Nickel prices jumped on Tuesday after major producer the Philippines ordered a halt on mining on an island that is home to some projects. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte banned mining on Tumbagan …
Foreign tourist arrivals in Philippines plunge 83.7% in 2020 amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday said the Philippines saw a dramatic decline in international arrivals last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. At a virtual press conference, Tourism Secretary …
Ipsos hires Philippines head
Global research company Ipsos has appointed Vicky Abad as country manager in the Philippines. Abad (pictured) will replace Marie Lee, who retired last month after leading Ipsos’ Philippines business …
MMDA chief Abalos mulls more roads, elevated bus ramps to change Philippines’ traffic reputation
“I am thinking of asking our research and planning team if we could move the motorcycles on the right side and study if bike lanes are feasible along EDSA,” he said. “For the past several days, you’ve …
For Covid Vaccine Storage, Philippines May Tap Meat and Fish Freezers for Help
The Philippines is preparing cold storage for Covid-19 vaccines, with government telling industry groups with facilities for storing meat and fish to be ready to help in keeping and distributing the …
Philippines bars foreign travelers from China, 4 other countries over new coronavirus variant
Foreign travelers from China and four other countries will not be allowed to enter the Philippines starting January 13 as a precautionary measure against the new coronavirus variant, Malacañang …
Philippines targets vaccination of up to 200,000 daily
The Philippines is targeting to vaccinate up to 200,000 persons against Covid-19 every day once the nationwide vaccinations begin, vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. said Tuesday (Jan 12).
Pfizer vaccine could be first to be used in the Philippines against COVID-19 —Galvez
A vaccine manufactured by American corporation Pfizer could be the first that will be used against COVID-19 in the Philippines, vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said Tuesday. Galvez said he …
Philippines Targets to Vaccinate Entire Population By 2023
The Philippines targets to vaccinate its entire population of more than 100 million people against the coronavirus by 2023, with President Rodrigo Duterte opting to be given a vaccine either from …
BPO Philippines: Beyond call centres
Over the last 20 years, the Philippines has emerged as one of the world’s leading business process outsourcing (BPO) destinations.