Monthly Archives: June 2012

Think tanks, banks upgrade Phl growth forecast

Published by rudy Date posted on June 2, 2012

MANILA, Philippines – Investment banks and think tanks upgraded their economic growth forecasts for the Philippines after it posted a stronger-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6.4 percent in the first quarter of the year. New York-based think tank Global Source Partners upgraded the country’s GDP growth forecast to five percent instead of 4.5…

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Pinoys ready to be hired for massive Iraqi reconstruction effort

Published by rudy Date posted on June 2, 2012

Manila, Philippines – The Philippines has conveyed to the Iraqi government its commitment to assist in the manpower requirements of Iraq amid a massive reconstruction effort, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday. Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario reiterated on Thursday the Philippines’ commitment during a bilateral meeting with visiting Iraqi Foreign Minister…

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Bill for free high school education through distance learning OK’d

Published by rudy Date posted on June 2, 2012

Manila, Philippines – A bill seeking to provide equal opportunities to adults and out-of-school youth of high school age to avail of free high school education through distance learning was approved yesterday on third and final reading at the House of Representatives.

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P-Noy vows gov’t committed to ensure inclusive growth

Published by rudy Date posted on June 2, 2012

Manila, Philippines – President Aquino assured the public yesterday that his government was committed to ensure inclusive growth benefiting all sectors as the country’s gross domestic product grew 6.4 percent in the first quarter of the year.

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Service sector generates 1.1M new jobs; Q1 growth a surprise at 6.4%…

Published by rudy Date posted on June 1, 2012

…Tops Asian average of 3.7%… The Philippine economy grew 6.4 percent during the first quarter, the highest in Asia except for China. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) director general Arsenio Balisacan said growth was high enough to generate 1.1 million new jobs for the quarter.

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S&P says PH economy a ‘rare bright spot’

Published by rudy Date posted on June 1, 2012

Asean reaffirms plan on economic integration The economic forecast for many countries these days ranges from shaky to dismal, especially among industrialized countries. Yet, the Philippines and Indonesia stand out as rare examples of emerging Asian economies with positive rating outlooks.

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for democracy in Myanmar,
with the daily protests of
people in Myanmar against
the military coup and
continuing oppression.

 

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