The latest employment figures from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) bring encouraging news. The employment rate rose to 96.8 percent in November 2024 from 96.4 percent in November 2023 and 96.1 percent in October 2024. Meanwhile, underemployment dropped to 10.8 percent, down from...
(Courtesy of Manila General Information Systems Center/Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office) The “National Rally for Peace” organized by religious organization Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) Monday, Jan. 13, attracted a mammoth crowd but the event went smoothly as no untoward event...
Consumers will have a slight reprieve on their electricity bills in the new year as the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced a rate decrease of P0.2189 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). This brings the overall rate for a typical household to P11.7428 per kWh, down from P11.9617 per kWh last month....
The country’s housing backlog is being addressed by the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Housing Program or the 4PH Program, a transformative approach that will not only build houses but will especially uplift the lives of millions of Filipinos. The 4PH Program, declared as the government’s...
The Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) in Taiwan is promoting to Filipinos job opportunities in the island that can offer at least P52,000 salary per month. Cesar Chavez, Jr., the country's labor attachè in Taiwan, said the Philippine government is urging Filipinos to take advantage...
Starting Sunday midnight, Jan. 12, the entire northbound lane of Mindanao Avenue in Quezon City will be closed to traffic for the start of the full-blast construction of the Tandang Sora Station of the Metro Manila Subway Project. The entire southbound lane of the Mindanao Avenue was already closed...
Almost unnoticed because topics like these do not go viral in social media, two news stories days ago reported developments that highlight the country’s commitment to protecting its most vulnerable citizens — children. First was the Supreme Court decision upholding the conviction of a...
The past decade for HBA Manila has been a journey full of unexpected turns—much like a thrilling roller coaster. As the world, including the Philippines, faced unpredictable challenges such as lockdowns, recovery periods, and evolving market demands, the hospitality design industry had to adapt....
Of Art and Wine Machine of Thoughts Conrad Manila welcomes the new year with the unveiling of its latest art exhibit, “Machine of Thoughts”, as part of the 33rd edition of the hotel’s acclaimed Of Art and Wine series. Featuring 53 dynamic works by five prominent artist-architects from...
The signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers is a historic moment not only for the maritime industry but also for the countless Filipino families whose lives depend on their seafaring loved ones. With the landmark legislation now in effect,...
Real estate and gaming firm Belle Corporation is optimistic about its growth prospects amid a bullish outlook for the Philippine gaming market—particularly in Clark, Pampanga, which is emerging as the next gaming and tourism hub. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Belle President...
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) customers can breathe a sigh of relief as the power retailer forecasted lower electricity rates for January, citing improved supply conditions and lower generation costs. Joe Zaldarriaga, Meralco’s Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications, said on...
