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接見世界臺灣商會聯合總會訪問團 總統盼臺商引介更多企業來臺投資 提升臺灣產業競爭力
2022-07-21
蔡英文總統21日上午接見「世界臺灣商會聯合總會第28屆回國訪問暨投資考察團」，感謝臺商在海內外為臺灣所做的付出與貢獻。她也指出，政府會努力給海外臺商更多的支持，期盼臺商朋友不只可以回臺投資，也可以引介更多企業來臺投資，一起提升臺灣的產業競爭力，讓臺灣在國際舞台上持續發光發...
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蔡英文總統21日上午接見「世界臺灣商會聯合總會第28屆回國訪問暨投資考察團」
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歡迎僑胞參加中華民國111年十月慶典活動須知
2022-07-21
歡迎海外僑胞參加本年國慶活動
一、僑務委員會（以下簡稱僑委會）歡迎防疫期間符合我國入境管制規定之僑胞報名參加今年在國內舉辦的慶典活動。
二、目前中央流行疫情指揮中心規定所有入境臺灣旅客均須落實並完成3天居家檢疫及4天自主防疫之措施。（相關規定將依疫情指揮中心公...
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DENR chief Yulo-Loyzaga stresses need for democratic leadership, science-based governance
2022-07-21
MANILA, Philippines — Climate and disaster resiliance Toni Yulo-Loyzaga emphasized Thursday the need for science-based governance, and for consultation and collaboration with stakeholders as she assumed the leadership of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Yulo-Loyzaga said the department’s mission should represent an ethical stewardship to serve with brilliance and v...
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. meets with the new DENR Secretary Ma. Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga to discuss
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Fitch lowers PHL GDP forecast
2022-07-21
FITCH RATINGS lowered its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for the Philippines to 6.5% this year, from 6.9% previously, citing continued inflationary pressures due to high prices of food and other commodities.
The revised forecast is within the Philippine government’s GDP growth target band of 6.5-7.5% this year.
“We expect economic activity to remain strong over ...
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Fitch lowers PHL GDP forecast
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PH efforts against human trafficking lauded in US report
2022-07-21
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has maintained its Tier 1 status, the highest among four classifications, in the 2022 Trafficking in Persons Report released by the US Department of State, saying the country continued to meet the minimum standards of the US Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 in eliminating human trafficking.
The state department praised the Philippine gover...
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PH efforts against human trafficking lauded in US report
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總統為「2022百年巨變 黃金東協」論壇錄製致詞影片 持續與美國及印太地區國家加強合作 協助海外臺商發展、擴大對外經貿布局
2022-07-20
蔡英文總統20日上午以錄影方式為「2022百年巨變 黃金東協」論壇致詞。總統指出，去年，臺灣和新南向國家的貿易額創下1,490億美元的歷史新高。接下來，政府將持續強化投資保障協定安全網，並協助廠商轉型升級與人才培訓，也會持續跟美國及印太地區國家加強合作，協助海外臺商的發展、擴大臺灣...
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蔡英文總統20日上午以錄影方式為「2022百年巨變 黃金東協」論壇致詞
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Philippines keeps Tier 1 status, but efforts to address trafficking lacking — US report
2022-07-20
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines continued to fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking, but failed to report vigorously probing labor trafficking crimes and holding accountable officials complicit to the crimes, the United States said in its annual report.
The Philippines kept its Tier 1 ranking in the 2022 Trafficking in Persons Report released by the US...
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Philippines keeps Tier 1 status, but efforts to address trafficking lacking — US report
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OWWA allocates P15 million for OFW children’s welfare program
2022-07-19
MANILA, Philippines — The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is allocating a P15-million budget for the initial implementation of a program to help children left behind by migrant Filipino workers.
The OWWA is launching the OFW Children’s Circle (OCC), which seeks to “address the societal impact of labor migration.”
"OCC programs and activities aim to he...
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OWWA allocates P15 million for OFW children’s welfare program
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BSP seen to hike key interest rate above 4% on higher prices, weaker peso
2022-07-19
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 18) — Following last weeks surprise hike to 3.25%, think tanks expect the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to raise its key interest rate further amid hot inflation and the pesos weak performance.
