President Ferdinand Marcos Jr called on Filipinos to draw guidance and inspiration from the shared struggles and triumphs of 2024 as the country ushers in the New Year. Source link
Jean Mangaluz – Philstar.com December 27, 2024 | 3:13pm MANILA, Philippines — Fewer Filipinos are set to enter 2025 with hope, as the Social Weather Stations (SWS) recorded the highest number of people who are fearful of what the New Year will bring. The SWS found that 90% of respondents remain hopeful about the New […]
Japan Foundation and the Technical Education And Skills Development Authority (TESDA) have teamed up to enhance Japanese language training programs for Filipino workers. “Through this partnership, TESDA and the Japan Foundation ensure trainees get the right support to succeed. The specialized training programs will help them learn the language and understand Japanese culture, making working […]
Cristina Chi – Philstar.com December 25, 2024 | 12:10pm MANILA, Philippines — The number of Filipino adults expecting a happy Christmas has plunged to 65% from 73% last year, while those anticipating a sad celebration rose to 10%, according to the latest Social Weather Stations survey. The survey, conducted from December 12-18, 2024, also showed […]
INQUIRER FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The proportion of Filipino households with savings dipped to its lowest level in over three years in the fourth quarter, with pessimistic consumers yet to regain their pre-pandemic confidence level as they continue to brace for higher inflation and borrowing costs. A nationwide survey of 5,350 families showed 25.6 […]
Growing backing among Filipinos for the International Criminal Court’s investigation into the killings that took place as part of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs signals the waning of his populist appeal ahead of next year’s midterm elections, analysts say. Duterte, who is running next year to be mayor of Davao City once […]