The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business
On September 8, 2024, the Philippine Finest Business Awards & Outstanding Achievers 2024 took center stage at The Hexagon Events Place, celebrating the most exceptional individuals and businesses in the country. The event, organized by La Visual Corporation and SIRBISU Channel, recognized both rising talents and seasoned achievers, with a focus on innovation, excellence, and significant contributions across industries. The …
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September, 2024
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20 September
SM Foundation KSK farmers’ potential in Davao City, ready to take off
Francisco Bangoy International Airport serves as one of the primary entry points to Davao City, Mindanao’s premier urban hub, and acts as the main access route to the southern Philippines. Aside from being a gateway to the region, the Davao International Airport has recently become a starting point for local, organic farmers in the city. This is made possible through …
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20 September
Slow rollout of ASF vaccines deprive feedmillers of swine raisers’ market
By Rose de la Cruz Because of the slow rollout of vaccines against African Swine Fever, which led to the massive culling of hogs and the shrinking market of feeds of the feedmillers, the industry stakeholders are warning of possible skyrocketing pork prices this coming Christmas season, when demand normally peaks. The blame is being put on the slow clinical …
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20 September
DOLE’s TUPAD grants not answer to sustainable jobs
By Rose de la Cruz Just like every other grant programs which are not treated seriously by their recipients, the Department of Labor and Employment’s TUPAD (Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers) grant program– exacerbates underemployment, had failed to lead to a sustainable, quality job, according to a study of the UP. Assistant Prof. Benjamin Velasco of the UP Diliman …
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20 September
Simply own it: Things to consider when getting your first property
For many, acquiring their own home seems far-fetched, but with the influx of many property developments, many dared and succeeded in getting one. If you’ve been working for a few years and are looking to invest in your future, now could be the perfect time to buy your first property. The pandemic has accelerated the desire for homeownership, especially among …
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20 September
Japan commits to develop PHLPost infrastructure
PHLPost Postmaster General Luis D. Carlos expressed his appreciation to the Japanese government for fully supporting the Philippine Postal Service by sending Japanese consultants from Japan Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan, Japan Post and Toshiba to conduct a comprehensive study on its mail and parcel distribution at its office of exchange located at Central Mail Exchange Center …
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18 September
2024 palay output creeps slightly more than 2023
By Rose de la Cruz The actual palay production in 2023 was 20 million metric tons (MMT), considered a record compared to previous decades, but the production for 2024 would only be 20.1 MMT based on the downgraded forecast of the Department of Agriculture (from the original projection of 20.4 MMT) because of El Nino and subsequent losses from the …
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18 September
Younger generations worry about climate change
By Rose de la Cruz Just recently, my millennial kids were discussing about their generation and those of succeeding ones (Gens Y, Z and Alpha) and the different characteristics, skills and concerns. The views and preoccupations of Gens Y, Z and Alpha are about socio-civic disparities and climate change and how they could help ease the impact of climatic aberrations. …
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18 September
Martinez is TBL scoring champ
By Robert Andaya FORMER PBA player James Martinez did it again. Now with the Chaophraya Thunders, Martinez added another accolade to his career by earning the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for Point Made in the Thailand Basketball League. Martinez emerged as the top pick, surpassing Macky Acosta of the Suphanburi Mammoth, Marvin Lee of the Bangkok Tigers, and Pryimak …
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18 September
G FEST 2024 channels youth’s courage and passions through music, arts
BINI, SunKissed Lola, Denise Julia, other artists to perform live Globe is gearing up to inspire the Filipino youth with G FEST 2024, an electrifying three-leg event in Manila, Iloilo, and Davao that blends music and creativity to inspire courage and unleash self-expression. This year’s G FEST, part of the annual G Day festivities marking the iconic Globe prefix 0917, …
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