The unemployment rate in June this year marked the lowest since 2005, preliminary results of the Philippine Statistics Authority’s June round of the Labor Force Survey showed. Photo show applicants at the mega job fair held at Manila Science High School. PNA PHOTO BY YANCY LIM

Jobless rate falls to 3.1% in June – PSA

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THE country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.1 percent in June as more Filipinos entered the labor force, particularly in the construction sector, which saw...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas says about 92 percent of consumers think that in the next 12 months, inflation will be above 4 percent. PHOTO COURTESY OF ABS-CBN NEWS

BSP brings financial education to social, agri workers

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THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expands its financial education campaign to social workers, farmers and fisherfolk. Partnering with the Department of Social Welfare and...
Qualified buyers queue up at the Bureau of Animal and Industry Kadiwa store in this July 19, 2024 photo. The National Economic and Development Authority on Tuesday, August 6, assured that the government is implementing crucial interventions to support the most vulnerable sectors and ensure food security as the country's headline inflation accelerated to 4.4 percent in July. PNA FILE PHOTO BY BEN BRIONES

Gov’t to implement stronger measures to ensure food security

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THE National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) yesterday assured that the government is implementing crucial interventions to support the most vulnerable sectors and ensure...
Photo shows (from l to r) Unilab Center for Health Policy Program Director Ruben A. Basa, Unilab Foundation Executive Director Jose Maria A. Ochave; Secretary of Health Hon. Teodoro J. Herbosa; Dr. Enrique Ona, former Department of Health (DOH) Secretary; Dr. Leopoldo Vega, former DOH Undersecretary; Dr. Maria Eufemia Yap, Associate Dean of Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health and Senior Technical Advisor, Thinkwell Philippines; Hon. Trina Alejandra Q. Firmalo-Fabic, Mayor, Odiongan, Romblon.

Health reforms pushed to lower Filipinos’ out-of-pocket spending

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HEALTH think tank Unilab Center for Health Policy (UCHP) has released two research papers putting forward recommendations on how to lower out-of-pocket medical expenses...
The Bureau of the Treasury says that of the national government's P15.017-trillion debt stock as of end-April 2024, domestic debt accounted for 68.64% or P10.308 trillion – a 0.30% increase from P10.277 trillion the month prior. BUREAU OF THE TREASURY PHOTO

BTr fully awards Treasury bills

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THE Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) on Monday, August 5, fully awarded bids for Treasury bills (T-bills). The 91-, 182-, and 364-day T-bills fetched average...
ArenaPlus celebrates the double gold medal win of its official brand ambassador, Carlos Yulo, in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

ArenaPlus celebrates double Olympic gold with brand ambassador Carlos Yulo

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ARENAPLUS, your 24/7 sports betting app, joins with countless Filipinos across the globe in celebrating the “HIStoric” double gold medal win of its official...
The Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages index saw an inflation rate of 6.4% in July this year, accounting for 17% of the overall uptrend. PHOTO COURTESY OF DTI

Inflation rate accelerated to 4.4% in July — PSA

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INFLATION rate increased in July after a slowdown in June amid faster rise in utilities, food, and transportation costs during the period, according to...
The Philippine peso ended the first trading day of the week at 57.9 against the US dollar, 18 centavos stronger than its previous closing. INQUIRER.NET STOCK IMAGE

Peso rallies back to 57-level, strongest in over 2 months

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THE Philippine peso appreciated back to the 57-level on Monday, August 5, to post its strongest finish in over two months, as recession worries...

MEGAWORLD UPGRADES REWARD FOR CARLOS YULO TO FULLY-FURNISHED 3BR CONDO + CASH BONUS TOTALING...

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MANILA, Philippines, August 5, 2024 - Following the historic wins of two gold medals of Carlos Yulo in the 2024 Paris Olympics, Megaworld is...
Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo launches a charity art exhibit dubbed “Art of Giving: Make it your piece of heart” with the theme, “A Series of Grateful Exhibition – KALOOB”, in partnership with Rotary Club Passport One, and in collaboration with One Gallery. Hotel Manager Joy Alonte (center) leads the ribbon cutting ceremony together with (from left) Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo Director of Sales Ellie Alarcon; featured artists Jeanroll Ejar and Tyronne Dave Espinosa; One Gallery – Art Gallery curator, owner, and operator Bem Enriquez; Cluster Director for Marketing Communications for Marriott Manila, Sheraton Manila, and Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo Archie Nicasio; Ilonggo collector and supporter Joebert Uygongco; featured artist Kristoffer Brasileño; Rotary Club Passport One President Ben Calderon; and featured artist Orland Espinosa.

Charity exhibit featuring Iloilo artists opens at Courtyard by Marriott

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COURTYARD by Marriott Iloilo launched “Art of Giving: Make it your piece of heart”, the Iloilo leg of Marriott Manila’s charity art exhibit with...
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