Day: August 6, 2025

Manila: Employment rate in the Philippines rose to 96.3 percent in June 2025 from month-ago’s 96.1 percent, driven by more people hired in the services sector. Data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Wednesday showed that around 50.47 million Filipinos were employed last June, up from 50.29 million in the previous month. According to Philippines News Agency, most of these, at around 61.4 percent, are in the services sector, followed by those in the agriculture, 20.9 percent and the industry sector, 17.7 percent. Employment rate in June 2024 was at 96.9 percent. Underemployment in June this year also improved

New delhi: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. described his ongoing state visit to India as one of his ‘most productive and constructive,’ as he concluded the second day of his five-day trip aimed at strengthening relations with one of Asia’s significant players. Marcos made these comments during a meeting with Indian President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, expressing gratitude for the warm welcome extended to him and his delegation. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos highlighted the historical bond between the Philippines and India, reflecting on his father’s previous engagements with the country. He noted the fruitful outcomes of

Manila: The number of houses damaged by last month’s enhanced southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Crising, Dante, and Emong has breached the 73,000 mark. In its latest situational report on Wednesday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said the number of damaged houses has climbed to 73,059 – 64,593 “partially damaged” and 8,466 “totally damaged.” According to Philippines News Agency, the damaged homes were reported in 16 regions, with Region 1 or the Ilocos Region having the most significant number at 67,763. Of this number, 60,121 are tagged as “partially damaged” and 7,642 as “totally damaged.” Last

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has mandated a 60-day suspension of rice importation, effective September 1, 2025, aimed at safeguarding local farmers during the peak harvest season. The announcement was made by Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez, following a cabinet meeting held during the President’s five-day state visit. According to Philippines News Agency, the decision was made after consultations with cabinet members and a recommendation from Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. The temporary halt is designed to stabilize local palay prices, ensuring that farmers are not undermined by the availability of cheaper imported rice. “Right now,

Manila: The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is introducing a new free agency rule that would control the movement among those who decide to transfer to another league. In a resolution approved by the league’s board of governors, players who refuse to re-sign with their mother teams and pack their bags elsewhere will be disallowed to make a PBA return for three years. According to Philippines News Agency, with the motion approved on July 17 and immediately executed the following day, the ban has already affected Jamie Malonzo and William Navarro, who did not re-sign with Ginebra and Magnolia, respectively. Malonzo