December, 2023

• 4 December

  Didipio honored anew as safest underground mine

  

  The Didipio Mine bagged its second consecutive safest underground mining operation award at the 69th Annual National Mines Safety and Environment Conference (ANMSEC) in Baguio City. Atty. Joan Adaci-Cattiling, Didipio Mine President and General Manager for External Affairs and Social Performance, said that the award is a testament to the company’s commitment to having not only a safe working environment …

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• 4 December

  GSIS, JICA link-up to bolster protection of state assets

  

  The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) partners with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to improve the protection of public properties and assets against disasters. On the instruction of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the GSIS is working with the Department of Finance in building up capacity in all the aspects of public insurance including underwriting, loss control and management, insurance …

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• 4 December

  Government economic strategies in place to sustain growth and resilience

  

  Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno shared with the Malacañang press corps on November 28, 2023 the Philippine government’s strategies to sustain robust economic growth and resilience amid the global economic slowdown, following his presentation to President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. in a high-level sectoral meeting on the same day. The Philippine economy grew by 5.9 percent in the third quarter …

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• 4 December

  Protests calling for permanent ceasefire in Palestine held

  

  Thousands of activists in Asia held protests in six countries last November 23 to amplify the growing worldwide clamour for an immediate permanent ceasefire in Palestine, where the brutal occupation by Israel-led forces has caused the countless loss of human lives.  Civil society groups from around the world marked November 23 as the Global Day of Action in Solidarity with …

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• 4 December

  BOC modernization, enhanced trade facilitation rank Philippines 2nd-best in ASEAN region

  

  The Bureau of Customs (BOC)’s progress in modernizing customs administration and enhancing trade facilitation under the leadership of Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno has driven the Philippines to rank second-best among Southeast Asian (ASEAN) nations in the 2023 United Nations Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation.  The Survey, jointly conducted by various UN bodies, covers over 160 economies around the …

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• 4 December

  EU recognizes Phl’s progress in GSP Report

  

  The European Union’s Fourth GSP Report, released recently, recognized the important strides made by the Philippines’ current administration and its commitment to GSP+ compliance. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual emphasized that the constructive dialogues within the GSP+ framework paved the way for the Philippines to address points of concerns.  “The EU GSP+ is beneficial both for …

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• 1 December

  From challenges to change: SM Foundation and SM Prime build new school facility in Laguna

  

  Overcrowded classrooms, insufficient learning time, inadequately designed learning spaces, and teacher dissatisfaction pose challenges to the Philippine education system. The challenges faced by the Philippine education system are multifaceted. With inadequate time for instruction, students are unable to grasp concepts thoroughly, leading to a compromised educational experience. Non-conducive learning environments contribute to an atmosphere that hampers intellectual growth. These challenges …

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November, 2023

• 30 November

  PBBM commits to better the rice communities and farmers’ lives

  

  At the 35th National Rice R4D (research for development) conference held at the central station of the Philippine Rice Research Institute, newly-appointed Agriculture Secretary Francis Tiu Laurel Jr. spoke on behalf of his predecessor, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in expressing his shared commitment to advance the rice communities and improve the lives of those in rice-growing communities. Saying his speech …

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• 30 November

  Seed companies eye investing in the Philippines

  

  At the recently-concluded Asian Seed Congress 2023 held in Christchurch, New Zealand, several private seed companies of different crops showed interest in investing in the Philippines as part of their market diversification strategy. Those that indicated interest to invest in the Philippines were from Malaysia and  China to share their new technologies.  The idea is to make high quality seeds …

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• 30 November

  Williams fuels Phoenix’s 4th win

  

  By Robert Andaya Games Friday:(Philsports Arena)4 p.m. – NorthPort vs TNT8 p.m. – NLEX vs. Magnolia PHOENIX Super LPG is on a roll. With import Jonatahan Williams leading the way, Phoenix demolished Terrafirma, 103-84 , to extend its winning streak to three straight games in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Williams showcased his scoring prowess by …

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