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What I Can See and Feel
I can see the sky getting darker I can hear the gods playing with thunder I can see the wind blowing stronger I can hear the cats meowling, dogs barking harder. I can feel you when you smile and when you cry, inside As you go through life's long and bumpy ride I can see you even when you hide As you lick your wounds, I am by your side. I can see.....»»
2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023
The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»
Higher consumption seen to drive GDP growth faster
The Philippine economy is expected to grow at a faster pace this year with the record-high employment and lower inflation likely to support consumption spending, according to First Metro Investment Corp. (FMIC) and University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) Capital Markets Research......»»
Philippines inflation rate slows to 2.8 pct in January
MANILA, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Year-on-year inflation in the Philippines further eased to 2.8 percent in January from 3.9 percent in December 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. PSA head Dennis Mapa told a press conference that the January inflation rate is the lowest since the 2.3 percent inflation rate was recorded in October 2020. In January 2023, inflation rate was 8.7 percent.....»»
LTFRB: No basis to immediately implement fare hikes amid PUVMP
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said that there is no basis in implementing fare hikes despite the ongoing public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program. .....»»
LTO hikes penalties for erring car dealers, importers
LTO hikes penalties for erring car dealers, importers.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Fuel prices: Big time hikes for gasoline, diesel start Tuesday
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Monday, February 19, 2024. Fuel prices: Big time hikes for gasoline, diesel start Tuesday Local oil firms have announced big-time increases in the pump prices of petroleum products effective on Tuesday, February 20, and.....»»
Nearly 50,000 UK businesses on verge of collapse - report
Construction and real estate are among the hardest hit sectors, researchers say The number of UK businesses on the brink of bankruptcy skyrocketed by more than a quarter at the end of last year amid a "debt storm" triggered by a series of interest rate hikes, a report from a group of insolvency specialists re.....»»
NCR retail prices rise at slowest pace in nearly 2 years
Retail prices of goods in Metro Manila in January posted its lowest growth rate in nearly two years due mainly to slower food price hikes, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»
BSP’s monetary board retains policy rate at 6.5%
This has been the fifth time the MB kept the interest rate since its off-cycle policy rate hike in October 2023 to mitigate supply-side inflation pressures......»»
Eastern Visayas posts 5.1 percent unemployment rate in July 2023
Eastern Visayas’ unemployment rate peaked at 5.1 percent in July 2023, higher by 0.9 percentage point than the 4.2 percent unemployment rate in April 2023......»»
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.....»»
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. .....»»
Philippines jobless rate drops to decades-low in December 2023
MANILA, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- The unemployment rate in the Philippines decreased to 3.1 percent in December 2023, the lowest since 2005, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Wednesday. "The full-year unemployment rate for 2023 was 4.3 percent compared to 5.4 percent in 2022," PSA head Dennis Mapa said at a press conference. Mapa said about 1.60 million were jobless in December last year. "This w.....»»
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......»»
Residential electricity rates up by P0.86/kWh for May-June billing
Residential customers of Visayan Electric will experience an increase of P0.86/kWh in their May-June electricity billing. The increase is attributed to high generation rates due to price hikes in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) in April brought about by power supply concerns in the Visayas Grid. As a result, the overall residential electricity rate.....»»
ERC urged to defer power rate hikes
It would be best for the Energy Regulatory Commission to withhold the requests of power distributors and generating firms to collect higher electricity bills while the industry is on yellow alert due to high power demand this summer, a member of the House of Representatives said......»»
‘Bring CA ruling on power rate hikes to SC’
An official of the House of Representatives called on the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to elevate to the Supreme Court (SC) a December 2023 Court of Appeals (CA) ruling that could pave the way for higher power rates to the detriment of consumers. .....»»
MPTC prefers term extension over toll hike
To recover investments on toll road improvements, Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. is leaning toward getting its concession agreements expanded instead of burdening motorists with rate hikes......»»
Remolona sees 5.9 percent GDP this year
The Philippine economy is likely to grow at a faster pace this year, but it would still be below the government’s goal of six to seven percent as rate hikes continue to constrict demand, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said......»»