Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva on Friday, January 6 said the continuous decline of Philippine unemployment rate is a welcome development as the country begins the New Year. “This shows that our hard work is paying off, especially since we have seen the downtrend in unemployment numbers...
Today, the start of a new year, we are unified by hope and willing to work toward the same goal – a better economy and a better life for all. Despite the significant increases in the prices of fuel, food, and services, 92 percent of Filipinos said they will face the new year with hope, according...
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) on Friday, Dec. 16, warned of the new scheme of employment scams on social media platforms that victimize overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Photo: OWWA In a statement, the OWWA National Capital Region (NCR) said it was alarmed over the spread of...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s first participation at the ASEAN-EU Summit is expected to generate billions of investments for the Philippines as well as hundreds of new jobs for the Filipinos, an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday. DFA Assistant Secretary...
A business leader believes that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s push to open the economy and create jobs pushed the country's employment rate to pick up. (Photo by Ali Vicoy) Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) President Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. said this after noting that...
OF TREES AND FORESTS Former Senate President Manny Villar A phenomenon amplified by the pandemic is the so-called great resignation. It refers to the extraordinary number of employees quitting their jobs starting 2021. While primarily driven by the pandemic, experts noted that its roots can be...
Known for its picturesque sunsets and beaches, the newly-constructed seaside boulevard in the town of Ballesteros in Cagayan Province is expected to further boost its tourism industry, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Monday, Nov. 28. The DPWH–Cagayan Second District...
The San Juan City local government launched on Friday, Nov. 18, its 2nd Mega Job Fair in a bid to help its residents acquire jobs amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora, together with other city government officials led the job fair facilitated by the city's Public...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda said several local industries are in danger of getting "killed" because of high sugar prices. Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda This would result to loss of jobs for Filipinos, which according to the House Committee on Appropriations chairman is already...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is confident Filipinos will have more job opportunities following the unveiling of a township marker in Bacolod City on Sunday, October 23. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Marcos said this as he led the ceremonial unveiling...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has vowed to create more good green jobs that will provide livelihood opportunities for the city's residents and address climate crisis and poverty. Belmonte said this during the C40 World Mayors Summit held in Buenos Aires, Argentina from Oct. 19-21, where she joined...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has told the private sector to take advantage of the innovations developed by experts to produce more jobs for Filipinos as he urged them to continue exploring limitless possibilities in the digital age. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos is being toured...
