Monthly Archives: November 2020

Affordable insurance pushed for poor households

Published by rudy Date posted on November 2, 2020

by Czeriza Valencia (The Philippine Star), 2 Nov 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Poverty alleviation programs for households near the poverty line should include the provision of affordable insurance and specialized access to credit to help them cope with economic shocks from extreme weather conditions, according to a report by the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU).

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Moratorium on new coal plants to guide investors into RE

Published by rudy Date posted on November 2, 2020

by Catherine Talavera (The Philippine Star), 2 Nov 2020 MANILA, Philippines — The recently declared moratorium on endorsements of new coal power plant projects is seen to guide energy investors into the renewable energy sector, an official of the Department of Energy said.

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Economists raise inflation forecasts

Published by rudy Date posted on November 2, 2020

by Lawrence Agcaoili (The Philippine Star), 2 Nov 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Economists of private banks have raised their inflation forecasts for 2020 as recovery starts following the government’s decision to gradually reopen the economy, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

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House panel OKs on-site relocation of informal settlers

Published by rudy Date posted on November 2, 2020

by Delon Porcalla (The Philippine Star), 2 Nov 2020 MANILA, Philippines — A House of Representatives panel has approved a substitute bill that will allow on-site relocation of thousands of informal settlers in the country and also provide them with their means of livelihood.

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Has COVID-19 completely changed friendships?

Published by rudy Date posted on November 2, 2020

by AFP Relaxnews, 2 Nov 2020 The pandemic has had a very strong impact on the economy and the health sector — but what about interpersonal relations?

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Tax perks dangled to pull more ‘green’ energy investments to PH

Published by rudy Date posted on November 2, 2020

by Ben O. de Vera, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2 Nov 2020 MANILA, Philippines—As the Philippines bears the brunt of typhoons getting stronger because of climate change, the government hoped to bring in more renewable energy sources through generous tax perks, according to President Rodrigo Duterte’s chief economic manager on Monday (Nov. 2).

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Nov 1, 2020 – The perfect storm: Why the Philippines faces prolonged economic pain

Published by rudy Date posted on November 1, 2020

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Front-line workers susceptible to mental disorders amid pandemic, study finds

Published by rudy Date posted on November 1, 2020

The Korea Herald/Asia News Network, 1 Nov 2020 SEOUL — Front-line medical professionals taking care of COVID-19 patients are at risk of developing mental illnesses, a study said Sunday.

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Christmas shopping circa 2020

Published by rudy Date posted on November 1, 2020

by Jeymi Reyes, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 1 Nov 2020 Consumer spending habits have no doubt changed since quarantine started back in March. The limited movement of goods brought about by the stay-at-home order to stem the spread of COVID-19 prompted consumers to spend mostly on necessities during the early days of quarantine. Now, more than…

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July 2025

Nutrition Month
“Give us much more than P50 increase
for proper nutrition!”

Invoke Article 33 of the ILO Constitution
against the military junta in Myanmar
to carry out the 2021 ILO Commission of Inquiry recommendations
against serious violations of
Forced Labour and Freedom of Association protocols.

Accept National Unity Government (NUG)
of Myanmar.  Reject Military!

#WearMask #WashHands #Distancing #TakePicturesVideosturesVideos

Time to support & empower survivors. Time to spark a global conversation. Time for #GenerationEquality to #orangetheworld!

July


3 July – International Day of Cooperatives
3 Ju
ly – International Plastic Bag Free Day
 
5 July –
World Youth Skills Day 
7 July – Global Forgiveness Day
11 July – World Population Day 
17 July – World Day for
International Justice
28 July – World Nature Conservation Day
30 July – World Day against Trafficking in Persons 


Monthly Observances:

Schools Safety Month

Nutrition Month
National Disaster Consciousness Month

Weekly Observances:

Week 2: Cultural Communities Week
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise
Development Week
Week 3: National Science and
Technology Week
National Disability Prevention and
Rehabilitation Week
July 1-7:
National Culture Consciousness Week
July 13-19:
Philippines Business Week
Week ending last Saturday of July:
Arbor Week

 

Daily Observances:

First Saturday of July:
International Cooperative Day
in the Philippines

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