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October 10, 2024

Add’l 60K to 80K jobs in PEZA zones eyed this year

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) targets to add 60,000 to 80,000 jobs this year within its ecozones across the country.

In an interview with Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon Thursday, PEZA Director General Tereso Panga said the investment promoti…

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Peso’s weakness drags local shares

The local bourse extended its shedding amid profit-taking as the peso depreciated against the US dollar on Thursday.

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell 0.18 percent to 7,411.47, while All Shares gained 0.10 percent to close at 4,037.52.

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Antique honors 15 outstanding senior citizens

Fifteen senior citizens in the province of Antique were recognized for helping preserve the province’s rich history, culture, and arts and for their active contribution to their organization and community, during the 2024 Provincial Senior Citizen’s C…

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Army told to prevent NPA resurgence in Bohol

The 47th Infantry Battalion (47IB) of the Philippine Army based in Negros Oriental is relentlessly sustaining its operations in nearby Bohol province to prevent a resurgence of the New People’s Army (NPA).

Lt. Col. Magno Mapalad, 47IB commanding offi…

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Solon seeks add’l P10B for rural electrification

A lawmaker on Thursday proposed an additional PHP10 billion to be allocated for the National Electrification Administration’s (NEA) rural electrification program in 2025.

Cagayan de Oro City 2nd District Representative Rufus Rodriguez said NEA is cur…

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