CEBU, Philippines — More than 50,000 senior citizens in the cities of Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu have received financial aid from the local government. In Lapu-Lapu City, Anabeth Cuizon, head of the City …
Ayala Corp. eyes e-vehicle business
MANILA, Philippines — Ayala Corp., the country’s oldest conglomerate, is looking to expand into the electric vehicle business as part of the group’s efforts to reimagine its different businesses …
Holidays With ‘World’s Best Restaurant’ Inductee – Christmas In The Philippines
I’m taking a break from the regular ’business’ end of things and bringing some travel-inspired features from great chefs around the world to feed your wanderlust which may even inspire your Christmas …
Philippines targets deal for 25 mn doses of Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine
The Philippines aims to finalise negotiations with Sinovac Biotech this week to acquire 25 million doses of the Chinese company’s Covid-19 vaccine for delivery by March, a coronavirus taskforce …
COVID-19 cases in Philippines cross 450,000; deaths at 8,757
Coronavirus cases in the Philippines climbed past 450,000 Monday after the Department of Health recorded 1,339 additional infections. Total COVID-19 cases in the country stood at 450,733, of which 23, …
Indonesia And Philippines Vitamins And Nutraceuticals Market Projected to Worth USD 3,424.06 million by 2027
Research Nester released a report titled “Indonesia and Philippines Vitamins and Nutraceuticals Market: Global …
AstraZeneca OKs more COVID-19 vaccines for Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — More COVID-19 vaccines are expected to be made available in the country following British drug maker AstraZeneca’s approval of a request from the private sector for a second …
Philippines suspends OFW deployment to Jordan on virus risks
THE PHILIPPINES has suspended the deployment of newly hired migrant Filipinos to Jordan due to risks from the coronavirus. In an advisory dated Dec. 10, the Philippine Overseas Employment …
Philippines: 2.4 million skilled jobs feared to remain unfilled as Covid-19 almost hits 450,000-mark
The Philippines faces a postpandemic skills and employment gap that may leave 2.4 million skilled jobs vacant and unfilled if there are no significant reforms in education and training of workers.
Pandemic wipes out years of progress on Asian poverty, from Indonesia to the Philippines and Thailand
Times have been tight for Lasmi Asih’s family ever since her husband lost his job at a department store in Jakarta amid the coronavirus pandemic. She is now the sole breadwinner, and must provide for …