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How young Filipinos see their future

This semester, I’m teaching an undergraduate class in UP called “Professional Writing,” a course I designed more than 20 years ago to help English and Creative Writing majors (and other seniors in search of interesting electives) get a handle on what the “real world” out there expects of them, in the kind of everyday jobs they’re likely to land. Not Shakespeare, not Jose Garcia Villa, not lyric poetry and neither the full-length play, but rather the more mundane assignments you get paid a salary for: business letters, press releases, feature articles, AVP scripts, brochures and speeches......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Phinma allots P4.5 billion for 2024 capex

The Phinma Group has earmarked P4.48 billion for capital expenditures this year to sustain the company’s growth momentum......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

GPS 2024: 15 new Roads of National Significance

The Coalition Government's priority for investment in the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport is to support economic growth and productivity and ensure our land transport system allows people and freight to move quickly and safely, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. "Delivering on commitments in our Coalition Agreements, we are re-introducing the successful Roads.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Philippine government retains 6.5 to 7.5 pct GDP growth target for 2024

MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Friday expressed optimism that the Philippine government will achieve a gross domestic product growth of 6.5 percent to 7.5 percent in 2024. "This growth will be supported by low and manageable inflation, a labor force with access to more and better jobs, a stronger fiscal position in the form of a lower.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Philippine government retains 6.5 to 7.5 pct GDP growth target for 2024

MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Friday expressed optimism that the Philippine government will achieve a gross domestic product growth of 6.5 percent to 7.5 percent in 2024. "This growth will be supported by low and manageable inflation, a labor force with access to more and better jobs, a stronger fiscal position in the form of a lower.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

ADB cuts Philippines growth outlook to 6% in 2024

The Asian Development Bank has trimmed its growth forecast for the Philippines for this year, citing risks posed by extreme weather events that can drive up inflation and the slower growth in advanced economies......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

DigiPlus hopes to grow user base by 25% to 50% in FY24

DigiPlus President Andy Tsui guided that PLUS hopes to capture 50% of the P60 billion in gross gaming revenue growth that PAGCOR expects for FY24, and that it is looking to increase its active user base by 25% to 50% to achieve this goal......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

DA expects record-high palay harvest this year despite El Niño

The Philippines may produce a record-high volume of palay or unmilled rice this year of almost 21 million metric tons (MT) despite threats of El Niño on local farms, estimates from the Department of Agriculture showed......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

DA expects record-high palay harvest this year despite El Niño

The Philippines may produce a record-high volume of palay or unmilled rice this year of almost 21 million metric tons (MT) despite threats of El Niño on local farms, estimates from the Department of Agriculture showed......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

LRT-2 operator expects higher revenue this year

The Light Rail Transit Authority is tracking a path to higher revenue this year as ridership is expected to rise further......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

D& L sees earnings recovery this year

D&L Industries Inc. expects a recovery in profitability this year after earnings in 2023 fell due to higher interest and depreciation expenses associated with the Batangas plant coupled with the lingering effects of high inflation......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Philippines expects stable rice price in first half of 2024

MANILA, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The rice supply in the Philippines is sufficient through the first half of this year, ensuring the stable price of the country's main food staple, an agriculture official said on Thursday. Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said rice prices may stay elevated through September this year due to concerns over El Nino's impact on global rice supply and heightened demand.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Philippines expects stable rice price in first half of 2024

MANILA, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The rice supply in the Philippines is sufficient through the first half of this year, ensuring the stable price of the country's main food staple, an agriculture official said on Thursday. Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said rice prices may stay elevated through September this year due to concerns over El Nino's impact on global rice supply and heightened demand.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

DOE expects approval of zero-tariff on all EVs this year

The Department of Energy (DOE) is hopeful that the incentives on the importation of electric vehicles (EVs) will be extended to two-wheeled and three-wheeled units this year to help boost EV adoption in the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Security Bank expects higher profit in 2024

Security Bank Corp. is expecting better profitability this year amid a double-digit growth in its lending business, the bank’s investments in technology as well as its plans to put up more branches......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

What’s your target this 2024? Tips to help you crush your goals

How can you maintain the momentum and truly crush your goals this year? Here are some tips to help keep you on track......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Megaworld nets P5.02 billion in Q1

Real estate giant Megaworld Corp. is off to a strong start and is gearing up for sustained growth with new township developments lined up this year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

BDO profit climbs to P18.5 billion in Q1

The net income of BDO Unibank Inc. rose by 12.2 percent to P18.5 billion in the first quarter from P16.5 billion in the same period last year on the back of sustained growth across its core businesses......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Property prices slow in Q4

The growth in property prices has been sustained for 10 straight quarters, albeit at a slower pace in the fourth quarter last year, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

DigiPlus earnings surge last year

Digital entertainment group DigiPlus Interactive Corp. reported a sharp 596-percent increase in profit to P4.1 billion in 2023 on the back of sustained growth of its digital retail segment following the introduction of new platforms......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024