Tag: government
Job generation better than pay hike — economist
MANILA, May 1 (Mabuhay) -– A private economist on Wednesday said it is more important for the government to create more jobs than to hike salaries because higher wages will discourage foreign investments. Dr. Ernesto Pernia of the University of the Philippines School of Economics said the minimum wage rate in the Philippines is already [...]
Aquino promises ‘real’ solutions to problems of employers, workers
MANILA, Apr 30 (Mabuhay) — On the eve of the Labor Day celebration, President Benigno Aquino III on Tuesday vowed “real” solutions to the problems not only of the workers and employers, but of the entire country. “Ang maipapangako po namin ngayong araw ng paggawa — Tunay na solusyon na tumutugon, hindi lang sa mga [...]
Chiz to U.S.: Pay Tubbataha damage in cash, not kind
MANILA, Apr 24 (Mabuhay) – The government should not accept a suggestion that the United States government provide aid to cover for the P58 million in damages to the Tubbataha Reef, re-electionist Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said. He said the U.S. should pay in cash, not in kind. “I insist that the U.S. government pay [...]
Aquino witnesses signing of lease agreement between PHIVIDEC and Filinvest that offers long-term solution to Mindanao’s energy problems
President Benigno S. Aquino III witnessed the ceremonial contract signing of PHIVIDEC and Filinvest Development Utilities Inc. in Malacanang on Wednesday on the lease agreement that paves the way for the construction of a power generation facility in Misamis Oriental. “This contract signing today demonstrates a new face of Philippine governance: We are witnessing a [...]
Lesson of EDSA is not just about gaining back our freedom by overthrowing a dictator but also using this freedom to inspire Filipinos to forge ahead towards progress – President Aquino
MANILA, Feb 25 (Mabuhay) — President Benigno S. Aquino III called on the Filipino people to look at the fruits borne out by the successful and bloodless ousting of a dictator 27 years ago as inspiration to drive our collective will towards reaping the rewards of freedom and forging on to achieve the country’s sustainable [...]
AccuWeather Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Global Weather Media Company — Trusted for Superior Accuracy – Looks Ahead to Next 50 Years State College, PA — November 15, 2012 – AccuWeather, Inc. marks 50 years of operation today by launching a year-long recognition of the company’s 50th anniversary through a series of events, as well as retrospective stories and videos on [...]
President Aquino vows to uphold and protect consumer rights
MANILA, Oct 11 (Mabuhay) — President Benigno S. Aquino III assured Filipinos that their rights as consumers, as specified under Republic Act 7394 otherwise known as the Consumer Act of the Philippines, will continue to be upheld and protected under his Administration. The President gave the assurance in his speech keynoting the opening ceremonies of [...]
Obama calls new crisis debt talks
WASHINGTON, July 20, 2011 (AFP) – US President Barack Obama on Wednesday called his top Democratic allies and Republican foes to separate White House talks to hammer out a compromise that would avert a disastrous debt default. With an August 2 deadline looming, White House spokesman Jay Carney said Obama would accept a short-term deal [...]
