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(Reuters) — Real estate markets in Asia Pacific are expected to deliver strong total returns in the next three years driven by the huge weight of capital coming into the region. And with global stock markets expected to experience heightened volatility this year, real estate investment is likely to see even more interest. Stuart Crow, Head of Capital Markets in Asia for real estate expert JLL, said: ”We’ve got some of the world’s largest […]
(Courtesy CCTV) — A Portugal tropical disease expert urged Europe to be vigilant against possible Zika virus outbreak. Vitor Laerte, an expert at the Portuguese Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Diseases, said that “Based on previous cases that we’ve recorded here in Europe of other viruses like Chikungunya, we have had cases in Italy, south of France, south of Spain, so [in] these areas, there is a species of mosquito, albopictus, that adapts itself […]
QUEZON CITY, Feb. 3 — Overseas Filipino engineers and architects will not be easily displaced by Qatar’s new equivalency system as the demand for Filipino workers in Qatar continues to rise, a Palace official recently said. Citing Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz, Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma said that Qatar’s job orders of Filipino workers “increased from 85,000 in 2014 to 104,000 in 2015.” Qatar’s new policy requires a 12-year basic education equivalent to a […]
QUEZON CITY, Feb. 3 — The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) is inviting interested bidders to the Pre-Qualification (PQ) conference of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) 6 Public-Private Partnership project. The conference will be held on February 15, 2016 10:00 am at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria. The USD 1.446 billion PPP project is the latest rail project that the government rolled out. DOTC started inviting groups to prequalify and bid on the project last December 21, […]
QUEZON CITY, Feb. 3 — More than 4.5 million worth of livelihood assistance has been released by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to the families of the Special Action Force (SAF) police officers who were killed during the clash with members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in Mamasapano, Maguindanao in 2015. DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman said that the amount will fund the proposed livelihood […]
MANILA, Feb. 3 — The Health Department addresses the public to remember and use ‘4S’ against Zika virus and other mosquito-borne diseases. The 4S means Search & destroy mosquito breeding places, use Self-protection measures, Seek early consultation for fever lasting more than 2 days, and Say yes to fogging when there is an impending outbreak. “The first step to prevent mosquito-borne diseases is within our homes. We should not only remember the information being delivered by DOH to […]
(Reuters) — Yahoo Inc., said on Tuesday (February 02) it was exploring strategic alternatives in addition to the continued pursuit of the reverse spin-off of its Internet business. The company also said it would cut about 15 percent of its workforce and close offices in five locations. Shares of Yahoo, which also reported fourth-quarter results, fell 1.4 percent in after-hours trading on Tuesday. The company said it would simplify its product portfolio and that […]
(Reuters) — South Korea said on Wednesday (February 3) North Korea’s announced plan to launch a satellite is really a plan to launch a long-range missile and warned that the North will pay a “severe price” if it goes ahead. North Korea should immediately call off the planned launch, which is a violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions, the South’s presidential Blue House said. Seoul’s warning came after the North notified U.N. agencies late […]
Mas komprehensibo umano ang approach ng Iglesia Ni Cristo sa pagpapatupad ng kanilang anti-poverty project kumpara sa Conditional Cash Transfer o CCT program ng gobyerno. Ito ang pahayag ni Leyte Representative at Senatorial Candidate Martin Romualdez bunsod na rin ng magandang resulta ng mga proyekto ng INC para sa paglaban ng kahirapan. Inihalimbawa ni Romualdez ang matagumpay na resettlement at livelihood project ng INC na isinagawa sa Tacloban matapos ang trahedyang dulot ng bagyong Yolanda. […]
(Eagle News) — The Iglesia Ni Cristo has called for a “multisectoral, cross-religious effort to combat poverty” calling poverty “public enemy no. 1” which all should fight. No less than the INC Executive Minister Brother V. Manalo has made it a priority for the INC to help the poor, including those from the indigenous groups in the country. The INC has, in fact, also embarked on various projects focusing on sustainable livelihood for poor communities […]
MANILA, Feb. 2 (PNA) — There are jobs and career opportunities in the local market as well as livelihood opportunities for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who are looking to return to the country, according to Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz. “Career opportunities are aplenty in the Philippines and if a returning OFW opts to engage in business, that is welcome because that is more potentially rewarding. The government, through the DOLE, […]
MANILA, Feb. 3 (PNA) — Expect rains in most parts of the country on Wednesday due to the presence of two weather systems affecting the country, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). PAGASA said this is due to easterlies or warm winds from the east now affecting the eastern section of the Central and Southern Luzon and of Visayas and Mindanao while northeast monsoon or “amihan” prevails over Northern Luzon. For […]
