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Working Professionals in the Philippines have Better Work-Life Balance than Singapore and Malaysia

Monster Philippines launches its #WorkLifeBalance campaign to highlight the importance of prioritising a modern approach to work and encouraging employers to implement policies that promote a wholesome, complete and harmonious…

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UNDP, DENR and ADEC Innovations to develop a Biodiversity Monitoring and Investment Platform

Manila, Philippines (4 March 2019) – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) together with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through its…

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Market Competition Key to Create More and Better Jobs in the Philippines

MANILA, March 4, 2019 – Fostering fair market competition in key sectors including electricity, telecommunications, and transport, can improve services and generate higher-paying jobs in the Philippines, accelerating poverty reduction, according…

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Historic Metro Manila Subway breaks ground

VALENZUELA CITY, Feb. 28 — The “pipe dream” is now a reality. The Metro Manila Subway, the Philippines’ first underground railway system, officially broke ground today, 27 February 2019, in…

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The incredible Metro Manila Subway breaks ground today

VALENZUELA CITY, Feb. 27 — In more developed parts of the Asia Pacific such as Japan, mass transit systems effectively and efficiently ferry millions of passengers per day from home…

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Enhancing efficiency and pre-empting a looming port congestion

MANILA, Feb. 26 — With the economic consequences of the 2014 congestion problem at the country’s two major ports still fresh in the minds of port stakeholders, Customs Commissioner Rey…

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DPWH completes P199-million sports complex in Zamboanga City

MANILA, Feb. 23 — Residents of Zamboanga City can once again enjoy sports and other recreational activities as Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar announced the completion of the…

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PH, JAPAN tackle infra development and peace-building initiatives for Mindanao

JAPAN, Feb. 23 — High-level officials from the Philippines and Japan comprising the Joint Committee on Infrastructure Development and Economic Cooperation convene its seventh meeting in Osaka, Japan on February…

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President Duterte inks monumental legislative measures

MALACAÑANG —President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Wednesday, February 20, signed vital legislative measures that would improve the country’s health care, trade and investment system, and sports training. “I am pleased…

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President Duterte calls on BIMP-EAGA member countries to unite for economic, security boost

DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday, February 19, called on its neighboring countries to unite to overcome economic slowdown and security challenges in the region. The Chief…

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NAIA Terminal 2 rehabilitation in full swing

PASAY CITY, Feb. 18 — The renovation of NAIA Terminal 2 is in full swing, according to Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Ed Monreal. “We started last September…

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DPWH completes surveys, water quality tests to start dredging activities in Manila Bay

MANILA, Feb. 15 –Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar said dredging activities will soon begin in Manila Bay with the completion of data gathering activities of the DPWH-Bureau…

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Bank gives aid to typhoon-hit schools

CEBU, Feb. 15 — In response to the Department of Education’s call for assistance for typhoon-hit schools in Northern Samar, the CitySavings Bank spearheaded relief operations in 12 schools in…

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DOF cites Japan’s strong support for Build, Build, Build

DAVAO CITY, Feb. 11 — Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has underscored the “generous support” extended by Japan in helping jumpstart the Philippines’ ambitious “Build, Build, Build” infrastructure program, which…

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P188.2 billion allocated for defense department in 2019

QUEZON CITY, Feb. 11 — Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno of the Department of Budget and Management gave his lecture on the Economics of Government Defense Spending at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon…

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BOI investment approvals off to a good start, up 91% in Jan 2019

MAKATI CITY, Feb. 11 — Fresh from a record-breaking P915 billion in investment approvals last year, the Philippine Board of Investments (BOI), the country’s lead industry development and investment promotion…

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DOT gears up for 2 major aviation confabs

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is gearing up for two major aviation events in an effort to boost the Philippines’ bid as one of Asia’s aviation hubs. Slated on March…

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ADB Debuts in Offshore Philippine Peso Bond Market

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (8 February 2019) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised 5.2204 billion Philippine pesos ($100 million) from a new issue of local currency bonds in the international…

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President Duterte fumes over red tape, corruption in govt

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Thursday, February 7, expressed his frustration over the perennial problem of red tape and corruption in the government. During the oath-taking of newly appointed officials…

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Philippines online hiring on a roll with 17% annual growth

● Online hiring in the Philippines experienced a strong growth rate of 17% year-on-year between December 2017 and 2018, as per the latest Monster Employment Index (MEI). ● The Hospitality…

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Working Professionals in the Philippines have Better Work-Life Balance than Singapore and Malaysia

UNDP, DENR and ADEC Innovations to develop a Biodiversity Monitoring and Investment Platform

Market Competition Key to Create More and Better Jobs in the Philippines

Historic Metro Manila Subway breaks ground

The incredible Metro Manila Subway breaks ground today

Enhancing efficiency and pre-empting a looming port congestion

DPWH completes P199-million sports complex in Zamboanga City

PH, JAPAN tackle infra development and peace-building initiatives for Mindanao

President Duterte calls on BIMP-EAGA member countries to unite for economic, security boost

NAIA Terminal 2 rehabilitation in full swing

DPWH completes surveys, water quality tests to start dredging activities in Manila Bay

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Bank gives aid to typhoon-hit schools

DOF cites Japan’s strong support for Build, Build, Build

P188.2 billion allocated for defense department in 2019

BOI investment approvals off to a good start, up 91% in Jan 2019

DOT gears up for 2 major aviation confabs

ADB Debuts in Offshore Philippine Peso Bond Market

President Duterte fumes over red tape, corruption in govt

Philippines online hiring on a roll with 17% annual growth

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