We expect at least another two rounds of rate hikes on schedule, taking the key policy rate to above 4%, said Moodys Analytics in a commentary released Monday.
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BSP seen to hike key interest rate above 4% on higher prices, weaker peso
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X-PITCH極限簡報大賽 11月高雄輕軌車廂舉行
2022-07-19
被視為新創界極限運動的X-PITCH極限簡報大賽，今年首度移師高雄輕軌車廂內舉辦，活動主軸「TECH FOR GOOD（科技向善）」，為全球首創運用輕軌及元宇宙為載體新創大賽。
高雄市政府經濟發展局18日新聞稿表示，今年活動以「TECH FOR GOOD（科技向善）」為主軸，聚焦COVID-19（2019冠狀病毒疾病）疫後...
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高雄市經發局18日表示，2022年X-PITCH極限簡報大賽將首度移師高雄於輕軌車廂內舉辦，即日起至8月31日受理報名。（高雄市經發局提供）
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岡山大鵬九村社宅625戶動土 預計115年底完工
2022-07-19
高雄市政府推動興建岡山區大鵬九村社會住宅，18日舉行動土典禮，預計興建625戶，115年底完工。高雄市長陳其邁並宣布，增額租金補貼即日起受理申請，預計增加1萬戶市民受惠。
「高雄市岡山區大鵬九村社會住宅新建統包工程」動土典禮上午舉行，陳其邁出席表示，大鵬九村社宅包含運動中心...
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高雄市政府18日上午舉行「高雄市岡山區大鵬九村社會住宅新建統包工程」動土典禮，市長陳其邁（前中）等人出席，祈求工程圓滿順利。（高雄市工務局提供）
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Metro Manila’s new COVID-19 cases climb to 955
2022-07-15
MANILA, Philippines — Additional COVID-19 infections in Metro Manila increased to 955 on Thursday, July 14, according to independent pandemic monitor OCTA Research.
This is more than the 637 fresh infections recorded in the capital region on Wednesday, July 13.
Among the new cases in Metro Manila, OCTA Research fellow Guido David said 170 were reported in Quezon City, 119 from ...
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Metro Manila’s new COVID-19 cases climb to 955
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Philippines c.bank governor says may or may not raise rates in August
2022-07-15
MANILA, July 15 (Reuters) - The Philippine central bank said on Friday it was not ruling out another rate hike in August after it delivered an off-schedule 75 basis point rate increase to combat inflation.
When asked if the central bank was still looking at further raising rates at its meeting on Aug. 18, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe Medalla said in a phone message ma...
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Philippines c.bank governor says may or may not raise rates in August
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中市府攜手東海大學 共同促成捷運藍線帶動發展
2022-07-15
台中市政府正在推動捷運藍線，市長盧秀燕14日表示，捷運藍線經過東海大學，將與東海大學合作，提升捷運及周邊發展效益，創造雙贏，營造優質生活及交通環境。
東海大學校長張國恩下午到市府拜會盧秀燕，由於捷運藍線的B9、B10、B11站規劃位於東海大學周邊，盧秀燕期盼能藉由東海大學的...
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東海大學校長張國恩（左）14日到台中市政府拜會市長盧秀燕（右），由於市府推動中的捷運藍線經過東海大學，盧秀燕也期盼藉東海大學的學術能量，參與捷運規劃、設計與執行。
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精神戰力專案教育第二日 傳承歷史榮光守護美麗家園
2022-07-15
民國111年國軍「精神戰力專案教育」進入第2日課程，13日課程主題為「傳承歷史榮光，守護美麗家園」，節目帶領官兵回顧國軍胼手胝足，用生命捍衛國家的光榮戰史，讓官兵繼續秉持國軍榮耀的精神，維護國家安全。
在「戰史榮光，勇氣典範－大二膽戰役的啟示」節目中，回顧72年前的「大二...
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陸軍步兵257旅實施拔河競賽，凝聚團隊向心。（陸軍第10軍團提供）
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Health care utilization still low, but rising
2022-07-14
MANILA, Philippines — While still considered low, health care utilization in the National Capital Region (NCR) and some areas has slightly increased over the past week, the OCTA Research Group reported.
