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Higher consumption seen to drive GDP growth faster
The Philippine economy is expected to grow at a faster pace this year with the record-high employment and lower inflation likely to support consumption spending, according to First Metro Investment Corp. (FMIC) and University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) Capital Markets Research......»»
Faster, cheaper internet eyed
Faster, cheaper internet eyed.....»»
Factory gate prices rise faster in December
Producer prices went up at a slightly faster pace in December from the previous month, driven largely by the manufacture of computer and electronic products......»»
Economy to expand at faster pace in 2024
The Philippine economy is expected to grow at a faster pace this year than in 2023 despite headwinds, but the growth will be below the government’s target, according to First Metro Investment Corp.......»»
200 jobseekers hired at SM job fair
Nearly 200 jobseekers were hired on the spot yesterday by various companies during an employment event organized by the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Jobs Committee, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the Quezon City government and SM City North EDSA......»»
PM s Prizes for Space to showcase sector s talent
The Government is recognising the innovative and rising talent in New Zealand's growing space sector, with the Prime Minister and Space Minister Judith Collins announcing the new Prime Minister's Prizes for Space today."New Zealand has a growing reputation as a high-value partner for space missions and research. I am excited to announce these prizes which will help foster talent, which plays an important role in.....»»
Lawmaker proposes gradual 3-year wage hike for private workers
A lawmaker on Wednesday proposed gradually increasing the minimum daily wage for private sector workers by P100 over three years. Manila Rep. Joel Chua believes this approach would be manageable for businesses still recovering from the pandemic. He emphasized the importance of balancing the interests of workers and businesses while implementing the wage hike. A.....»»
Government announces agriculture delegations to better support Primary sector
The coalition Government has announced ministerial delegations to support key areas across the Primary sector to deliver for New Zealand's food and fibre sector, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced today."I will be supported in my roles as Minister of Agriculture, Trade, Forestry and Hunting and Fishing, by three Associate Agriculture Ministers, Nicola Grigg (National), Andrew Hoggard (ACT), and Mark Patt.....»»
Teachers to start revised K-10 curriculum training this week
The Department of Education will start training teachers this week for the rollout of the revised K-10 “Matatag” curriculum in the coming school year......»»
PSAC backs government efforts in local talent retention
The jobs sector of the Private Sector Advisory Council expressed support for President Marcos’ efforts aimed at bolstering local talent retention, enhancing vocational training and streamlining business processes in the Philippines......»»
Loans to agriculture sector ‘quadrupled’ in 2023
The banking sector’s loan disbursements to the agriculture sector quadrupled last year after the government widened the number of projects considered as compliant with the 25 percent requirement, a member of the central bank’s Monetary Board said......»»
Private sector collaborates with government for climate action
The private sector has expressed its commitment and readiness to fund sustainability projects to support the country’s climate goals......»»
Lapu-Lapu City signs agreement with private firm for socialized housing project
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu —The Lapu-Lapu City Government has entered into an agreement with a private firm for a socialized housing project in Barangay Calawisan that is scheduled to be realized this year. On Thursday, April 4, Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan and Johndorf Ventures Corporation President/CEO Richard Lim formally signed a Deed of Donation for the.....»»
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......»»
5 Bayan Muna volunteers investigating drought held up in Quezon province
Bayan Muna Southern Tagalog is in the area to conduct an investigation on the effects of the El Niño drought in peasant communities in Quezon. According to the group, the drought is affecting farming communities all over the country, particularly rice farmers. The post 5 Bayan Muna volunteers investigating drought held up in Quezon province appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»
Anti-rabies
A personnel of the City Veterinarian’s Office in Davao City injects an anti-rabies vaccine into a dog in Barangay Vicente Hizon on Tuesday (27 February 2024). MindaNews photo.....»»
Intensified catch-up vaccination set to prevent Pertussis
THE Davao City Health Office announced on Thursday, April 4, that it is laying the groundwork, in partnership with barangays and stakeholders, for a periodic intensification of routine immunization for Pertussis and other vaccine preventable diseases in the last week of April......»»
Sex offender: Man nabbed for showing private parts to minor girls
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 39-year-old sex offender was arrested after he was allegedly seen playing with his private parts in front of two minors in Purok Seaside Tapon, Barangay Tinaan, City of Naga on Sunday afternoon, January 28, 2024. The suspect, whose identity Cebu Daily News Digital is withholding, was a resident of Sitio.....»»
DOLE-Davao exec calls on Congress to carefully study uniform daily wage hike bill
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 11 March) – The legislative push for a nationwide P100 to P400 daily increase for minimum wage earners in the private sector “must be compatible with the socio-economic conditions and purchasing power of each region,” an official from the Department of Labor and Employment – Davao Region (DOLE-Davao) said. “If Congress […].....»»