MANILA, Philippines — The city government of Manila, under Mayor Isko Moreno, has bagged its first ever Good Financial Housekeeping recognition from the Department of the Interior and Local Government …
IMF further downgrades economic outlook for the Philippines, projects a deeper 8.3% decline in 2020
THE PHILIPPINES is likely to see the worst economic slide among Southeast Asian countries this year, after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) once again downgraded its contraction forecast for the …
US businesses say Philippines not keeping up with region in improving business climate
“Grandfathering will provide them the confidence to remain in the Philippines long-term,” the business groups said. While Mr. Forbes said that the report is comprehensive and useful for investors, he …
Philippines sees 1,990 new coronavirus cases, lowest in three weeks
The Philippines’ health ministry on Tuesday reported 1,990 new coronavirus infections, the lowest number in three weeks, and 40 additional deaths. In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed …
Philippines Relaxes Public Transport Limits Despite Covid Uptick
The Philippines will ease distancing rules in public transport and may allow more businesses to operate at full capacity, despite daily coronavirus cases hitting a four-week high.
COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates risks of children, pregnant and lactating mothers from disasters – Save the Children Philippines
English News and Press Release on Philippines about Disaster Management, Protection and Human Rights and Epidemic; published on 13 Oct 2020 by Save the Children …
Fitch Ratings affirms ratings of 4 Philippines’ largest banks with stable outlook
Credit watcher Fitch Ratings said Tuesday it affirmed the credit ratings of four of the Philippines’ largest banks with a stable outlook despite the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
MullenLowe Philippines next to sell to local player after Indonesia
The deal sees long-time Treyna shareholders significantly increase their equity stakes in the agency group, with Mike Trillana becoming the lead local shareholder.
Move on? Then stop whining why the Philippines remains poor, corrupt
Unless of course, we want to move on and conveniently sweep this scourge under the rug, and get back to “business as usual.” If so, then let’s stop wondering, let alone whining, why this country …
Philippines’ mobile data is 60th cheapest out of 228 countries —study
The Philippines ranked 60th out of 228 countries measured on the average cost of mobile data, a recent study by UK-based technology website cable.co.uk revealed. Data released by cable.co.uk showed …