Data as of July 11 also showed that three areas – Olongapo City and the provinces of Iloilo and Bohol – have reported “moderate” health care utilization or over 50 percent.
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Health care utilization still low, but rising
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Pimentel to BSP: Suspend production of ‘impractical’ P1,000 polymer bills
2022-07-14
MANILA, Philippines — Opposition Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has asked the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to immediately suspend the production of “impractical” P1,000 polymer bills.
He said the BSP’s decision to use polymer instead of the indigenous abaca (also known as Manila hemp) in its new P1,000 bills is not only detrimental to the livelihood of local abaca...
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Pimentel to BSP: Suspend production of ‘impractical’ P1,000 polymer bills
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US, Canada, Japan, Australia recognize Taiwans digital COVID passport
2022-07-14
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Starting on Thursday (July 14), Taiwans digital COVID vaccine certificate will be compatible with the SMART Health Card (SHC), which is recognized by several countries including the U.S., Canada, Japan, and Australia, among others.
CECC official Pang Yi-ming (龐一鳴) announced Wednesday (July 13) that Taiwans COVID certificate will be integrated into the SHC fr...
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US, Canada, Japan, Australia recognize Taiwans digital COVID passport
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‘Very aggressive and active’: Philippines wants more United States investors
2022-07-13
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is looking to woo more investors from the United States this year, reappointed Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel "Babe" Romualdez said on Wednesday.
During a “Kapihan sa Manila Bay” virtual forum, Romualdez said the Philippines needs to be “very aggressive and active” when it comes to looking for US investors as it will b...
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‘Very aggressive and active’: Philippines wants more United States investors
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BSP: OK to fold new P1,000 bills
2022-07-13
MANILA, Philippines — The new P1,000 bill remains legal tender and should be honored even if folded, contrary to complaints by netizens on social media about their folded polymer banknotes being rejected by malls and other establishments.
Banknotes — whether made from paper or polymer — that have been creased remain acceptable for payment and banks and business entities, especially ...
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BSP: OK to fold new P1,000 bills
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‘Paradise reborn’: Boracay is one of world’s greatest places in 2022
2022-07-13
Boracay Island has been recognized as one of the world’s greatest places by the Time Magazine.
Boracay was closed down for rehabilitation for six months in 2018 after it was labeled a “cesspool” by former president Duterte.
“Then the pandemic struck, and the Philippines closed its borders, halting even domestic tourism to Boracay. It took a severe toll on the local econom...
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‘Paradise reborn’: Boracay is one of world’s greatest places in 2022
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National Taiwan Museums prehistoric exhibition hall reopens after two-month hiatus
2022-07-13
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — After two months of renovations, National Taiwan Museum (NTM) reopened its Land Bank Exhibition Hall on Tuesday (July 12) with an updated paleontology exhibit.
On top of its hallmark dinosaur fossils, the exhibit now includes more diverse and interactive features such as trilobite 3D animation and augmented reality (AR) applications.
At the opening ceremo...
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National Taiwan Museums prehistoric exhibition hall reopens after two-month hiatus
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Japanese parliament delegation to visit Taiwan in late July
2022-07-13
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Tuesday (July 12) confirmed an announcement made by Frank Hsieh (謝長廷), Taiwans representative to Japan, that a group of seven members of Japans National Diet will visit Taiwan at the end of July.
Hsieh announced the visit on Facebook, saying that after former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzos passing, it is particu...
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Japanese parliament delegation to visit Taiwan in late July
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Big-time fuel price rollback expected this week
2022-07-11
GOOD news for motorists as pump prices of fuel are projected to drop by more than P5, according to industry estimates.
In its fuel forecast for July 12-18, 2022, Unioil Philippines said that diesel are expected to go down by P5.90 to P6 per liter.
Gasoline is also forecast to drop by P5.50 to P5.70 per liter.
The Department of Energy earlier confirmed that there will be ...
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Big-time fuel price rollback expected this week
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For PH troops in Spratlys, hope comes wrapped in fresh supplies
2022-07-11
WEST PHILIPPINE SEA — In between turquoise waters and rich fishing grounds in the Spratly Islands — a major archipelago in the South China Sea — are nine islands and reefs where Filipino troops stand guard.
