Ecija......»»
Caloocan thwarts Strong Group in Pilipinas Super League
The veterans of Caloocan exploded in the second half and played with a sense of pride in turning back their younger rivals from Strong Group Athletics-St. Benilde, 71-57, in the PSL President’s Cup......»»
Biñan, Nueva Ecija stay perfect in Pilipinas Super League
Biñan and Nueva Ecija remained unstoppable forces in the PSL President Cup, beating their respective rivals with ease. But Quezon stole the thunder when it pulled off an exciting win over upstart Strong Group-College of St. Benilde......»»
PSL hits home
The Pilipinas Super League is gaining momentum, winning more and more fans now that it has found a regular venue......»»
PSC s Bachmann, Torres to take the podium at PSA Forum
Top Philippine sports officials will grace the special session of the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum on Tuesday, June 4, at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex......»»
How it all began
He’s a courtside fixture at nearly every PBA game and during warmups before a game, players walk towards him, take his hand and put it on their foreheads as a gesture of respect and nod their heads in appreciation for what he does for them. Danny Espiritu, 76, is the consummate sports agent and for 35 years, has been the model in representing players as their adviser in negotiating contracts, setting career paths, growing investments and even, helping out in family affairs......»»
PiVOT hosts gathering of clinical research players
Lopez-led PiVOT, the Philippines’ leading local contract research organization, celebrated recently its fifth anniversary by gathering in one venue in Manila key players shaping the future of clinical research in the country......»»
Thinking out of box
In this sequel to last Sunday’s column, coach Norman Black reveals that SBP’s ultimate goal in its nationwide grassroots program is to develop players who could graduate to become competitive pros and national players......»»
One more for Gilas pool
Gilas coach Tim Cone has added two players to the Gilas pool from which to choose who will suit up for the country in the coming international competitions starting with the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Latvia on July 2-7. Cone initially named 12 to the pool but later decided to expand the list to 14 to cover for injuries or other reasons that may make some players unavailable......»»
Ex-Bosconian players thrilled to join Cebu Football Club
CEBU CITY, Philippines —The Don Bosco Technical College (DBTC) Greywolves will be well-represented in the Cebu Football Club’s roster as three of its alumni players suited up for the club in the Philippines Football League (PFL). They’re none other than Kamil Jaser Amirul, Erich Rafael Orale, and Glen Thomas Ramos, who became known by many.....»»
Villarreal Football Academy opens in Philippines
Villarreal Philippines Academy will provide unrivalled opportunities for football players all over the Philippines by working hand in hand with Villarreal CF to implement the Yellows’ innovative methodology for the development of its players and coaches......»»