Filipino students falling behind in reading, writing levels in ...
WEBDec 3, 2020 · Majority of Grade 5 students in the Philippines had a reading pro fi ciency level equivalent to that in the first years of primary school, with 27% of the students still at the level (the lowest in band scale of 2 and below to 6 and above) where they can only “match single words to an image of a familiar object or concept.”. Only 29% of grade 5 learners in the country are at the level ...
World Risk Index 2023: Philippines remains the most at-risk …
WEBOct 16, 2023 · The Philippines continued to be the most at-risk country in the world in 2023, the latest World Risk Index (WRI) by the Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict and Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft (Alliance Development Works) showed. The report measures the risk index of 193 United Nations member states based on 27 indicators that link the exposure to natural disasters and ...
The economic legacy of Marcos - BusinessWorld Online
WEBMar 6, 2022 · The most fervent of Marcos’ supporters will refer to his two-decade-long administration as being a “golden age” for the Philippine economy. They highlight the growth during the martial law years: From 1972 to 1981, the country grew at an average rate of 5.71%. But from 1965 to 1985, the country’s real …
Philippine mining: A contributor to economic recovery
WEBFeb 24, 2021 · The Philippines leads the world in chromite resources as well. “Despite our enormous mineral resources, the contribution of the mining industry to the economy remains minuscule. As of last year, the share of the mining output to GDP (gross domestic product) was a mere .06%. It contributed only 1.2% to …
Philippines may benefit from new globalization
WEBFebruary 11, 2021 | 12:32 am. By Beatrice M. Laforga, Reporter. THE PHILIPPINES could benefit substantially from the ongoing massive shift in global trade, with the services sector likely to see the most gains, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said. While the coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns disrupted global economy and trade, the ADB said ...
Powering up Philippines’ renewable ambitions with rooftop solar
WEBNov 9, 2021 · Rooftop solar could offer a valuable path to expand on national renewable energy capacity and could be a valuable tool in achieving the Philippines’ renewed ambition of achieving over 37% share of renewables in the power mix by 2030. Solar rooftop installations could also deliver other potential benefits for the Philippines, particularly at a ...
Top 1000 Corporations in the Philippines - BusinessWorld Online
WEBSep 4, 2023 · Part of what makes Top 1000 a reliable source that the Philippine business community awaits each year is the rigorous and thorough methodology the publication utilizes in every issue.. The financial data used in the magazine, both for the parent companies and conglomerates, are gathered from stock corporations’ audited financial statements (AFS) that were submitted to the Securities and ...
BPO Philippines: A shift to higher value services
WEBDec 23, 2021 · The Philippines’ success as a BPO haven has seen it emerge as a global leader in providing value-added business processes and outsourcing services in the last twenty years. The country is ranked second overall in the world as an outsourcing destination, and number one for voice-related services. With the rise of AI however, BPO companies in ...
Complete rehabilitation of Manila Bay could take 40 years — …
WEBNov 12, 2021 · If comparable studies in Singapore are considered, the complete positive outcome from Manila Bay’s cleanup could take between 25 and 40 years, he told BusinessWorld. “Please recall that the Port of Singapore has an area of 600 hectares [6 square kilometers].
Philippine wages, skill gaps remain top concerns this year
WEBJan 10, 2023 · Minimum wage earners who work five days a week earn P11,400 monthly, which is lower than the average monthly expenses of P15,666, it said, citing 2018 government data. “The best way to ensure a more equitable way of setting wages is by removing all restrictions for workers to organize, collectively bargain and to …