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BoI says investment pledges reach P607B
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INVESTMENT COMMITMENTS approved by the Board of Investments (BoI) reached P607.22 billion as of April 17. BoI Director for Investment Policy and Planning Service Sandra Marie S. Recolizado said that the investment promotion agency approved a total of 117 projects, which mostly came from domestic investors. “Our total approved…
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Startup trailblazers share tips on starting a business
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From raising funds, to scaling operations efficiently to navigating market competition — the list of obstacles a startup faces is endless. Fortunately, starting a business in 2024 may not be as daunting as it was a decade ago when the Philippine startup ecosystem was young and startups lacked support. This…
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Around 15 PPP projects up for NEDA Board approval next year
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AROUND 15 public-private partnership (PPP) proposals may be submitted to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board for approval next year, the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center said. “We’re hoping [that] under just the solicited and PDMF (Project Development and Monitoring Facility) funded projects [for] next year, maybe around 15…
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Winning OFW families grateful to OWWA for MOFYA, cite BDO for fostering culture of saving
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The winners of the Model OFW Family of the Year Awards (MOFYA) — who won the annual search for the best practices on nurturing their family amid challenges — expressed their gratitude to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) for the honor and to BDO Unibank as well for instilling…
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Empowering women to stand up against HPV and Cervical Cancer
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Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It is a preventable cancer and highly treatable if diagnosed early. In 2020, cervical cancer claimed the lives of over 300,000 women globally. In the Philippines, 11 women die of the disease…
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Is Puregold teasing the year’s panalo collab of the Philippines’ biggest music artists?
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Social media has been on fire speculating about Puregold collaborating with the hottest names in the local music scene. The buzz started after Puregold made two teaser posts on their social media this past April 12th that seemed to hint at an announcement involving major Pinoy pop artists. The first…
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FBI says Chinese hackers preparing to attack US infrastructure
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Nashville, Tennessee – Chinese government-linked hackers have burrowed into U.S. critical infrastructure and are waiting “for just the right moment to deal a devastating blow,” FBI Director Christopher Wray said on Thursday. An ongoing Chinese hacking campaign known as Volt Typhoon has successfully gained access to numerous American companies in…
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US labor market stays resilient
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WASHINGTON – The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits was unchanged at a low level last week, pointing to continued labor market strength that is driving the economy. Labor market resilience, together with elevated inflation have led financial markets and some economists to expect that the Federal…
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Rate cut delays seen to slow growth
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HIGHER FOR LONGER interest rates will keep inflation at bay but at the cost of slower economic growth, analysts said.
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Philippines, New Zealand eye forces deal, share concern over South China Sea
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MANILA – Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon agreed on Thursday to deepen defense cooperation and expressed serious concern over the South China Sea, where the Philippines and China have had maritime run-ins. China claims almost the entire South China Sea, a conduit…