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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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International Data Corporation (IDC), a global leader in market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the technology sector, has conferred the prestigious Best in Future of Customer Experience award upon SM Development Corporation (SMDC) in the 7th IDC Future Enterprise Awards (FEA) for the Philippines. IDC’s Future Enterprise framework envisions how organizations must adapt to thrive in increasingly digital markets. …
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The SM Foundation (SMFI) celebrated the graduation of its 397 scholars from the class of 2023, including 8 summa cum laude, 72 cum laude, 55 magna cum laude, and 26 academic distinction awardees. Held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, the presentation of graduates served as a mark of the significant milestone in the scholars’ academic journeys and …
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