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Crimes in Japan rise 17 pct in 2023
TOKYO, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The number of police-recognized criminal offenses in Japan in 2023 increased 17 percent from the previous year to 703,351, data showed Thursday. Among them, the number of serious crimes, including murder and sexual assault cases, climbed 29.8 percent to 12,372, and that of robberies rose 18.6 percent to 1,361, according to the National Police Agency (NPA). Meanwhile, sexual offen.....»»
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 GDP growth slows to 5.6 pct in 2023
© Provided by Xinhua MANILA, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine economy grew by 5.6 percent in 2023 after expanding by 5.6 percent in the fourth quarter, below the 6 to 7 percent target range for 2023 set by the government, the Philippine Statistics Authority.....»»
Philippines GDP growth slows to 5.6 pct in 2023
© Provided by Xinhua MANILA, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine economy grew by 5.6 percent in 2023 after expanding by 5.6 percent in the fourth quarter, below the 6 to 7 percent target range for 2023 set by the government, the Philippine Statistics Authority.....»»
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......»»
Philippines durian, avocado, mango exports rise in 2023
MANILA, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' durian, avocado, and mango exports rose by 4,000 percent, 316 percent, and 109 percent, respectively, in 2023, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture said Thursday. The country's department of agriculture said the Philippines last year exported 4,731 tons of fresh durian worth 1.89 billion pesos (33.44 million U.S. dollars), 3,045.6 metric tons of avocado valued a.....»»
Philippines durian, avocado, mango exports rise in 2023
MANILA, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' durian, avocado, and mango exports rose by 4,000 percent, 316 percent, and 109 percent, respectively, in 2023, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture said Thursday. The country's department of agriculture said the Philippines last year exported 4,731 tons of fresh durian worth 1.89 billion pesos (33.44 million U.S. dollars), 3,045.6 metric tons of avocado valued a.....»»
Security Bank sees 5.8 percent economic growth in Q4
Security Bank Corp. believes the Philippine economy grew by 5.8 percent in the fourth quarter last year, bringing the full-year gross domestic product growth to 5.6 percent in 2023......»»
Banks’ NPL ratio eases to 3.41 percent in November
The share of soured loans to the banking sector’s total loan book slipped to 3.41 percent in November 2023 after rising to a five-month high of 3.44 percent a month earlier, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
Nest Workspaces down Xchange for 2nd straight win in Shaabaa
Nest Workspaces down Xchange for 2nd straight win in Shaabaa.....»»
Facebook shuts down accounts involved in selling babies
Social media platform Facebook has shut down 12 accounts found involved in peddling babies in the guise of adoption, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian said yesterday......»»
AgriNurture Q1 net loss: P28-M (down 1381%)
AgriNurture reported a Q1/24 net loss attributable of P27.8 million, down 1381% from its Q1/23 net income attributable of P2.2 million, and up 83% from its Q4/23 net loss of attributable of P161.6 million......»»
DoF Secretary: Rates to come down maybe 150 bps in the next two years
Department of Finance Secretary Ralph Recto (link) said that he doesn’t “expect interest rates to go any higher”, and that “they will start to go down, maybe 150 bps in the next two years”......»»
Capitol OKs cutting down Poro’s trees but…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Despite calls from concerned residents and a parish church, the Cebu Provincial Government has given the go-signal to cut down trees that stood in the way for its road widening project in Poro, Camotes Island. However, instead of the initially estimated 700 trees, the provincial government and the assigned contractor have.....»»
Cordova cracks down on karaoke noise with new ordinance
Cordova cracks down on karaoke noise with new ordinance.....»»
17 biz firms closed down for operating without permits
17 biz firms closed down for operating without permits.....»»
PNP shuts down online gun transactions
The Philippine National Police has shut down gun-related online transactions due to a data breach attempt in the system of the Firearms and Explosives Office......»»
Peso slide pulls down market
The peso’s slide pulled down share prices yesterday following a strong opening at the start of the week......»»
COL Financial Q1 profit: P116-M (down 27%)
COL Financial reported a Q1 net income of P116 million, down 26.6% from its Q1/23 net income of P158 million......»»
3rd LD Writethru: Philippine Senate President Zubiri steps down, Escudero sworn in
MANILA, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Philippine Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri Monday confirmed that he is stepping down. Francis Escudero was sworn in as the new chief of the legislative body. Senator Juan Edgardo Angara told reporters that 15 out of 24 senators voted to oust Zubiri from the post. "My heart is broken," Zubiri said in a speech at the plenary session. "Today I offer my resignation as Senate pre.....»»