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Citi hikes Philippines inflation forecast
Global banking giant Citi raised its 2024 inflation forecast for the Philippines to 3.6 percent from 3.4 percent previously, following the faster-than-expected headline print in February......»»
16 Asian countries discuss employing technology to implement innovative initiatives for regulating labour markets
DUBAI, 11th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Ministers of labour and human resources from 16 Asian countries sending and receiving workers discussed leveraging advanced technology for innovative initiatives aimed at resolving labor disputes and expediting verdicts. They also aimed to strengthen wage protection systems and facilitate skill mobility among participating countries. The focus was on improving labor market regulation.....»»
Aparri, Cagayan heat index expected to hit 48°C
MANILA, Philippines — Aparri in Cagayan is expected to hit the highest heat index on Sunday at 48 degrees Celsius (°C), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Based on Pagasa’s forecast, Dagupan City in Pangasinan might also experience extreme heat at 47°C, followed by Virac in Catanduanes at 45°C. Apart.....»»
Looking through myopia: How blurry vision dims child’s bright future
An alarming 10% of kindergarten-aged children in the Philippines are already experiencing problems with their vision and some of them, approximately below 6 years old, already need eyeglasses, according to research conducted by the University of the Philippines’ National Institute of Health. This surge in the number of visually impaired children is relative to the.....»»
Shear line-induced disaster death in Davao Region climbs to 12
Summary: The Davao Region has witnessed a devastating toll with 12 reported casualties due to the ongoing shear line surge and localized thunderstorms, leading to widespread flooding in eastern sections of Mindanao. In Monkayo, 10 lives were lost during a prayer meeting, with one person still missing and a child hospitalized. Financial assistance and support are being provided to the affected families. In Davao City, two individuals were buried alive in separate incidents. The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has raised the alert status to closely monitor the situation. The state weather bureau forecasts continued adverse weather conditions in the coming days......»»
Global oil demand to grow by 1.9 million bpd in 2024
LONDON (Reuters) -Global oil demand will grow by 1.9 million barrels per day (bpd) this year, according to a prediction by energy research company Wood Mackenzie, a forecast close to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (OPEC) estimate for 2024. In remarks shared with delegates at a Wood Mac briefing on Wednesday during the.....»»
Rockwell 2023 income surpasses pre-pandemic level
Lopez-owned property developer Rockwell Land Corp. finished 2023 on a high note with earnings surpassing pre-pandemic level......»»
‘Project UNLOCKED’ empowers teens overcome fears post-pandemic
‘Project UNLOCKED’ empowers teens overcome fears post-pandemic.....»»
Historic 2023 OFW deployment moves Philippines labor migration forward from pandemic
Migrant worker-sending Philippines has moved forward from the COVID-19 pandemic by posting a 55-year high in the number of deployed overseas Filipino workers......»»
Group demands accounting of Cebu City COVID-19 funds
CEBU CITY, Philippines—A coalition is demanding transparency and accountability for the budget allocated for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic response here. The Freedom Debt Coalition composed of various cause-oriented groups in the city said there is a need to show the public a transparent liquidation of the P3.5 billion funds for the pandemic response since […].....»»
ACLEx holds first face-to-face MCLE in post-pandemic era
This was the first face-to-face lecture series conducted by the Supreme Court-accredited MCLE provider since the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
January 2024 Filipino tourist arrivals in Hong Kong breach pre-pandemic numbers
Filipino tourist arrivals in Hong Kong,China just surpassed the pre-pandemic numbers for the month of January......»»
Cablao tops Cepca’s 1st post-pandemic monthly event
Cablao tops Cepca’s 1st post-pandemic monthly event.....»»
Cebu Pacific passenger volume hovers near pre-pandemic high
Passenger traffic at Cebu Pacific has inched closer to its pre-pandemic high due to the resurgence of travel demand to mostly local destinations, the Gokongwei-owned budget airline said......»»
LRTA breaches pre-pandemic revenue level
The Light Rail Transit Authority reaped the benefits of economic reopening in 2023 as its revenue breached pre-pandemic levels......»»
Marcos to diplomats: Economy has recovered from pandemic
The Philippines has recovered from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and external conflicts, President Marcos said yesterday, as he called on members of the diplomatic community to work together to achieve peace and prosperity......»»
Prescriptions for ADHD drugs surged among young adults and women during the pandemic
Prescription rates for ADHD medications have skyrocketed during the coronavirus pandemic, causing a shortage of medications like Adderall in the U.S. A study published in.....»»
As global economy slows, Philippines bats for intensified financing solutions
The Philippines has called on multilateral financial institutions to step up support and financing solutions to developing nations as the global economy hits a critical point of further slowdown......»»
‘Black Panther’ TV series in development for Disney+
(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 28, 2018 actor Chadwick Boseman at the Los Angeles World Premiere of Marvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHER at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Disney is developing a “Black Panther” television series set in the fictional African kingdom of Wakanda as part of a massive new five-year content deal […].....»»
Capitol mulls putting ‘integrated south bus’ terminal in Talisay instead of at SRP
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Instead of at the South Road Properties (SRP), the new location of a new south bus terminal in Cebu might be in Talisay City. Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia on Wednesday, Mar. 27, said that they had received an unsolicited proposal of developing a brand new, south bus terminal. READ: Mayor Rama.....»»