September 20, 2024
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NEDA: Gov’t is committed to improving job quality for Pinoys

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The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has assured the Marcos administration remains to creating a favorable business environment that could generate more job opportunities for Filipinos. NEDA made the statement following the recent release of the Labor Force Survey (LFS) results that showed an improvement in unemployment and underemployment rates for January. Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) figures show the country posted an…

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ASEAN-GCC Summit can help mitigate oil prices in ASEAN member countries – DFA

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Higher oil prices can be mitigated in the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries, including the Philippines, if an agreement will come up with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), according to an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). DFA Assistant Secretary for the Office of the ASEAN Affairs…

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Salceda thanks Gatchalian for quick DSWD response, ‘full support’ to request of 10k food packs for Mayon evacuees

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House Ways and Means Chair Joey Sarte Salceda (Albay, 2nd district) has conveyed his sincere thanks to Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian for quickly responding to his request for food packs for the 9,829 families evacuated from the 6-kilometer permanent danger zone (PDZ) and 7-kilometer danger zone around Mayon Volcano. The…

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PBBM initiates ‘countermeasure package to China’s actions in WPS

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President BongBong Marcos (PBBM) has ordered the implementation of a “response and countermeasure package” in the face of China’s continued aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a statement recently released on social media, Marcos said he has met with the country’s security and defense officials in the past few days following the water cannon attack of China Coast…

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Philippines-China award, a flagship of friendship

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Six outstanding Filipinos were honored Friday night as the 2024 laureates of the Awards for Promoting Philippines-China Understanding (APPCU). Given recognitions at a gala dinner at the Manila Hotel were Hall of Fame awardees businessman Larry Tan Villareal, professor and pioneer APCU member Gabriel “Gabby” Ma. Lopez, Outstanding Contribution awardees Special Envoy to China and…

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How an online delivery platform championed elderly gays during Pride Month

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The vibrant colors of Pride Month weren’t just a visual spectacle this year in the Philippines. They served as a powerful symbol of community, partnership, and support for a special group often overlooked–the Golden Gays, the elderly members of the LGBTQIA+ community. At the heart of this heartwarming story is Lalamove Philippines, an online delivery…

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BOI hits nearly 50% of 2023 pledges in Q1 of 2024

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The Board of Investments (BOI) has registered P607.22 billion worth of investment projects from January to April 17 this year. BOI Director Sandra Marie Recolizado said the figure is almost half of the registered projects for the full year of 2023, valued at P1.26 trillion. She told media reporters  the approved investments during the past four months was 15% higher than the P527.24 billion posted during the…

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LTFRB gives 3 scenarios for unconsolidated jeeps beyond Dec. 31

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Jeepney operators and drivers who failed to join the government’s Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) modernization program would be allowed to operate beyond the Dec. 31 consolidation deadline but only in routes that have few consolidated units. Joel Bolano, chief of the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) technical division, said unconsolidated jeepneys in routes with…

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