The Philippines moved up in “global competitiveness,” as it now ranks 75th worldwide in the recently-released Global Competitiveness Index, moving up 10 places from last year overtaking countries like Romania, Egypt, and Greece.
Although there is a significant improvement, the Philippines is still lagging behind most of its ASEAN neighbors such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam.
Among the categories that need to be improved on are labor market efficiency, technological readiness, and innovation.
Philippine Society for Quality Trustee Benel Pilar said, “Improving the quality of life of our countrymen should be the aim of everyone and this can be achieved by making our business enterprises more competitive in the international market, thus increasing employment opportunities”.
One way of enhancing an organization’s competitiveness is to learn from best in class companies and consultants who have varied experiences in driving organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
National Quality Forum
From September 15 to 16, the 23rd National Quality Forum (NQF) with the theme “Uniting the Voices of Quality” will be held at at the EDSA Shangri-la Hotel.
The NQF will gather industry experts to share their best practices and insights relating to operational excellence and the different voices of quality.
The keynote speakers will be the Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines VP Jejomar Binay who will talk about Operational Excellence in the Government.
On the other hand, the President of the Asia Pacific Quality Organization Mr. Shan Rupra who will speak about the different voices of quality.
In a statement, PSQ President France Padiz said “The 23rd National Quality Forum offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn, exchange practices, and network with fellow quality professionals. I am confident that you will take away a truly rich and rewarding experience.”
For more details, those who are interested to join the forum are asked to visit www.psq.org.ph or contact the PSQ Secretariat at tel 899-5925 and 4036619, or email at psqualityinc@yahoo.com. (Press Release)
September 18 –
International Equal Pay Day
“Increase wages now,
more than other cost items.
For widespread, practical equality!”
Invoke Article 33 of the ILO Constitution
against the military junta in Myanmar
to carry out the recommendations of the 2021 ILO Commission of Inquiry
against serious violations of protocols of
Forced Labour and Freedom of Association.
Accept the National Unity Government (NUG)
of Myanmar. Reject Military!
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September –
5 Sept – Intl Day of Charity
7 Sept – Intl Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies
8 Sept – International Literacy Day
12 Sept – United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
15 Sept – International Day of Democracy
16 Sept – International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
17 Sept – World Patient Safety Day
18 Sept – International Equal Pay Day
21 Sept – International Day of Peace
26 Sept – International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
27 Sept – World Tourism Day
28 Sept – International Day for Universal Access to Information
29 Sept – International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
30 Sept – World Maritime Day
Monthly Observances:
Health, Safety and Sanitation Month
National Clean-up Month
Civil Service Month
National Peace Consciousness Month
Social Security Month
Rule of Law Month
National Teachers’ Month (Sept 5-Oct 4)
Weekly Observances:
Sept 17 – 23:
World Clean and Green Week
Week 2: Education Week
Week 4: Medicine Week
Last Week: National Family Week
Daily Observances:
Third Saturday:
International Coastal Clean-up Day
Third Monday: World Health Day
Last Friday: National Maritime Day
Sept 8: National Literacy Day
Sept 15: Philippine Medicine Day
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