Retailers anticipate slower inflation in October
MANILA – The leadership of the Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association (PAGASA) has said October’s inflation numbers are likely to show a decline amid government interventions and consumers’ growing intolerance to further price…
PH, Korean students unite to promote environmental conservation
MANILA – Filipino and South Korean university students shared best practices in raising awareness on global environmental issues. During a global environment forum in Quezon City on Sunday, 300 Filipino students…
NAIA logs over 620K passengers traveling ahead of ‘Undas’
MANILA – The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) has recorded over 620,000 domestic and international passengers at the country’s main gateway ahead of “Undas” break. MIAA data released Tuesday showed that…
Centenarian recipients of P100K from DSWD now over 12K
MANILA – A total of 12,186 centenarians have received PHP100,000 incentives from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) from 2017 up to September this year, Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez…
CAVITIENDA Trade Fair Showcases Local Entrepreneurship in Cavite Province
The Department of Trade and Industry-Cavite, in collaboration with the local government of Silang and Acienda Designer Outlet, launched the “CAVITIENDA: Cavite’s Finest Products” Trade Fair. The event, which runs…
Solon seeks to address rising cases of animal abandonment
MANILA – Senator Mark Villar on Thursday called for the passage of a bill that seeks to encourage the adoption of stray and impounded animals, as the rising number of abandoned…
SSS: Maximum funeral benefits raised to P60K
MANILA – The Social Security System (SSS) on Wednesday said it has raised its maximum amount of funeral benefits to PHP60,000 to incentivize active membership. It noted that the implementation of…
DPWH reactivates motorist assistance program for ‘Undas’
MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Thursday said it will reactivate its composite teams to provide assistance to motorists in key thoroughfares for the All Saints’…
PH economic growth seen accelerating to 6% in Q3
MANILA – The Philippine economic growth likely accelerated in the third quarter of the year, driven by the growth in government spending, according to an economist. In a Viber message to…