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Philippines Raises Taal Volcano Alert on Increasing Unrest
The Philippines increased its alert level on Taal volcano as the tourist attraction 65 kilometers south of the capital recorded increased unrest.
Philippines’ unemployment rate steady at 8.7% in January
The Philippines’ unemployment rate remained at 8.7% in January, unchanged from the last official survey in October, with more people rejoining the labour force as the country relaxed coronavirus curbs …
Philippines human rights watchdog launches probe as nine killed in anti-communist raids Duterte govt says were ‘legal’
The Philippines human rights watchdog has launched a probe after nine unarmed people died during a police operation. The deaths followed the president’s order to troops to “kill” rebels, but the govt …
Most Philippine employers say they plan to raise salaries this year
REUTERSEMPLOYERS in the Philippines expect to raise salaries by an average of 5.6% this year — the slowest pace in over a decade — as companies remain cautiously optimistic amid the coronavirus crisis …
Philippines so far vaccinated 44,000 vs. COVID-19, says Galvez
More than 44,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in the Philippines, the country’s vaccines czar Secretary Carlito Galvez said on Monday. In a briefing chaired by President Rodrigo …
Philippines best workplace
Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture and the people behind the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For™ list since 1998, announces the Philippines’ Best Workplaces for 2021.
Philippines Expects to Receive 20 Million Vaccine Doses by June
The Philippines expects to receive 20 million Covid-19 vaccine doses by June or July. About 1.1 million vaccine doses has arrived as of Monday, Carlito Galvez, who heads the nation’s vaccine …
Rights Groups Accuse Philippines Authorities of “State Terror” in Killing of 9 Activists
In the Philippines, a local rights group has accused security forces of killing nine activists during a series of raids Sunday. The raids came just two days after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered …
BI upholds decision ordering Dutch missionary to leave the Philippines
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) stood by its decision to expel a Dutch missionary from the Philippines for participating in protests. In a statement, the BI said the Board of Commissioners denied for …