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Why people’s initiative to amend Philippine Constitution reeks of ‘Marcosian tactics’
“Corruption & poverty are the main reasons why we lag behind economically and politically. These problems are not created by the 1987 Constitution, but by greedy politicians who control power and money for their self-interests." The post Why people’s initiative to amend Philippine Constitution reeks of ‘Marcosian tactics’ appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
‘Practically begging:’ District rep rues meager DepEd funds for new classrooms
Days after the Department of Education cited progress in solving classroom shortages, a House representative vented his fury at being given just enough funds in his poverty-stricken district to build 13 new classrooms out of a backlog of over 700......»»
‘No tax breaks for eco-zone work-from-home firms’
Work-from-home setups of business enterprises in economic zones should no longer get tax incentives under the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act as the public health emergency status for COVID-19 has already been lifted, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla clarified in a legal opinion......»»
Rhea Gullas Cup Finals: Talisay forces rubber match in thrilling win vs. Minglanilla
CEBU CITY, Philippines — As expected, Talisay Aksyon Agad successfully forced a rubber match against Abante Minglanilla in a nail biting 80-78 win in Game 2 of the Rhea Gullas Cup First District of Cebu Inter-City/Municipality Basketball Tournament Best-of-Three finals held Saturday night, March 16, at the Talisay Sports Complex. The win tied the series.....»»
Janella mirampa sa Asian Film Awards kauban si Thai actor Win Metawin
Mi-rampa ang Kapamilya actress nga si Janella Salvador sa red carpet sa 2024 Asian Film Awards (AFA) nga didto ipahigayon sa Hong Kong kauban ang Thai actor nga si Win Metawin. Ang maong panagtigum ang nahimo nga host sa world premier sa ilang bag-o nga pelikula ni Win nga “Under Parallel Skies.” Kini ubos sa.....»»
Torregosa to use SM2SM Run winnings for father’s medical needs
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s rising marathon star Artjoy Torregosa plans to use her cash prize from Sunday’s SM2SM Run 12 for her father’s medical needs. Torregosa flexed her winning form anew after emerging as the first overall female finisher in the 21-kilometer half marathon race of the SM2SM Run 12 at the SM Seaside.....»»
First Bulacan, now NAIA: San Miguel-led group will operate Philippines’ main airport
(1st UPDATE) Ramon Ang first reached for the skies in 2020 when he snapped up the franchise for an international airport in Bulacan. Now, San Miguel and its partners have bagged an even bigger prize in NAIA......»»
How Entrepreneurship Helps in Escaping Generational Poverty
Generational poverty is a tough chain to break. The lack of opportunities to improve one’s state of life is one of the main reasons why breaking this chain remains a challenge. However, diving into entrepreneurship can help break this curse and flip fate in a person’s favor. But how does being an entrepreneur help pave […].....»»
Breaking the cycle of poverty with entrepreneurship
In my recent chat with former presidential spokesman, writer and businessman Ernie Abella, he asked me an interesting question: Can entrepreneurship boost the Philippine economy?.....»»
Declining public trust: Long list of problems in PCSO
FOR THOSE willing to play the odds, the small price of a lottery ticket holds up the magic power of possibility, the freedom from financial worries and deprivation, the dream of a different life come true. The little bit of chance enlivens with its promise of relief from the burdens of poverty or for those who are not poor, for more of the good life. Filipinos have embraced the Lotto. It is part of national life......»»
Wage determination should be region-specific: Dole-Davao
AN OFFICIAL from the Department of Labor and Employment-Davao Region (Dole-Davao) said that the determination of wages should be region-specific, taking into consideration socio-economic conditions, purchasing power, and poverty thresholds......»»
Make public schools local
It is obvious that we need more than the million plus DepEd bureaucracy to fast track the resurrection of our international reputation badly tarnished by results of recent international tests placing our children at the bottom of a list of many countries in terms of reading and math skills. More than our bruised national ego, our learning poverty of 90 percent dooms the economic future of our country......»»
Urban Agricultural Council in Baguio City sought
Urban agriculture that could thrive in Baguio City is eyed to reduce poverty, promote ecological integrity and food security......»»
Walang ambisyon?
A discussion in a Viber group populated by many economists focused on the role of development in reducing poverty......»»
PSAC affirms commitment to public-private collaboration
The Private Sector Advisory Council is ramping up efforts to foster economic growth and poverty reduction through collaboration between governments and the private sector......»»
SM Foundation College Scholarship Application opens February 1
The SM College Scholarship Program, pioneered by the visionary Henry Sy Sr., has transformed the lives of over 4,000 graduates, empowering them to hone their skills and uplift their family from the intergenerational cycle of poverty......»»
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......»»
Marcos issues EO to boost assistance to street dwellers
President Marcos has institutionalized a program designed to help vulnerable and disadvantaged persons as well as street dwellers as part of his administration’s anti-poverty efforts......»»
Latest surveys are results of inflationary sugar cartel
High prices clobbered 72 percent of Filipinos in December. Inflation strained them worse than low wages, 40 percent; joblessness, 28 percent and poverty, 25 percent, Pulse Asia’s survey shows......»»
CSC: Adopt flexible work arrangements for Ramadan
All state agencies should allow flexible work arrangements for Muslim officials and employees during the fasting period of Ramadan, according to the Civil Service Commission......»»