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Power rates expected to rise because of El Niño

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 17 January)—Expect possible increasing power rates throughout the year amid the anticipated El Niño phenomenon in the country, an official from the Department of Energy (DOE)-Mindanao said. Engr. Darwin P. Galang, DOE-Mindanao senior science research specialist, said the anticipated increasing power rates can be possibly El Niño-related, with 26 percent of […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Remittances up by 2.6% in March — BSP

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas attributed the increase in personal remittances to the inputs of land-based workers with work contracts of one year or more and sea- and land-based workers with work contracts of less than one year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

I feel like a criminal for quitting- nurses in the US fight stay or pay agreements - US healthcare

Filipino nurses for Ohio-based company say they have been forced to pay thousands in fees after signing training contracts Filipino nurses are calling for the USs top labor watchdog to review controversial stay or pay training repayment agreement provisions that have left them facing lawsuits and thousands of dollars in fees after they quit their jobs. Training repayment agreement provisions (Trap) are contracts employers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Training on ICC model for international sales contracts

The Center for Global Best Practices will host an in-person training on the International Chamber of Commerce model for international sales and contracts, its relevant rules, standards and practices, on April 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong City......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

P146 billion airport contracts set for signing this year

The Department of Transportation will sign this year more than P146 billion worth of contracts for the privatization of four airports, freeing up fiscal space for the government and building up the public-private partnership landscape......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Training program on construction law and contracts

The Center for Global Best Practices will host a two-session MCLE-accredited online training titled “Best Practices Guide to Construction Law and Crafting Contracts” on March 13 and 14 via Zoom......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Power rates down by P0.37/kWh for Feb-Mar billing

High on love but low on power rates! Valentine’s Day for residential consumers of Visayan Electric is expected to be sweeter as electricity rates for the billing month of February-March will be P0.37/kWh lower compared to last month. This decrease, bringing the total rate down from last month’s P11.62/kWh to P11.25/kWh, is attributed to lower.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

PAGCOR cuts e-game rates to encourage more investments

State-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. will reduce remittance rates for online and on-site betting platforms by next month in a bid to encourage more investments in the gambling sector......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Mayor Caluag seeks to reduce unemployment

Mayor Caluag seeks to reduce unemployment.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

‘WATER MEANS LIFE’ | Baciwa-PrimeWater urged to reduce minimum water charge

‘WATER MEANS LIFE’ | Baciwa-PrimeWater urged to reduce minimum water charge.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Envi group urges city council to craft ordinance to reduce urban heat

A DAVAO City-based environment group advocates for crafting a local green building ordinance to reduce the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect in highly developed areas. Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS), in its Facebook post on Thursday, April 11, 2024, said that in their year-long investigation on UHI from April 2022 to April 2023, they formulated key strategies in lessening heat accumulation in urban areas......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Guimaras PPOC pushes for collective efforts to reduce traffic accidents

Guimaras PPOC pushes for collective efforts to reduce traffic accidents.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

India s $1 pill could be key to curing cancer - report

Researchers at the TATA Institute have developed a medicine that could prevent the recurrence of cancer and reduce the side effects of treatment by 50% The TATA Institute in Mumbai has developed a pill that could prevent the recurrence of cancer and reduce the side effects of treatment by 50%, the Economic Tim.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Tell it to SunStar: Reduce our waste footprint

Tell it to SunStar: Reduce our waste footprint.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

PhilHealth defends contribution rates

Defending its current contribution rates, the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. yesterday said PhilHealth’s existing premium contribution rates are based on what is mandated by law......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

US Federal Reserve holds rates steady

The US Federal Reserve decided to keep rates the same for the sixth straight time, and more importantly, gave no indication as to when it might “pivot” and begin to cut interest rates......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Beyond weddings: Celebrations at the Marco 2024 embrace all milestones

Marking its 18th anniversary, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu hosts its signature event, “Celebrations at the Marco,” in the hotel’s majestic grand ballroom. This unique event brings together over 40 trusted event suppliers for a two-day extravaganza from May 18 to 19, 2024, offering a one-of-a-kind experience for all attendees. Departing from the traditional ribbon cutting,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated News20 hr. 3 min. ago

Flower prices seen to increase ahead of Valentine’s Day

According to some vendors, flower prices might double or triple next week, citing the anticipated high demand and steep prices of suppliers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

China’s military and government acquire Nvidia chips despite US ban

The sales by largely unknown Chinese suppliers highlight the difficulties Washington faces, despite its bans, in completely cutting off China's access to advanced US chips that could fuel breakthroughs in AI and sophisticated computers for its military.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Meralco cuts power rates in April

The Manila Electric Company will slash power rates in April, ending three consecutive months of rate hikes since the first quarter of 2024. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024