Economy

Expect more Philippines-India collaboration, says Arroyo

MANILA — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said last night there are boundless opportunities and potential for more collaboration between the Philippines and India which is on the verge of becoming one of the top economies in the world.

Speaking at the membership meeting of the Indian Chamber of Commerce Philippines at the Hotel Intercontinental in Makati City, the President described India’s growth and huge market potential as a positive development that could further propel the growth of the Philippines and other Asian countries.
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25 ‘SMART Mentors’ to Master Creative Use of ICT in Philippine Classrooms

MANILA — Many public school teachers manage 65 to 80 students at a time. Among the challenges of handling bloated class sizes is ensuring that everyone pays attention. This is where creativity, ingenuity and technology can make a big difference.

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Philippines: Utility Rates Rose Faster Under Arroyo

MANILA — As a result of its continued privatization of vital utilities and the deregulation of the oil industry, the prices of power, water. and oil have increased most rapidly during the last six years of the Arroyo administration, according to independent think-tank IBON Foundation.

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