BANGKOK: Asia and the Pacific face a “marked risk” of social unrest as the global financial crisis bites, but the region continues to lead international prospects for recovery, a United Nation survey said Thursday. Read the rest of this entry »
Unrest looms in Asia Pacific, UN warns
March 27, 2009
Philippine Internet use rises
March 27, 2009
The Internet use in the Philippines grew last year on the back of higher research and social networking activities accompanies by the expansion of internet centers and digital media, an AC Nielsen-Yahoo Net Index report said. Read the rest of this entry »
Highlights of Interactive Thematic Dialogue on World Financial Crisis
March 27, 2009
UN General Assembly, 25 to 27 March, 2009
Member States of the UN General Assembly participating in the Interactive Thematic Dialogue of 25 to 27 March 2009 viewed the dialogue as an opportunity to build worldwide consensus for global action to address the deepening crisis. The Interim Report of the Commission of Experts on reforms of the international monetary and financial crisis was presented by the Chair of the Commission, Professor Joseph Stiglitz, and provided the background for the discussions. Read the rest of this entry »
Atienza confident RP can hit $1-billion investments in mining
March 27, 2009
MANILA, Philippines – Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Jose L. Atienza yesterday expressed optimism that the Philippines will be able to achieve its original investment target this year of $1 billion instead of its revised target of just $800 million. Read the rest of this entry »
Rural electrification to benefit from World Bank program
March 27, 2009
MANILA, Philippines – Electrification of the rural areas will be one of the priorities in the granting of loans by the World Bank, Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri said. Read the rest of this entry »
GMA wants zero political killings
March 27, 2009
MANILA, Philippines – President Arroyo yesterday ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) to bring political and media killings down to zero amid fresh criticisms on the country’s human rights situation. Read the rest of this entry »
ADB OKs $50M loan for improving RP health care services
March 27, 2009
MANILA, Philippines — The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) has approved a $50-million loan to the Philippine government to help improve the country’s health care services, and make them more accessible and affordable for the poor. Read the rest of this entry »
International Labor Organization: 90 million new jobs needed
March 27, 2009
MANILA, Philippines – Nearly 90 million jobs are needed to absorb the new entrants in the labor market and cut short the ongoing global financial and job crisis, the International Labor Organization (ILO) reported yesterday. Read the rest of this entry »
Seamen document processing made easy
March 27, 2009
THE Maritime Industry Authority and Pilipinas Teleserv Inc. have streamlined the processing of the Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book. Read the rest of this entry »
Expert says buffer needed for oil depot operations
March 27, 2009
Over 300 million liters of refined and highly inflammable fuel and liguefied gas are stored in the Pandacan depot that has been operating since 1921 without a buffer, as required under international safety rules, to insulate residents nearby from danger. Read the rest of this entry »
