News watch: Layoffs overseas vs. expected growth in 2009 | Work & Money

* President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo acknowledged that hundreds of OFWs are being asked to leave their jobs abroad in lieu of the global economic recession.

* Even with the global financial crisis, Philippine business leaders expect three percent economic growth in 2009.

* How did US president-elect Barack Obama--and other prominent personalities--use the internet to their advantage ?

* The Philippine Travel and Tourism Council is confident that local tourism will not suffer from the economic crisis this holiday season.

* Remittances from OFWs helped the Philippine peso close the week on a higher note.

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