The number of unemployed Filipinos inched up in September while labor force participation declined, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. Based on the latest Labor Force Survey, the unemployment rate rose to 4.5 percent or 2.26 million, up from 4.4 percent in August or 2.21 million...
KEEPING CLASSICAL MUSIC RELEVANT The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra is set to perform tributes to Russian composers (Photo Rodel Valiente) Celebrating the country’s cultural synergy with Russia, the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) performs works as a tribute to leading Russian...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Department of National Defense (DND) has told a House panel that the realigned confidential funds under the proposed national budget of 2024 would have a significant impact on...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that the country’s the trade deficit narrowed in September as imports declined at a faster pace than exports. The balance of trade in goods in the country recorded a deficit of $3.511 billion in September, lower than the $4.131 billion gap...
Department of National Defense (DND) Seretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. delivers a speech during the unveiling of the newly rehabilitated runway of Basa Air Base in Floridablanca, Pampanga on nov. 6, 2023. (Photo by Philippine Air Force) The rehabilitation of the 2.8-kilometer runway at Basa Air Base in...
At noontime on Tuesday, Nov 7, the National Police Commission (Napolcom) will open its online registration for the nationwide conduct of the PNP Entrance (PNPE) and Promotional Examinations (PROMEX) scheduled on Dec.10. In a statement, Napolcom advised those interested to register early since...
The late Palawan 3rd district Rep. Edward Hagedorn (HRep website House Special Committee on West Philippine Sea (WPS) honored on Tuesday morning, Nov. 7 the late Palawan 3rd district Rep. Edward Hagedorn. Chairman Mandaluyong City lone district Rep. Neptali...
Filipino consumers finally received some relief from the persistent price increases they had been facing since the start of the year, as the government's report highlighted a significant slowdown in the inflation of food prices. The latest inflation report released by the Philippine...
West Philippine Sea (Wikipedia) The chairman of the House Special Committee on West Philippine Sea (WPS) has branded as a "serious cause for concern" the continued activities of Chinese vessels in the WPS. "Tensions are high, and it comes when we are...
We’re nearing the end of the year! 2023 has been such a ride, and we’re sure you’re looking forward to the upcoming holidays the end of the year has. But before that, here are some festivals you can get excited for, too! Explore these different agri-related festivals for the month of November....
The country registered a slowdown in consumer price inflation in October, but the persistent struggle with high living costs remains a pressing concern for many Filipino consumers. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Tuesday, Nov. 7, that the inflation rate eased to 4.9 percent,...
Government anti-narcotics agents arrested on Sunday, Nov. 6, a high value target (HVT) drug suspect during a buy-bust operation in Legazpi City, Albay. In a statement, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) stated that it collared Kevin Dayap after selling shabu to an undercover agent at...