While their powdery white sands and crystal clear waters could rival Boracay’s or El Nido’s, the maritime features are prized more for their geopolitical importance, making t...
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For PH troops in Spratlys, hope comes wrapped in fresh supplies
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Banaue farmers lose P14.6M to floods; officials brace for more rains
2022-07-11
BAGUIO CITY, Benguet, Philippines — Flood-hit Banaue in Ifugao province remains on red alert on Sunday amid a looming weather disturbance, as officials deal with the aftermath of the massive flash floods and mudslides that hit the tourist town on July 7.
Authorities reported that at least 684 farmers in the upland town lost around P14.6 million in crops to the flash floods triggered by ...
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Banaue farmers lose P14.6M to floods; officials brace for more rains
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Death of ‘Abenomics’ father may give Japan scope to curb stimulus
2022-07-11
TOKYO, Japan – The death of Shinzo Abe, namesake of Japan‘s “Abenomics” policy, makes any immediate challenge to his legacy highly unlikely but could eventually allow Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to phase out Abe’s government spending and monetary stimulus.
In a rare act of political violence that shocked the nation, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister was gunned down on Fr...
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Death of ‘Abenomics’ father may give Japan scope to curb stimulus
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經濟衰退浮現？ 經長：台灣產業底氣足、審慎不悲觀
2022-07-11
全球經濟衰退疑雲浮現，經濟部長王美花從國際情勢指出，確實有硬著陸、通膨和消費需求減弱等問題，但台灣體質底氣足，半導體產業發展暢旺，並對其他行業有所挹注，外銷訂單亦呈現成長格局，她對台灣下半年經濟審慎展望不悲觀。
王美花在9日晚間播出的電視節目「三國演議」接受主持...
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回歸國有挨批行政不彰 農水署：效率顯著提升
2022-07-11
媒體報導，水利會收歸國有後，發生水路破損淹水等情事都無人處理。行政院農業委員會農田水利署10日回應，由國家直接整合跨部門資源，能處理日益複雜困難的農田水利水源規劃、調度、防災等課題，服務效率顯著提升。
媒體報導，農田水利會收歸國有時，農水署、農委會曾經承諾，會嘉惠...
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農田水利會擬納編農委會，但卻有批評效率變低，對此農田水利署表示，由國家整合跨部門資源，服務效率明顯提升 。
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BSP ready to hike rates by 50 bps as peso nears record low against dollar
2022-07-08
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is prepared to raise its policy rate by 50 basis points (bps) in August as the Philippine peso on Thursday breached the P56 level against the US dollar to move closer to its record low.
BSP Governor Felipe M. Medalla on Thursday said the recent hawkish stance of the US Federal Reserve has placed “strong depreciation pressures” on global currencies...
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BSP ready to hike rates by 50 bps as peso nears record low against dollar
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PH COVID-19 positivity rate rises to 7.4 percent
2022-07-08
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s positivity rate has further increased to 7.4 percent, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Thursday.
The figure is higher than the 6.8-percent positivity rate that the DOH announced on Tuesday.
“The national positivity rate has increased to 7.4 percent, similar to the rates that we’ve had in the late February of this year,” Heal...
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PH COVID-19 positivity rate rises to 7.4 percent
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Shinzo Abe: former Japan prime minister confirmed dead after being shot in city of Nara
2022-07-08
Japan has near zero tolerance of gun ownership and one of the lowest rates of gun violence in the world, making the attack on Shinzo Abe particularly shocking.
My colleagues Cait Kelly and Justin McCurry have looked at the country’s gun laws and regulations. They write:
The pathway to gun ownership in Japan takes 13 steps. First, potential gun owners need to join a hunting or s...
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Shinzo Abe: former Japan prime minister confirmed dead after being shot in city of Nara
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DPWH to close parts of major roads in Metro Manila for weekend repairs
2022-07-08
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways is closing sections of major roads to conduct another round of reblocking and repairs for the weekend starting 11 p.m. Friday night, July 8 until July 11.
In an advisory sent to media, the DPWH said the following roads will be impassable for the weekend:
EDSA Guadalupe Makati City SB innermost lane (bus way) fro...
