Temporary workers like Toshie Helena Oguihara were a driving force behind Japan’s economic recovery in recent years, but when the recession returned they found themselves first in the firing line. Read the rest of this entry »
Contious Layoffs dashes Japanese myth of job for life
January 1, 2009
Obama’s economic stimulus plan to cost up to $775B
January 1, 2009
WASHINGTON: US President-elect Barack Obama’s economic stimulus plan may cost between US$675 billion and US$775 billion (S$978 billion and S$1.12 billion) and will favour long-term infrastructure and job creation projects, his top aides said. Read the rest of this entry »
Car firms seek more incentives
January 1, 2009
The government must give more incentives to encourage local carmakers to manufacture more vehicles locally, Isuzu Philippines Corp. president Keiji Takeda said recently. Read the rest of this entry »
Yearender: Monetary authorities faced difficult challenges in 2008
January 1, 2009
From the start of the year, central bank officials knew that 2008 was not going to be an easy year. Read the rest of this entry »
BSP approves foreign borrowing plan for Q1
January 1, 2009
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has given provisional authority for the planned foreign borrowing of the National Government in the first quarter of 2009. Read the rest of this entry »
DepEd-World Vision partnership to train teachers on anti-child labor advocacy
January 1, 2009
The Department of Education (DepEd) has partnered with World Vision Development Fund (WVDF) for the training of public school teachers on anti-child exploitation advocacy. Read the rest of this entry »
Yearender: SOS for RP maritime transport industry
January 1, 2009
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the country’s maritime situation were placed under the spotlight again last year when the 23,824.17-ton M/V Princess of the Stars, carrying 864 passengers and crew, capsized one nautical mile off Sibuyan Island in Romblon on June 21. Read the rest of this entry »
Senate bill seeks to regulate pyrotechnics industry
January 1, 2009
Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago made a last-minute appeal for revelers to refrain from firing guns during New Year’s Eve. Read the rest of this entry »
Bishops: Work hard, be frugal
January 1, 2009
Religious leaders called on Filipinos yesterday to work hard, exercise frugality and be compassionate and willing to help those in need in 2009. Read the rest of this entry »
