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62% of Filipino workers use mostly general skills
More than half of Filipino workers are using mostly general skills, according to a recent study of state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). Authored by PIDS Senior Research Fellow Connie Bayudan-Dacuycuy and De La Salle University Professor Lawrence Dacuycucy, the study...
CBCP advises public against panic buying of medicines
An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Monday appealed to the people not to buy essential medicines in bulk if they do not need them, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. “Let us not be greedy in purchasing medicines If you don'...
DOH issues home quarantine guidelines
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday released a set of home quarantine guidelines for individuals positive who have been infected with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) to keep hospitals from being congested as new infections continue to rise. according to a report by Philippine News Agen...
Bill criminalizing child marriage signed into law
Child marriage is now a public crime under a new law signed by President Rodrigo Duterte, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Republic Act (R.A.) No. 11596, also known as An Act Prohibiting the Practice of Child Marriage and Imposing Penalties, was signed by Duterte on Dec. 10, 2021 an...
RCEP trade deal takes effect
The world's largest free trade pact forged by 15 Asia-Pacific countries entered into force Saturday to provide a tailwind for the region's post-pandemic recovery and a catalyst for global economic progress, bringing a ray of hope, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. The Re...
NCR remains at low risk for Covid-19
The National Capital Region (NCR) is under the low-risk classification for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) with an increase in its average number of new cases in the recent week, the OCTA Research Group said in a report by Philippine News Agency. In its latest report, the group noted NCR’...
Private sector receives 663,400 AstraZeneca doses
The KLM flight carrying 663,400 doses of private-sector procured AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines arrived at the NAIA Terminal 3 on Sunday night, December 19. “This shows the commitment of the private sector as well as the government in helping us achieve the 54 million [fully vaccinated Filipin...
Fujitsu global delivery center in PH receives UNWEP award
A United Nations award recognizes, for the second consecutive year1, the unstinting efforts of Fujitsu employees in the Philippines to give back to the community. The Fujitsu Global Delivery Center (GDC) in the Philippines was named 1st Runner-up for Community Engagement and Partnersh...
Navotas asks residents to get cash assistance
Navotas City Mayor Toby Tiangco on Wednesday, Dec. 15, has urged city residents who have not received any COVID-19 assistance to coordinate with the local government to get their “LGU ayuda”, according to a report by Manila Bulletin. In a Facebook live, Tiangco said that the funds for t...
Duterte vows to stay neutral on 2022 elections
The Duterte administration will stand “neutral” during the May 2022 national and elections, President Rodrigo Duterte said in a report by Philippine News Agency. In a prerecorded Talk to the People, he made this assurance while giving a recap of his participation in the Summit for ...
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