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DPWH to close parts of major roads in Metro Manila for weekend repairs
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SC: Anti-VAWC law protects women in illicit relationships too
2022-07-07
MANILA, Philippines — Provisions of the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children law apply to women in illicit relationships, including mistresses and paramours, and their children too, the Supreme Court upheld.
This comes after a petitioner — a man who had been issued a permanent protection order to prevent further violence against his longtime live-in partner, a woman, and the...
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SC: Anti-VAWC law protects women in illicit relationships too
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All adolescents aged 12-17 can now receive COVID-19 booster shot —DOH
2022-07-05
All adolescents aged 12 to 17 can now receive their booster shot against COVID-19, the Department of Health (DOH) announced Tuesday.
“Yes! Children ages 12 to 17 can now get their additional/ booster doses,” the DOH said in an advisory posted on Facebook and Twitter.
Last week, the government postponed the administration of the first COVID-19 booster dose for non-immunocompro...
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All adolescents aged 12-17 can now receive COVID-19 booster shot —DOH
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Philippines: Inflation hits multi-year high, BSP to finally take notice?
2022-07-05
June inflation rose to 6.1%, hitting a multi-year high as food, transport and utility costs continued to rise
Fastest since 2018
June inflation hit 6.1%YoY, accelerating at a pace not seen since 2018. Back then, the central bank was facing surging inflation caused mainly by rice shortages (rice constitutes 10% of the CPI basket). This time around, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP),...
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Philippines: Inflation hits multi-year high, BSP to finally take notice?
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Phivolcs records fewer volcanic quakes in Bulusan, but alert level still up
2022-07-05
LEGAZPI CITY—The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a few volcanic earthquakes in Mount Bulusan Monday and Tuesday, but this did not mean it would lower the alert level any time soon.
In its bulletin Tuesday, Phivolcs detected 23 quakes on July 4 and 19 on July 5.
The record was lower compared to the 129 earthquakes in the July 3 bulletin.
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Phivolcs records fewer volcanic quakes in Bulusan, but alert level still up
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Chinese foreign minister to visit PH
2022-07-05
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 4) — Chinas top diplomat will make an official visit to the country starting July 5, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Monday.
A statement from the DFA said Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi would be in the country from July 5 to 6 upon the invitation of DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo.
Wang will be the first foreign coun...
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Chinese foreign minister to visit PH
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Theyre everywhere: Microplastics in oceans, air and human body
2022-07-04
PARIS — From ocean depths to mountain peaks, humans have littered the planet with tiny shards of plastic. We have even absorbed these microplastics into our bodies—with uncertain implications.
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Images of plastic pollution have become familiar: a turtle suffocated by a shopping bag, water bottles washed up on beaches, or the monstrous Great Pacific Garbage Patch o...
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Theyre everywhere: Microplastics in oceans, air and human body
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A quest for reaching bigger targets
2022-07-04
With the worsening global issue of climate change and, in turn, the rising call to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide, the energy sector is further pushed to expand the share of renewable and cleaner sources like biomass, solar, wind, geothermal, ocean energy, hydropower in the grid.
Reflecting such push, at least initially, is the updated Philippine Energy Plan ...
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A quest for reaching bigger targets
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蘇揆全力支持新竹臺大分院新竹醫院新院區建設 盼提升當地醫療服務及嘉惠民眾
2022-07-04
行政院長蘇貞昌3日前往新竹臺大分院新竹醫院（經國院區）慰勉醫護同仁辛勞，並視察該醫院新院區（湳雅院區）預定地。院長表示，為解決經國院區空間不足問題，新竹市政府透過都市計畫變更、公辦跨區市地重劃等方式整合各方土地，使新院區腹地面積達5.18公頃，中央後續將採有償撥用、分期償...
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行政院長蘇貞昌視察「新竹臺大分院新竹醫院新院區籌設計畫」
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出席中研院院士會議 總統期盼透過院士們的共同討論 為國家擘畫願景
2022-07-04
蔡英文總統今（4）日上午出席「中央研究院第34次院士會議」開幕式時表示，中研院不僅讓國際社會看見臺灣的研究實力，也展現我們對和平、民主和自由的重視。此次院士會議在疫情下舉行，意義格外重大，期盼透過院士們的共同討論，為國家擘畫願景，持續推動臺灣的進步發展。
總統致詞時...
