Monthly Archives: July 2019

This AI software is ‘coaching’ customer service workers. Soon it could be bossing you around, too

Published by rudy Date posted on July 8, 2019

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P11-T public investment program seen to curb poverty incidence in PH

Published by rudy Date posted on July 8, 2019

By: Ben O. de Vera , Philippine Daily Inquirer, Jul 08, 2019 The Duterte administration’s plan to spend P10.98 trillion on public investments during its six years in office will ultimately lift 440,000 people out of poverty by 2022, the country’s chief economist said.

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BREAK: Duterte’s net satisfaction rating reaches new record-high in Q2 2019— SWS

Published by rudy Date posted on July 8, 2019

by Neil Arwin Mercado, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Jul 8, 2019 MANILA, Philippines — Some 80 percent of adult Filipinos are satisfied with the performance of President Rodrigo Duterte for the second quarter of 2019, the Social Weather Stations (SWS) revealed Monday.

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If capitalism is broken, maybe it’s fixable

Published by rudy Date posted on July 8, 2019

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The effects of land reforms on farm size and agricultural productivity

Published by rudy Date posted on July 8, 2019

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Labor group slams employers for seeking veto on ‘endo’ bill

Published by rudy Date posted on July 7, 2019

by Sheila Crisostomo (The Philippine Star) – Jul 7, 2019 MANILA, Philippines — Labor group Partido Manggagawa (PM) has assailed employers for calling on President Duterte to veto the security of tenure bill.

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Philippines officials hit for conduct in Geneva rights meet

Published by rudy Date posted on July 7, 2019

by Rhodina Villanueva (The Philippine Star) – Jul 7, 2019 MANILA, Philippines — Rights defenders have expressed dismay over the behavior of Philippine officials, including government supporters, during the 41st session of the (UNHRC) in Geneva, Switzerland.

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CHR probes human trafficking in Pangasinan

Published by rudy Date posted on July 7, 2019

by Consuelo Marquez, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Jul 7, 2019 MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Saturday said had started its own investigation into the alleged trafficking of Lumads from Mindanao to Pangasinan.

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Inflation slows down to 2.7% in June 2019

Published by rudy Date posted on July 6, 2019

(UPDATED) This is well within the government’s target and the lowest inflation rate since September 2017 by Ralf Rivas, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Jul 6, 2019 MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – After the slight increase in May, inflation slowed down to 2.7% in June, said the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Friday, July 5.

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DOLE disputes report on Pinoy workers’ condition

Published by rudy Date posted on July 6, 2019

by Sheila Crisostomo (The Philippine Star) – Jul 6, 2019 MANILA, Philippines — Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III yesterday disputed a report that the Philippines is among the worst countries in the world for workers, saying Filipino workers enjoy greater protection under the Duterte administration.

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Violence erupts as Nutriasia workers go on strike in Laguna

Published by rudy Date posted on July 6, 2019

by Maricar Cinco, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Jul 6, 2019 Violence erupts as Nutriasia workers go on strike in Laguna SAN PEDRO CITY — Violence erupted at the factory of condiment-maker NutriAsia in Cabuyao City in Laguna province after “hundreds” of workers went on strike Saturday morning.

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Killing of transport leader, arrest of 9 others on Negros Island slammed

Published by rudy Date posted on July 6, 2019

by Nestor P. Burgos Jr., Philippine Daily Inquirer, Jul 6, 2019 ILOILO CITY –– Church leaders and human rights groups have decried the killing of a transport leader and the arrest of a pastor and nine other members of church and farmers groups on Negros Island since last week.

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Phone banking: 3% interest, no minimum deposit

Published by rudy Date posted on July 6, 2019

by Tony S. Bergonia, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Jul 6, 2019 MANILA, Philippines — A savings account that offers 3% interest, does not require a minimum deposit or maintaining balance and needs only a smartphone to open and maintain.

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Inflation slows down to 2.7% in June 2019

Published by NTUCPHL Date posted on July 6, 2019

Inflation slows down to 2.7% in June 2019 (UPDATED) This is well within the government’s target and the lowest inflation rate since September 2017 Ralf Rivas Published: 9:03 AM July 5, 2019 Updated: 1:20 AM July 6, 2019 MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – After the slight increase in May, inflation slowed down to 2.7% in June,…

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Inflation eases to 22-month low of 2.7% in June

Published by rudy Date posted on July 5, 2019

By: Ben O. de Vera – Reporter, Inquirer Business, Jul 05, 2019 MANILA, Philippines — Base effects, free tuition at state universities and colleges (SUCs), and lower rice prices pulled inflation down to 2.7 percent year-on-year in June, the slowest rate of increase in prices of basic commodities in 22 months.

