TRECE MARTIRES, Cavite: The Civil Security Group (CSG) of the Philippine National Police on Friday said they need first to evaluate the result of the investigation to determine if Star Maker Fireworks license would be revoked after the factory explosion that claimed eight lives and injuring 55 others in Trece Mar-tires, Cavite. Read the rest of this entry »
Cavite explosion under investigation
January 31, 2009
Stopping military conscription of children
January 31, 2009
CHIEF Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo of the International Criminal Court (ICC) stressed that he will bring to justice those who bear the greatest responsibility for serious crimes. Read the rest of this entry »
Japan factory output plunges, jobless rate jumps
January 31, 2009
TOKYO (AP) — The pain of Japan’s recession is spreading from the factory floor to the living room, as December figures showed companies slashed output at a record pace, the jobless rate surged and household spending fell sharply. Read the rest of this entry »
Freeze reorganization of govt offices—Neda
January 31, 2009
A TOP official has recommended a temporary stop to the firing of redundant state workers, saying it is necessary to avoid worsening the problem brought on by the economic crisis. Read the rest of this entry »
NEDA wants government job cuts suspended
January 31, 2009
THE National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) wants a moratorium on jobs cuts in the public sector amid the present economic difficulties. Read the rest of this entry »
CB Richard Ellis says global crisis hit local property sector
January 30, 2009
A GLUT of office space has hit the Philippines property sector as cash-hungry foreign companies cut back on their export of back-office operations, an international property consultant said Thursday. Read the rest of this entry »
International Monetary Fund further cuts growth forecast
January 30, 2009
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) said it has downgraded its growth projection for the world economy for this year as the financial markets remain under stress despite the policy measures introduced to provide additional capital and reduce credit risks. Read the rest of this entry »
DOLE advisory on flexible work arrangements out
January 30, 2009
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) today issued an advisory on the adoption of flexible work arrangements to guide employers and workers in the private sector in implementing mutually acceptable work schedules as a measure against the adverse impact of the global financial crisis. Read the rest of this entry »
Let’s be fair
January 30, 2009
President Barack Obama has broken down one of the two remaining social barriers in the world. Read the rest of this entry »
Angeles panel presses for education reforms
January 30, 2009
An additional year for college courses will not mean extra cost to students, but will give them time to prepare for life after graduation, chairman Emmanuel Angeles of the Commission on Higher Education said yesterday. Read the rest of this entry »