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蔡英文總統今（4）日上午出席「中央研究院第34次院士會議」開幕式
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南管振聲社登錄台南傳統藝術 保存者蔡芬得授證
2022-07-04
台南南管館閣「振聲社」3日於祀典武廟六和堂舉辦成果發表會，台南市長黃偉哲出席並為振聲社「館先生」、登錄台南市傳統表演藝術「南管」保存者的藝師蔡芬得授證表揚。
台南市政府提供資料指出，現為振聲社館先生的蔡芬得先後師承張鴻明、蔡青源、蘇榮發等南管名師，完整傳習南管音...
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台南南管館閣「振聲社」登錄為台南市無形文化資產，台南市長黃偉哲（左）3日授證表揚傳統表演藝術「南管」保存者的藝師蔡芬得（右）。（台南市政府提供）
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Gold bullion worth NT$50 million put up for auction in Taiwan
2022-07-04
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A total of 27 gold bullion bars worth an estimated NT$50 million (US$1.68 million) will be auctioned off at the Taitung District Prosecutors Office on July 13.
The gold bars, each weighing 1 kilogram with a purity of 99.99%, were impounded 15 years ago when they were valued at NT$18 million. The auction proceeds will go to the government coffers.
The offi...
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Gold bullion worth NT$50 million put up for auction in Taiwan
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BSP may consider bigger rate hikes
2022-07-01
THE Philippine central bank would consider bigger key rate increases to support the peso and amid faster inflation, according to its new chief.
“The key really is what’s the momentum of inflation,” Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe M. Medalla told reporters on Wednesday night.
Still, he expects consumer spending to boost economic growth in the second quarter...
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BSP may consider bigger rate hikes
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COVID-19 positivity rate up in Metro Manila, 9 other areas — OCTA
2022-07-01
MANILA, Philippines — The COVID-19 positivity rate from June 25 to June 29 in 10 areas in the country has increased, independent pandemic monitor OCTA Research said on Friday.
Seven of the areas also breached the World Health Organization benchmark of five percent:
Cavite: from 5.9 percent to 13.2 percent
Laguna: from 7.6 percent to 8.8 percent
Pampanga: from 5.9 percen...
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COVID-19 positivity rate up in Metro Manila, 9 other areas — OCTA
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World Bank creates fund to better prevent, respond to pandemics
2022-07-01
WASHINGTON, United States — The World Banks board on Thursday approved creation of a fund meant to finance investments in strengthening the fight against pandemics.
The fund will support prevention, preparedness and response (PPR), with a focus on low- and middle-income countries, the bank said in a statement.
The devastating human, economic, and social cost of Covid-19 has hig...
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World Bank creates fund to better prevent, respond to pandemics
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Philippines economy resilient despite global headwinds
2022-07-01
The Philippines economy has continued to show rapid expansion in early 2022, with first quarter GDP growth up 8.3% year-on-year (y/y). This followed a GDP growth rebound of 5.6% in 2021, despite the negative impact of the COVID-19 Delta wave that hit the nation in the second half of 2021. However, the Philippines is facing external headwinds from rising world inflation, notably from higher world o...
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Philippines economy resilient despite global headwinds
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Bongbong Marcos sworn in as 17th president of the Philippines
2022-06-30
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, June 30) — Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. was sworn in as the countrys 17th president on Thursday, marking the return of yet another Marcos to the Malacañang Palace 36 years after his father, the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos, was ousted by Filipinos in a peaceful revolt.
Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo administered the oath of office of Marcos, who ...
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Bongbong Marcos sworn in as 17th president of the Philippines
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Developing ESG Strategy Is Hard, But Executing It Is Even Harder
2022-06-30
In balancing the risks of a pandemic, the climate crisis, social unrest, and global supply-chain issues, business leaders, policymakers, and investors around the world have been working on developing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies—making ESG an essential business priority.
And while developing the strategy is hard because of the sheer number of factors to conside...
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Developing ESG Strategy Is Hard, But Executing It Is Even Harder
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