MANILA, Philippines — The country’s largest employers’ group is pushing back against calls for wage increases on Labor Day, warning that most companies are already strained by rising costs and cannot absorb higher labor expenses. “We understand the needs of the people, but the government should be the one to shoulder that. Companies can no
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Decision on ‘P1,200 basic pay’ petitions in NCR seen in July
MANILA, Philippines — The decision on the petitions calling for a P1,200 daily minimum wage for workers in Metro Manila is expected to be released in July, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole). Dole spokesperson and Assistant Secretary Lennard Serrano on Thursday said the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) for
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DA: Palay harvest drops to lowest levels since 2019
MANILA, Philippines — Palay (or unmilled rice) production in the first quarter of this year reached its lowest level since 2019 as farmers planted less of the household staple, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The statistics agency recorded that palay output totaled 4.4 million metric tons (MT) in the first quarter
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Leyte irrigation project to boost rice production in Eastern Visayas
VILLABA, LEYTE, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday led the inauguration of the P1.21-billion Hibulangan Reservoir Irrigation Project here, a major infrastructure development expected to enhance agricultural productivity across several towns in Leyte province. The project, considered one of the region’s largest irrigation facilities, is designed to provide reliable irrigation water to some
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La Union provincial gov’t hands over 94 vehicles to villages
DAGUPAN CITY, PANGASINAN, Philippines — La Union Governor Mario Eduardo Ortega and Vice Governor Eric Sibuma led the distribution of 92 multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) and two dump trucks during a turnover ceremony held on Thursday to recipient barangays in the province. The turnover was held at the Speaker Pro Tempore Francisco I. Ortega Convention Center
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Advocates want green energy projects hastened
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — Consumer advocates on Tuesday warned that the cost of power in Mindanao, and even the rest of the country, could rise further if the Department of Energy (DOE) lifts the moratorium on the use of coal to generate electricity. BenCyrus Ellorin, project director of the Consumers for Renewable Energy
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Leyte’s Kalanggaman Island on world’s list of best beaches
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — Kalanggaman Island in Palompon, Leyte, has earned a spot on the 2026 list of the world’s 50 best beaches, drawing recognition from international travel professionals and seasoned travelers. Karina Rosa Tiopes, Department of Tourism director for Eastern Visayas, described the inclusion of Kalanggaman as a “proud and happy moment” for
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Group seeks P250 wage hike in Western Visayas
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Citing the crippling effects of the recent oil price shocks and soaring inflation, labor alliance United Labor Panay petitioned the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) on Thursday for a P250 increase in the daily minimum wage for workers across Western Visayas. The filing of the petition was accompanied by
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Top 20 Cannabis Shops: Where to Buy Weed in Pattaya Vol 1, 2024
Rank Name 1 Happy Cannabis 2 Ganja Junction 3 Siam Amsterdam Weed Cannabis Store Draft Beer and Cocktails with Rooftop Bar 4 Wonder Weed Pattaya 5 Villaverde Jomtien Beach 6 Exotics Pattaya – Cannabis Café & Social Club 7 OCG – Cannabis Farm & Private Store. (Cheap weed & Kratom bar) 8 Baboon — Premium Cannabis and Lounge | Crafted Weed & Bar & PS5 9 Weed Father Cannabis Lounge Bar / Medical Marijuana Dispensary 10 The weed company 11 White Labs Cannabis Sriracha Chonburi indoor farm direct dispensary 12 High Spirit Ascension PTY By Ganjafactory Th 13 Cannabis by Maithai @Sukhumvit 14 House of Cannabis 15 Happiness Community Hostel & Cannabis Café – Wake & Bake Hostel in Pattaya 16 Hemp Labs 17 Kalashnikov weeds Jomtien 18 THETA WAVE Co., Ltd. 19 The Plug Weed 20 Troya Dispensary 1. Happy Cannabis Rating: 5.0/5.0 ( 260 reviews ) Who would…
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Top 20 Cannabis Shops: Where to Buy Weed in Nakhon Nayok Vol 1, 2024
Rank Name 1 Area65 (Cannabis shop) ร้านขายกัญชา ร้านขายกัญชานครนายก 2 ร้านกัญชาใกล้ฉัน HERBSTORE นครนายก Cannabis Shop , Weed Shop , Dispensary ( Weed Delivery ) 雜草商店 3 กัญชานครนายก – Mr.Cannabis Hemp Store Thailand 4 Cannabisเอเลี่ยนครยก 5 ร้านเถาวัลย์ฮาร์ดแวร์ วัสดุและเครื่องมือช่าง 6 Lollipop Cannabis Farm 7 Bee’s Hive – Cannabis Dispensary 8 420 คลองมะเดื่อ🍁 9 กรีนแอเรีย(Cannabis Shop) 10 เพลินจิตเฮ้าส์คลอง15 11 Green_Area (cannabis shop) 12 Cannabis Road5 13 หมีมีกัญ นครนายก 14 OG.SIXTEEN 15 Cannabis Family 16 Nakhonnaweed 17 เพื่อนกัญ ชา กาแฟ 18 องครักษ์พรีเมียร์ 19 Live buds 420 20 Mars Cannabis Farm 1. Area65 (Cannabis shop) ร้านขายกัญชา ร้านขายกัญชานครนายก Rating: 5.0/5.0 ( 45 reviews ) Step right into the wonderfully aromatic world of Area65, the coolest cannabis destination in the heart of Nakhon Nayok! This gem of a shop is a haven for cannabis connoisseurs and budding enthusiasts alike, artfully nestled in the enchanting landscape of Thailand. With doors open wide every day from 9 AM to 10:30…
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