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Taal Volcano Displaces 162,000 People

January 18, 2020January 18, 2020 Juliet Norah Leave a comment

The number of displaced due to the Taal Volcano eruption in the northern Philippines has risen to 162,000 as the experts say steady steam emission and tremors indicate a rising magma. The state scientists continue to warn that the threat of a hazardous explosive eruption remains despite an apparent lull in the activity on the surface.

Spanish Speaking Nations Now Have Worldwide Access to Low Cost Freelance Global Gigs

January 14, 2020January 15, 2020 Freelance Global Gigs Leave a comment

Spanish is the fourth largest language in the world behind English, Chinese and Hindi. There are 23 counties that have Spanish as their official language and those countries are spread over four continents. Now all Spanish speaking countries of the world have access to post their Freelance Global Gigs services in Spanish which is then available in over 100 leading worldwide languages.

Taal Volcano Erupts in the Philippines

January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 Juliet Norah Leave a comment

A volcano in the Philippines has begun spewing lava as the authorities warn that a hazardous eruption is possible “within hours and days.” Early Monday morning, a weak flow of lava began seeping out of Taal volcano, some 70 kilometers (45 miles) south of the capital, Manila. This came after it emitted a huge plume ash, triggering the mass evacuation of 8,000 people from the area.

Communal News Now Writes, Submits and Publishes Articles and News for Facebook News

Editor's Pick January 11, 2020January 10, 2020 Freelance Global Gigs Leave a comment

Communal News (CN) has notched another milestone achievement. It is now being published on Facebook News. For the thousands of CN contributors, this is another venue in which your contributions to CN can be read. For Facebook readers, we have our new service at your Facebook News fingertips. Facebook News joins Communal News and Google News in delivering CN’s global fact-based news, often written by you the public. Along with the news service, CN is being published in over 100 global languages, on social media, and often finds advanced placement in organic search engines such as Google, Bing, Baidu, Yahoo and DuckDuckGo.

Can the Russian Low Cost Global Freelance Market Grow Its Population and Wealth?

December 31, 2019January 15, 2020 Freelance Global Gigs Leave a comment

The Russian population peaked 28 years ago at over 48 million, just after the USSR collapsed in 1991. Today the Russian population is about 144 million (the current population dos not include the annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol). Domestic GDP per capita is under $12,000 per year. The Russian GDP per capita is equivalent to only 93% of the world average.

Russian computer usage is remarkably high at 71% (in 2016) and the Russian Global Gig Economy Index is 8th in growth at a strong 20%.

Typhoon Phanfone Death Toll Rises to 28 in Philippines

December 28, 2019December 28, 2019 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

The death toll after Typhoon Phanfone struck the Philippines is increasing, and the typhoon has so far claimed the lives of at least 28 people. In the meantime, the typhoon has weakened considerably and has left the country. With gusts of wind up to 200 kilometers per hour, Typhoon Phanfone swept across the Philippines just before Christmas, from the east to the west of the islands.

Indonesians, with the Malay Language, Help Unlock Southeast Asia’s Low Cost Freelance Global Gig Markets

December 27, 2019January 15, 2020 Freelance Global Gigs Leave a comment

Indonesia is the largest economy in South East Asia, with a population of over 270 million people, making it the 4th largest populated country in the world behind China, India and the Untied States. Indonesia is behind on the internet revolution with only about 18% of the population having access to the internet, but that number is growing rapidly. Most of the jobs in Indonesia, including freelance work, are repetitive and low paying– often data entry in the English language.

Freelancers in the Philippines Now Have a Low Cost Global Gig Platform in Both Filipino and English Languages

December 25, 2019January 15, 2020 Freelance Global Gigs Leave a comment

The Global Gig-Economy in 2019 has ranked the Philippines sixth in the world for the number of its freelancers. The ranking found that the island nation freelancers and freelance gigs grew at a amazing 35% from the year before, bringing the total Philippines population working as freelancers to 2%. As the nation of freelancers is growing, so is the internal need for freelance services.

6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Leaves Five Dead, Dozens Injured, in Philippines

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

At least five people have lost their lives, and scores others have sustained injuries following a series of earthquakes that have struck the Philippines. The 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit the southern part of the country on Wednesday night. The quake triggered landslides and caused a fire in the Gaisano shopping mall in General Santos city shortly after the quake, but shoppers and employees managed to escape without injuries, the civil defense office said.

Russians Searching for Yamashita’s Treasure

Editor's Pick September 10, 2019September 9, 2019 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

Treasure hunters from Russia are planning to travel to the Philippines in 2020 to look for hidden gold from WWII. They are convinced they have pinpointed the location of the stolen loot and are eager to start the quest.

Since the US and Japan signed a peace agreement at the end of War War II, treasure hunters have searched for General Tomoyuki Yamashita’s gold. During the war, the Japanese general robbed the whole of Southeast Asia of the precious metal, primarily from the former Spanish colony of the Philippines.

Duterte Meets Xi in Beijing, Watches Basketball in Guangzhou

August 30, 2019August 30, 2019 Benedict Kasigara Leave a comment

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has launched his fifth visit to China on Wednesday. In addition to the South China Sea issue, he is also believed to discuss trade, investment, and infrastructure projects with China. After meeting with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing, Duterte will fly to Guangzhou with Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan to watch a basketball game.

Best Freelance Gig Market Online Strategy for Beginners

August 30, 2019January 15, 2020 Freelance Global Gigs Leave a comment

A Beginners Guideline for Starting Their own Freelance Gig Opportunities.

It just a simple fact, it is very hard for beginners to compete in established and entrenched markets. Often it is better for a younger, fast-growing talent to work with an equally young and fast growing platform, so you can say they cut their teeth together. And for the newer gig providers, this learning curve of online services is often more manageable.