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Philippine unemployment rate rose to 3.9% in March
The Philippines’ unemployment rate jumped to 3.9 percent in March, from 3.5 percent in February, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported Wednesday.
That means there were two million Filipinos who were either jobless or out of business in March, up from 1.8 million in the preceding month, results of a nationwide survey of 11,114 households showed.
Abalos denies destabilization plot vs Marcos admin
“Walang credible threat as of now.”
Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. had this to say on Wednesday when he shunned reports of an alleged destabilization plot against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s administration.
PH eyes aerial trips to Ayungin to avoid China water blasts
The Philippines is considering aerial resupply missions to its remote outpost in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered adjustments to the conduct of the routine trips in the face of persistent water cannon attacks by Chinese vessels, the National Security Council (NSC) said on Tuesday.
Citing national security reasons, Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya, the NSC spokesperson, refused to disclose the nature of the changes in the rotation and resupply trips to the BRP Sierra Madre, the rusted World War II-era warship that serves as the government’s military outpost in Ayungin.
5 firearms of Quiboloy have been surrendered to PNP, says Abalos
Five firearms registered under wanted fugitive Apollo Quiboloy’s name were surrendered to the country’s police force, Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. told INQUIRER.net. on Wednesday.
“Nakapag-surrender na ng five firearms,” said Abalos via phone call.
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