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Rice liberalization to boost GDP — NEDA

Published by rudy Date posted on July 5, 2019

by Czeriza Valencia (The Philippine Star) – Jul 5, 2019 MANILA, Philippines — The ongoing liberalization of rice trade in the country can potentially boost gross domestic product (GDP) growth by 0.44 percentage point as the agriculture sector would be diversified,” the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said.

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Rice tariffication yields P5.9 B since law’s effectivity

Published by rudy Date posted on July 5, 2019

by Mary Grace Padin (The Philippine Star) – Jul 5, 2019 MANILA, Philippines — The government has collected P5.9 billion in rice tariffs since the liberalization of rice imports in March, according to the Department of Finance.

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Just 10 per cent of workers receive nearly half of global pay

Published by rudy Date posted on July 4, 2019

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Workers’ rights situation in Phl deteriorating — CHR

Published by rudy Date posted on July 4, 2019

by Janvic Mateo (The Philippine Star) – Jul 4, 2019 MANILA, Philippines — The situation of workers in the Philippines continued to deteriorate in the past year, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said yesterday, citing the latest Global Rights Index released by the International Trade Union Confederation.

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‘Philippines still far from developing culture of workplace safety’

Published by rudy Date posted on July 4, 2019

by Mayen Jaymalin (The Philippine Star) – Jul 4, 2019 MANILA, Philippines — Even with the implementation of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) law, the country is still far from developing a culture of safe and healthy workplace.

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Study: PHL policies impede innovative drugs’ development

Published by rudy Date posted on July 4, 2019

By Elijah Felice Rosales, Businessmirror, Jul 4, 2019 THE Philippines has one of the most restrictive trade regimes in Southeast Asia for pharmaceutical items in spite of rising consumer spending on health, according to a study.

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50,000 New call-center jobs at risk in Duterte plan

Published by rudy Date posted on July 4, 2019

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Warning issued for Filipinos seeking jobs in UAE

Published by rudy Date posted on July 3, 2019

by Angel Tesorero /Dubai, Jul 3, 2019 The warning was shared at a press briefing. Philippine diplomatic officials reminded their kababayans (compatriots) to be vigilant in using social media when looking for jobs. Last year, the Assistance to the Nationals (ATN) repatriated around 2,000 Filipinos, most of whom were illegally recruited to work in the…

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These are the top 10 emerging technologies of 2019

Published by rudy Date posted on July 2, 2019

by Johnny Wood, Jul 2, 2019 Which of today’s technologies will shape tomorrow’s world? A new report compiled by the World Economic Forum reveals some of the breakthrough innovations that are expected to radically impact the global social and economic order.

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Who is first (and last) in the race to build a workforce fit for the future?

Published by rudy Date posted on July 2, 2019

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DOLE padlocks Iloilo meat factory after grinder mishap

Published by rudy Date posted on July 2, 2019

by Mayen Jaymalin (The Philippine Star), Jul 2, 2019 MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has ordered the closure of a meat factory in Iloilo after one of its workers died when half of his body was drawn into a meat grinder last week.

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Economic managers differ on sugar lib plan

Published by rudy Date posted on July 2, 2019

By Elijah Felice Rosales, Business Mirror, Jul 2, 2019 THE standoff on the sugar trade liberalization has begun. Economic managers are headed for a collision course on whether or not to allow the open importation of sugar.

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Antarctic sea ice in dizzying decline since 2014: study

Published by rudy Date posted on July 2, 2019

by Ivan Couronne, Agence France-Presse, Jul 2, 2019 WASHINGTON – After mysteriously expanding for decades, Antarctica’s sea ice cover melted by an area four times greater than France in just a few years and now stands at a record low, according to a study published Monday.

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Pro-foreign investment laws can triple FDI inflows — Pernia

Published by rudy Date posted on July 2, 2019

by Czeriza Valencia (The Philippine Star), Jul 2, 2019 MANILA, Philippines — Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the country can increase three-fold by amending three key investment laws that would ease restrictions on capital from overseas, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said yesterday.

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DOF bares economic priorities for next 3 years

Published by rudy Date posted on July 2, 2019

by Mary Grace Padin (The Philippine Star), Jul 2, 2019 MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Finance (DOF) has outlined five major economic policies that will be prioritized by the Duterte administration in the second half of its term to further propel economic growth and provide opportunities for Filipinos.

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