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TURNING POINT: Too Poor Against Poverty

NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 06 March) – Poverty is unquestionably the key driver of human trafficking. Crime syndicates, including religious groups, use the poor to advance their interest. Traffickers exploit women and children from rural communities, conflict- and disaster-affected areas, and impoverished urban centers in sex trafficking, forced domestic work, forced begging, and other […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Morissette Amon cries foul over alleged poor performance at corporate event

Singer Morissette Amon broke her silence over an alleged poor performance at a corporate event. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Personal memories of Cory on her 91st birthday

My favorite stories are those times she focused on directly helping the poor. She saw the poor as individuals with different needs and not just as economic indicators or poverty rates. . . That was why we created the President’s Social Fund......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

DA: 30 percent of crops wasted due to poor logistics

Nearly a third or 30 percent of the country’s agricultural produce is wasted because of a poor logistics system, the Department of Agriculture said yesterday, as it cited the need to invest “heavily” in post-harvest facilities to reduce losses and lower commodity prices......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Philippines contributes $3 million to ADF

The Philippines is providing $3 million (P171 million) to the Asian Development Bank fund meant to help poor and vulnerable economies in Asia-Pacific......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Philippines unemployment rate drops to 3.5 pct in February

MANILA, April 11 (Xinhua) -- The unemployment rate in the Philippines decreased to 3.5 percent in February from 4.5 percent in January, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Thursday. PSA head Dennis Mapa said at a press conference that there were 1.8 million jobless Filipinos in February, lower than 2.15 million unemployed individuals in January. National Economic and Development Authority Se.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Philippines jobless rate increases to 4.5 pct in January

MANILA, March 8 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' unemployment rate increased to 4.5 percent in January from 3.1 percent in December last year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Friday. PSA head Dennis Mapa told a press conference that there were 2.15 million jobless Filipinos in January. "This was lower than the reported number of unemployed persons in January 2023 of 2.38 million," Mapa said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Philippines jobless rate increases to 4.5 pct in January

MANILA, March 8 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' unemployment rate increased to 4.5 percent in January from 3.1 percent in December last year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Friday. PSA head Dennis Mapa told a press conference that there were 2.15 million jobless Filipinos in January. "This was lower than the reported number of unemployed persons in January 2023 of 2.38 million," Mapa said......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

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. .....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Central Visayas cops told to take cover….against the sun

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Central Visayas cops specially those who are out on the streets are reminded to always protect themselves against the scorching heat. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, PRO-7 spokesperson told policemen to always keep themselves hydrated in order to be fit to work despite the hot weather. Ever since summer began,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

In what ways do your inadequacies reveal themselves?

In what ways do your inadequacies reveal themselves? How do you normally respond in those moments?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Año urges rebels to surrender, avail themselves of amnesty program

Año urges rebels to surrender, avail themselves of amnesty program.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Capital1 belles raring to prove themselves

Capital1 Solar Energy makes its initial foray in the Premier Volleyball League with a mix of young and veteran players out to prove themselves.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

P400-M cash, relief goods provided to calamity-affected families

THE Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has already provided around P400 million worth of financial and basic commodity assistance to the families affected by the recent trough of low-pressure area (LPA) and shear line......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Continue serving with care, compassion, PBBM tells DSWD

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of serving the public with care and compassion during the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) 73rd anniversary celebration. He commended the DSWD for its continuous efforts in providing aid to disaster victims and the disadvantaged sectors. President Marcos urged the DSWD to treat the poor and vulnerable with kindness and empathy, highlighting the agency's role in uplifting communities. He also noted the significant increase in the agency's budget, particularly for programs such as Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), senior pension, food catering operations, and the food stamps program. President Marcos emphasized that the DSWD's programs are designed to offer a hand up rather than a handout, aiming to empower individuals and families to improve their circumstances. He underscored the government's commitment to dignified giving and support for those in need, emphasizing the agency's role in providing assistance while promoting self-sufficiency......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Global Dominion continues to empower Filipinos to achieve their dreams

For over 20 years, Global Dominion Financing Inc. has been instrumental in providing Filipinos with the financial means to realize their dreams for themselves and their families......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Global Dominion continues to empower Filipinos to achieve their dreams

For over 20 years, Global Dominion Financing Inc. has been instrumental in providing Filipinos with the financial means to realize their dreams for themselves and their families......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Global Dominion continues to empower Filipinos to achieve their dreams

For over 20 years, Global Dominion Financing Inc. has been instrumental in providing Filipinos with the financial means to realize their dreams for themselves and their families......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024