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Philippines healthcare worker gap rises to 190,000
MANILA, May 22 (Xinhua) -- The number of healthcare workers shortage in the Philippines has risen to 190,000 even as the Southeast Asian country continues to export health workers, Philippine Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said on Wednesday. Herbosa said the healthcare workers include doctors, nurses, midwives, dentists, physical therapists, medical technologists, laboratory technicians, and radiologic technol.....»»
Beermen seek to widen gap
San Miguel Beer is poised to put Rain or Shine in a choke hold before its youthful but tenacious opponents find an opening to strike back......»»
Traders, middlemen blamed for soaring commodity prices
The soaring prices of basic commodities in the market despite the wide gap in farmgate and retail prices are brought by as much as 200 percent profit of middlemen and traders, according to administration lawmakers......»»
Philippines internet divide expanding
According to an April 4 World Bank blog report titled “Upgrading Philippine Internet for Faster and Inclusive Growth,” jointly written by Naoto Kanehira, Mitch Abdon and Mary Grace Mirandilla-Santos, the access gap in broadband internet between the rich and the poor in the Philippines has been rapidly expanding, making digital opportunities out of reach for many......»»
House to probe farmgate, retail prices gap
he House of Representatives will conduct an inquiry into the spiraling cost of basic commodities amid low farmgate prices when session resumes on April 29......»»
Philippine daily wage insufficient to meet family living expenses
MANILA, Philippines — The nationwide daily wage disparity averaged P762 as of March 2024, with the daily minimum wage averaging only P440, the think tank Ibon Foundation said on Wednesday. Data from the Ibon Foundation showed that the wage gap was computed based on the average daily minimum wage and the average family living wage.....»»
Lady Tamaraws, Lady Falcons collide in pivotal match
Far Eastern University tries to widen its gap from multiple chasers for the coveted fourth spot, while Adamson wants to stay in the thick of the race when they figure in a crucial duel in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament......»»
Bridging the Gap: Navigating Europe’s Growing Rural-Urban Divide
In an era defined by relentless challenges, the European Union (EU) stands at a critical juncture. Described as a ‘permacrisis,’ this period is marked by.....»»
Government budget back to deficit in February
The government reverted back to a budget deficit in February after a quick surplus at the start of the year, but a narrower gap can still be expected as the tax season draws near......»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, April 1
MANILA -- The Philippine government's budget deficit increased to 164.7 billion pesos (2.93 billion U.S. dollars) in February, the country's Bureau of the Treasury said Monday. "The wider budget gap stemmed from the 22.14 percent year-over-year increase in expenditures, matched with moderate revenue growth of 5.73 percent," the bureau said. With the February turnout, the bureau said the year-to-date fiscal balan.....»»
What makes Ricci Rivero and Leren Bautista compatible
Ricci Rivero and Leren Bautista crossed paths in the feeding program held last year in Los Baños, Laguna in celebration of Ricci’s birthday. Leren, a councilor in Los Baños, was invited to participate in the event. That meeting led to something beautiful and romantic. The five-year gap between the two is like a magnet for other people to make snippy comments. The couple is handling it well. The beauty queen-turned-politician answers back by using her wit, while Ricci doesn’t care much about the criticism......»»
Maharlika fund eyes JV for rural telco towers
The Maharlika Investment Corp.is in the process of tapping foreign partners for a joint venture in building telecommunication towers in rural areas in a bid to address the digital gap......»»
Heart mamahaling mga damit ang regalo kay Chiz, ang kapalit…sardinas
NAPAKARAMI na ring pinagdaanang pagsubok at problema nina Heart Evangelista at Sen. Chiz Escudero bilang mag-asawa. Aminado ang Kapuso actress, tulad ng mga ordinaryong married couples, nagkakaroon din sila ng hindi pagkakaunawaan at issues sa kanilang relasyon. Naniniwala si Heart na naging big factor sa pagsasama nila as husband and wife kanilang age gap –.....»»
PWDs, elderly want more employment opportunities
Some establishments are hiring persons with disabilities and the elderly. But the Philippines still has a long way to go to close the gap......»»
Education s old problems, new stop-gap measures: Why media need to look at the bigger picture
THE CRISIS in education may not be the only serious challenge facing the new year. But it has certainly captured media coverage and more public attention engaging stakeholders, not just students, teachers and parents but also business and industry leaders.Unfortunately, the government has responded not with a comprehensive plan or strategy to address the failure of Filipino students to learn basic skills and ins.....»»
The Future of Work: AI’s Double-Edged Sword for Global Economies
Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds promise in revolutionizing global productivity and economic growth. However, the flip side includes potential job displacement and a widening wealth gap. Without proper policies, nations may struggle to adapt to this emerging technology. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicates that nearly 40% of global jobs could be influenced by AI. In […].....»»
Government loses P25 billion revenues from illicit cigarette trade
The Bureau of Internal Revenue said revenue losses from the illicit cigarette trade stood at P25.5 billion in 2023 and P6.6 billion as of April this year......»»
Zimbabwe Courts Seek to Silence Rights Defender
A Zimbabwe court has sentenced labor activist Obert Masaraure to a US$200 fine or two months in prison, for a social media post calling for the release of another trade unionist. Masaraure was convicted of obstructing justice after posting a message on X, formerly known as Twitter, calling for the release of trade unionist Robson Chere. The s.....»»
British Chamber discusses trade, investment opportunities with Philippine Embassy in London
The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines recently paid a courtesy visit to the Philippine Embassy in London to discuss trade and investment opportunities for British companies......»»
Harsh solar realities
I attended my first solar power trade show last Monday and like the glare from the sun, the trade show was a harsh reality for an idealist like me......»»