The Philippines’ national government has enough funds to vaccinate its estimated target of up to 60 million people against the coronavirus, says Secretary of Finance Carlos Dominguez.
As Philippines seeks Covid-19 vaccines, ghost of Dengvaxia controversy lingers
As Covid-19 cases rise, the Philippine public’s abysmal public trust in vaccines will be a huge hurdle in the government’s vaccination bid.
Philippines reports 16 new cases of more contagious Covid-19 variant
The Philippines has now reported 16 new cases of the more transmissible variant of the coronavirus.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
5G: A crucial strategic direction for business
G has certainly been the most anticipated development in the last two years, with leading telecommunication companies in the Philippines announcing commercial 5G services in select areas in the …
Is the Philippines Market Going to Make It? Delay of Tax May Not Sway Operators
A new tax break provides an incentive to stay in the Philippines, but does not erase the shadow of doubt over the Philippines market. The Argument Against. A stringent franchise t …
Yanson son retains control of Philippines biggest bus company
Leo Rey Yanson, the youngest son of Yanson matriarch Olivia Yanson, has regained full control of the Bacolod City-based Yanson Group of Bus Companies, the largest transport fleet in the country.
New initiative to help banks in the Philippines, Mexico and Egypt scale climate finance
It is designed to increase climate lending by participating banks to 30% of their portfolios by 2030, while reducing exposure to coal …
New initiative to help banks in the Philippines, Mexico and Egypt scale climate finance
It is designed to increase climate lending by participating banks to 30% of their portfolios by 2030, while reducing exposure to coal …
‘Bating Filipino’: MPs in Philippines pass bill to create new Covid-safe greeting
Contactless greeting will help fight pandemic, say MPs of worst-hit country in south-east Asia, though some people would prefer more action on a vaccine …
New Philippines development plan focuses on education, social security
Enhancing social security and improving the delivery of education will be priorities in human development in the next two years, according to the National Economic and Development Authority .