SSS to implement higher contribution rates in April
MANILA – The Philippine Social Security System's higher contribution rates will take effect next month, April. This is in line with the newly enacted...
PH to push agenda on inclusive access to electricity
MANILA – Electric power supply remains an issue in the Philippines but officials from the public and private sectors said this may all change...
Nickel industry stakeholders push for investment roadmap
MANILA – The Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) is pushing for the creation of a roadmap for the local nickel mining industry to promote...
Group says issues on EJK impact foreign investors’ confidence in PH
MANILA – A group of lawyers has said the issue on rule of law and extrajudicial killings in the Philippines has an impact on...
Women more ‘humble, cautious’ when applying for jobs – LinkedIn
MANILA – Women are a lot more humble and cautious when applying for jobs compared to men, an official of professional network platform LinkedIn...
What do employers look for in fresh graduates?
MANILA – Job vacancies are growing but so is the number of job seekers. Fresh graduates don't need to get left out if they...
Irrigation agency downplays impact of El Niño on agri sector
MANILA – The National Irrigation Administration on Saturday downplayed the impact of El Niño to the local agriculture sector.
Around three provinces are affected by...
‘Stricter anti-trafficking measures soon at NAIA, other airports’
MANILA – A more stringent and expanded mechanism to prevent human trafficking will be implemented very soon at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)...
Consumers’ group urges Manila Water to defer collection of increased water rates
MANILA – A consumers' group on Sunday urged east zone concessionaire Manila Water to hold the collection of its increased water rates amid the...
Some ‘Build, Build, Build’ projects to be completed this year – committee chair
MANILA – Some projects under the administration's “Build, Build, Build” infrastructure program are set to be completed this year, its committee chairperson said in...