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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed four proclamations expanding two economic zones in Southern Tagalog and establishing two in Negros Oriental and Batangas, bringing to 46 the number of ecozones whose growth was spurred during his watch. “The presidential proclamations covering 46 ecozones are projected to bring in P141.2 billion worth of investments and generate close […]
The House Committee on Senior Citizens chaired by United Senior Citizens Party-list Representative Milagros Aquino-Magsaysay approved the consolidation of several measures expanding employment opportunities for senior citizens. Approved for consolidation were House Bills (HBs) 7319, 7568, 8940, 9792, 10133, and 10138. The consolidated bill, when enacted, would amend Republic Act (RA) No. 7432, otherwise known […]
Makati Mayor Nancy Binay signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Golden Arches Development Corporation and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) at Makati City Hall to launch the Senior Citizen Employment Program, opening more opportunities for senior citizens to stay active in the workforce. Golden Arches Development Corporation Vice President for Human Capital […]
Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado recently met with San Miguel Corporation Chairman and CEO Ramon Ang in Manila. “We discussed potential investment opportunities that will further drive economic growth, generate quality jobs, and expand sustainable development initiatives for Bohol, a designated UNESCO Global Geopark,” Aumentado said. “We discussed potential investment opportunities that will further drive economic […]
Over 600,000 Filipinos are expected to graduate from trainings provided by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority this year. The next challenge now lies in ensuring that these graduates find jobs immediately, according to a member of the House of Representatives’ higher and technical education committee. Tesda secured a historic P19-billion allocation for […]
The Philippines is set to gain 3,000 new jobs and stronger participation in global semiconductor and electronic supply chains as Japanese firm MinebeaMitsumi Inc. presents a P25 billion expansion of its local operations. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. discussed MinebeaMitsumi’s expansion during a meeting with MinebeaMitsumi Representative Director, Chairman, and CEO Yoshihisa Kainuma held on the […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) recently launched the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) in three leading public schools in Metro Manila to remove severe financial and bureaucratic barriers faced by graduating Senior High School (SHS) students. The one-stop shop is a response to the difficulties experienced by SHS Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) and Alternative Learning System (ALS) […]
Senator Bong Go reiterated the importance of technical-vocational education to increase the prospects of graduates for employment, rise from their current condition, and contribute to communities. In his message during the graduation ceremony of scholars from Greenhand Integrated Farm in Basey, Samar, Go said, “Sa pamamagitan ng TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority) at […]
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro expressed support for the regional launch of the Trabaho Para sa Bayan (TPB) Plan 2025–2034 of the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development Central Visayas (DEPDev 7) held at the Level 1 Atrium of Robinsons Galleria Cebu.“We recognize that employment is not just about numbers — it is about dignity, opportunity, […]
Agriculture remains a crucial engine of employment in the Philippines, but fresh data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) bring a familiar weakness into sharp focus. Many of the jobs the sector generates still come and go with the seasons, a reality that Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said highlights the urgent need to turn […]