9 h. ago Japanese firms agree to 5.46% wage hike, higher than last year

TOKYO — Japanese companies have agreed to raise wages by more than 5% for a second year in a row this year, the country’s largest union umbrella group said on Friday. The 5.46% preliminary reading from Rengo, a 7 million member-strong group, tops both last year’s preliminary and final figures and is likely to mark the […] The post Japanese firms agree to 5.46% wage hike, higher than last year appeared first on Interaksyon.

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26 h. ago Arrest of Philippines' Duterte offers a glimmer of hope at troubled ICC

Arrest of Philippines' Duterte offers a glimmer of hope at troubled ICC  Hindustan Times

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34 h. ago Chinese national jailed, faces deportation for kicking cat to death

Trigger Warning: Content features descriptions of animal cruelty  The Chinese national who kicked a community cat to death in the Ayala Triangle Gardens (ATG) is now detained and set to be deported back to his country following his crime. The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) on Wednesday, March 13, announced that Shan Jiang had been arrested on […] The post Chinese national jailed, faces deportation for kicking cat to death appeared first on Interaksyon.

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37 h. ago UK care firms should hire foreign workers already in country, says government

LONDON — British social care providers will have to prioritize hiring foreign care workers already in the country before recruiting from overseas, the government said on Wednesday, as it cracks down on worker abuse in a sector heavily reliant on immigration. The move follows the introduction in November of stronger sanctions for rogue employers who recruit […] The post UK care firms should hire foreign workers already in country, says government appeared first on Interaksyon.

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61 h. ago What’s on the menu: South Korean pizzeria Eat Pizza opens 2nd branch in Philippines

Masitda! South Korean pizzeria Eat Pizza opened its second branch at SM Mall of Asia on March 6, expanding the “revolutionary” way of enjoying pizza. CRAVING FOR PIZZA? 🍕 Korean pizzeria Eat Pizza opened its second branch in the country at SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City on Thursday, March 6. Eat Pizza, which […] The post What’s on the menu: South Korean pizzeria Eat Pizza opens 2nd branch in Philippines appeared first on Interaksyon.

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61 h. ago Sarrat parishioners pray for ‘healing’ at old historic town site

As part of the yearlong tercentennial commemoration of the Santa Mónica Parish in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, many parishioners gathered March 3 at a site believed to be the location of the old church of Sarrat to pray for the dead and seek healing of memories. Historical documents, terrain studies and historians suggest that the present-day […] The post Sarrat parishioners pray for ‘healing’ at old historic town site appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago Bishops say Duterte arrest a step toward accountability, justice

Some Catholic bishops expressed hope that the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte marks a step toward accountability and sets a precedent for addressing human rights violations in the country. READ: Duterte arrested at ICC’s request over ‘drugs war’, government says | Factbox: What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte’s arrest? Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo […] The post Bishops say Duterte arrest a step toward accountability, justice appeared first on Interaksyon.

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4 d. ago Philippine Department of Tourism invites Hollywood to film in the country

Philippine Department of Tourism invites Hollywood to film in the country  Travel Daily

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6 d. ago Ancestry Philippines DNA Announces Full Launch in April 2025, Bringing Cutting

Ancestry Philippines DNA Announces Full Launch in April 2025, Bringing Cutting-Edge Genetic Testing to the Country  openPR

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8 d. ago Philippines Presents 4th Human Rights Plan as Blueprint for Country

Philippines Presents 4th Human Rights Plan as Blueprint for Country-Led Partnerships at Human Rights Council  DFA

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9 d. ago Two pilots found dead as wreckage of missing Philippine fighter jet found

Two pilots found dead as wreckage of missing Philippine fighter jet found  News.Az

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9 d. ago Two Fighter Pilot Dead, As Philippines Finds Wreckage Of ‘Missing’ South Korean

Two Fighter Pilot Dead, As Philippines Finds Wreckage Of ‘Missing’ South Korean-Made FA-50 Combat Aircraft  EurAsian Times

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9 d. ago Pilots confirmed dead as missing Philippine fighter jet found wrecked in mountains

Pilots confirmed dead as missing Philippine fighter jet found wrecked in mountains  The Independent

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9 d. ago Rescuers find Philippine fighter jet's wreckage and the bodies of 2 pilots deployed to fight rebels

Rescuers find Philippine fighter jet's wreckage and the bodies of 2 pilots deployed to fight rebels  VillageReport

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9 d. ago #SerbisyoParaKayJuana: Freebies you can enjoy this National Women’s Month

Filipinas can enjoy several freebies and treats as the country celebrates National Women’s Month this March. The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) announced perks that women can avail from various entities, including railways, government agencies, parks, and some businesses throughout this month. Called “Serbisyo Para Kay Juana,” the initiative aims to make women feel more […] The post #SerbisyoParaKayJuana: Freebies you can enjoy this National Women’s Month appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago "This is the Philippines I'll remember," ENHYPEN enthralls crowd at their second stadium show in the country, teases comeback

"This is the Philippines I'll remember," ENHYPEN enthralls crowd at their second stadium show in the country, teases comeback  allkpop

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1 week ago Meta plans paid subscription service for chatbot Meta AI, source says

Meta Platforms META.O plans to test a paid subscription service for its AI-enabled chatbot Meta AI, similar to those offered by OpenAI and Microsoft MSFT.O to access advanced versions of their chatbots, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. The source said the test will begin in the second quarter this year, but they do not […] The post Meta plans paid subscription service for chatbot Meta AI, source says appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago ‘Welcome to our country’: Pinoys reply to CNN anchor’s post about ‘spaghetti wires’

Filipinos reacted to a post by CNN International anchor Richard Quest about the “spaghetti” wires he spotted in Mandaluyong City during his visit to the Philippines. The British news anchor posted a video on February 26 of himself standing on Pioneer corner Sheridan Street, wondering about the tangled overhead cables nearby. “So many wires!! And […] The post ‘Welcome to our country’: Pinoys reply to CNN anchor’s post about ‘spaghetti wires’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Skype’s final call set for May as Microsoft prioritizes Teams

Skype will ring for the last time on May 5 as owner Microsoft retires the two-decade-old internet calling service that redefined how people connect across borders. Shutting down Skype will help Microsoft MSFT.O focus on its homegrown Teams service by simplifying its communication offerings, the software giant said on Friday. Founded in 2003, Skype’s audio and video […] The post Skype’s final call set for May as Microsoft prioritizes Teams appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Hackman likely died nine days before he was found, sheriff says

Last signal from Hackman’s pacemaker was on February 17 Sheriff rules out carbon monoxide poisoning and foul play Unclear whether Hackman or Arakawa died first Actor Gene Hackman likely died nine days before he and his wife, Betsy Arakawa were found dead inside their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the county sheriff said on […] The post Hackman likely died nine days before he was found, sheriff says appeared first on Interaksyon.

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