Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III sees a strong government-private sector partnership helping the Philippines breach the digital divide and achieve President Duterte’s goal of financial inclusion …
Dominguez: Strong government-private sector partnership to help achieve PRRD’s financial inclusion goal
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III sees a strong government-private sector partnership helping the Philippines breach the digital divide and achieve President Duterte’s goal of financial inclusion …
Philippines has enough money for COVID-19 war chest beyond 2022, DOF claims
The Philippines has enough funds for its COVID-19 war chest even after the term of President Rodrigo Duterte ends next year, the Department of Finance said.
Digital Banking: Union Bank of Philippines to Launch Fourth Virtual Bank in Southeast Asian Nation
The Union Bank of the Philippines, which is part of a conglomerate that is led by Aboitiz Equity Ventures, will be launching the fourth all-digital banking platform in the Southeast Asian country.
Thousands displaced in Philippines monsoon
Three people are dead and nearly 25,000 displaced by floods and landslides amid days of continuous torrential rains in the Philippines.
Philippines is changing strategy with China in South China sea
Manila has changed tack. It’s no longer seeking to appease Beijing in the hope of a fair deal. Instead, a Philippines patrol ship has confronted a Chinese warship intruding on its territory.
Thousands evacuate amid Philippines monsoon rain
Authorities evacuated more than 15,000 people in the Philippines amid heavy monsoon rains enhanced by Typhoon Fabian, emergency officials said Saturday.
Philippines to get 171 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines in 2021 –DOF
The Philippines is expecting to receive a total of 171 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines this year, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III announced Saturday.
Philippines to achieve population protection within the year
The Philippines is “past the crawl and walk stages” and is now “gradually running” toward its goal of vaccinating half a million individuals per day,” vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. said on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated in Philippines due to flooding
Monsoon rains have caused severe flooding in the Philippines, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes.