Citing the 14-year high inflation recorded in October, Partido Manggagawa called for a P100 across-the-board increase in the minimum wage. PNA FILE PHOTO

No wage hike announcements on May 1 – DOLE

THERE will be no wage hike announcements on May 1, Labor Day, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. Labor secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said,...
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines recently conducted the Substation Operation, Maintenance, and Testing Skills Exhibition in its Mexico Substation as part of its ongoing efforts to promote excellence in its operations. NGCP PHOTO

Power reserves may run low in May, June – DOE

THE Department of Energy (DOE) reported that power reserves may run low in the first two weeks of May and June. “Ang binabantayan natin ay...
The Manila International Airport Consortium submitted a P100+billion unsolicited proposal to rehabilitate the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. ABS-CBN NEWS PHOTO

New P100-B NAIA rehab bid needs review – DOTr

UNSOLICITED proposals aiming to rehabilitate the country's main gateway, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), must be reviewed to get the "best terms," Transport...

Grab empowers Filipinos to go All Out this Summer

The leading superapp touts several activities both in-app and in its Summer Hangout spots With over 1,000 prizes available for lucky app users, Grab is...

Cebu Pacific Transitions to Electric Vehicle to Service Employees

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, is transitioning its Juander Shuttle service to 100% electric, zero-emission minibuses for the commuting needs of...

Cebu Pacific holds P199 seat sale until April 30

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, is encouraging every Juan to seize the moment and take advantage of its low fares as...
The decline in prices of fish and other commodities contributed to the easing of price pressures in April. The Bangko Central ng Pilipinas projects a downtrend in inflation this month. AJ PALCULLO/PN

BSP sees inflation cooling down within 6.3% to 7.1% in April

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is projecting that inflation will continue its downtrend this month on the back of easing food, fuel, and...
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PH keeps out of US’ intellectual property watch list for 10 years

THE Philippines has kept its clean record for 10 years in the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) Special 301 Report, which listed countries where...
Job-seekers queue at a job fair in Bacolod City. PN FILE PHOTO

70K jobs available on Labor Day – DOLE

THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will be offering 70,000 jobs from different sectors during its career fair as it kicks off the...
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PH urged to roll out carbon pricing to cut emissions

THE Philippines is encouraged to follow the initiatives of Southeast Asian neighbors Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand, on the rollout of any form of...