The Philippines expects a deficit of 400,000 metric tons of pork this year or a quarter of its requirement due to the African swine fever, the Department of Agriculture said, as it pushed for more …
Philippines 10 steps back from square one in COVID-19 fight, says ex-DOH chief
Former Health Secretary Esperanza Cabral said the Philippines’ situation worsened amid fresh surge in COVID-19 cases, which the Department of Health (DOH) said was being driven by new coronavirus …
Philippines vulnerable to rising US yields – S&P
The Philippines is vulnerable to the impact of rising US yields on financial conditions and growth outlook, but not as much as during the “taper tantrum” episode in 2013, S&P Global Ratings said.
Emirates, Etihad flights affected as Philippines borders shut
Airline frequencies between the UAE and Manila have been affected as the Philippines government announced border closures as a precautionary measure against the spread of Covid-19.The government …
Philippines targets economic recovery
The Philippines aims for economic recovery after the pandemic ended 21 years of growth. Benjamin Diokno is the governor of the central bank of the Philippines, and explains what role his institution …
Covid-19: Philippines to shut border to foreigners as cases surge
The Philippines will close its border to foreigners and restrict the number of Filipinos entering the country as authorities battle to contain a spike in coronavirus infections. The temporary measures …
Philippines says wider lockdown possible as coronavirus infections spike
A wider lockdown in the Philippines cannot be ruled out if its surge in COVID-19 infections continues, its health minister said on Wednesday, as authorities announced strict curbs on international …
Philippines’ fried chicken king eyes global empire
The Philippines’ largest restaurant chain, Jollibee, is eyeing global expansion with 450 new eateries due to open this year. Famous for its crispy fried chicken, it sees “opportunities” created by …
Herd immunity in the Philippines might not be achieved until 2023 —Moody’s Analytics
The Philippines is not likely to achieve herd immunity against COVID-19 until 2023, which could slow the pace of its economic recovery, according to Moody’s Analytics. In his Asia-Pacific Economic …
The Latest: Philippines imposes airport entry restrictions
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has decided to temporarily ban the entry of foreigners and limit the entry of returning Filipinos at Manila’s international airport to 1,500 …