The number of jobless individuals was estimated at 2.15 million in January as many Filipinos, particularly women, opted to do household duties, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday, March 8. Based on the latest labor force survey, the PSA reported that the unemployment rate...
Despite the country's economic improvement, the number of poor people did not decrease, as only those with higher incomes benefited from the gains, a study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) revealed. Based on a PIDS discussion paper titled “Poverty Transitions and the...
The number of jobless Filipinos dropped below two million in November of last year, leading to the lowest unemployment rate in the country in almost two decades, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. PSA Undersecretary and National Statistician Claire Dennis S. Mapa, the announced on...
Filipinos in Japan were "unharmed" in the massive earthquake that struck the country on New Year's Day, President Marcos bared. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of PPA/Yummie Dingding) Marcos disclosed this as he conveyed sympathy to Japan, offering the Philippines' help on...
House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan (Facebook) More overseas Filipinos ought to spend their holidays--and their money--in the Philippines. Thus, said House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep....
Vice President Sara Duterte hailed and thanked overseas Filipinos around the world on Christmas day and assured them of her support. In a statement on Dec. 25, which she called a "Pagpapasalamat" message (message of gratitude), Duterte recognized the contributions and sacrifices of all overseas...
Helping fellow Filipinos should not only be during Christmas, but it should be done every day, Vice President Sara Duterte said on Sunday, Dec. 24, as the Philippines is set to celebrate Christmas. Vice President Sara Duterte (Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook) In her Christmas message, the...
China is standing by on its decision on its execution of two Filipino nationals convicted of drug trafficking as it said drug-related offenses are a serious crime. The Chinese Embassy in Manila said Tuesday, Dec. 5, Chinese law stipulates that all people who have committed crime are “equal” in...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Speaker’s office) The economic expansion that the country is undergoing under President Marcos is being felt by Filipinos. Thus, said House Speaker Martin Romualdez as he reacted...
Most Filipinos in Gaza have left the war-torn Palestinian territory amid Israel bombardments, President Marcos said on Friday, Nov. 10. Filipinos from war-torn Gaza (Photo courtesy of Bongbong Marcos X) Marcos disclosed that 56 more Filipinos have left Gaza, bringing to 98 the total of nationals...
The Office of the President (OP) has ordered the creation of the “Situmiayat Wakhamsum Aldhikraa National Committee” (SWANC) for the commemoration of the 650th anniversary of the Philippine Muslim History and Heritage. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (File photo) This developed...
President Marcos is optimistic that more Filipinos will be able to safely leave war-torn Gaza after 40 of them left the area through the Rafah Crossing in Egypt. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Bongbong Marcos/Facebook screenshot) Marcos said this as he welcomed the report that 40...
