Gov’t opens e-learning center for workers in Manila

MANILA, May 18 (PNA) -- In a bid to boost the productivity and competitiveness of workers and entrepreneurs, the government has opened an e-learning center for them in Ermita, Manila. The National Wages and Productivity Board (NWPC) said the center, located on the 11th floor of the G.E. Antonino Building along Kalaw St., is part of non-wage benefits for minimum wage earners. … [Read more...]

Awarding of ARMM poll automation contracts seen Friday

MAKATI CITY, Philippines -- Commission on Elections (Comelec) chair Jose Melo said the poll body expects to award this week contracts to suppliers bidding for the automation of elections in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). … [Read more...]

Microsoft withdraws offer for Yahoo

SAN FRANCISCO--Microsoft Corp walked away from its bid to buy Yahoo Inc on Saturday after the Internet company turned down its offer to raise the price by $5 billion to $47.5 billion. … [Read more...]