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 …
Philippines reports 3,564 coronavirus cases, highest rise in 3 weeks
The Philippines reported 3,564 new coronavirus cases on Monday, the country’s biggest daily tally since Sept. 19 and bringing the total number of confirmed infections to 342,816. In a bulletin, the …
Why the Philippines Needs to Establish a Sovereign Wealth Fund
The country needs to ensure that its bounty of offshore wealth benefits the people, not just a privileged elite.
Philippines Considers Relaxing Curfew, Readies Vaccine Trials
The Philippines’ health department is open to easing curfew but movement restrictions for the young and elderly are needed to protect vulnerable groups from the new coronavirus, Undersecretary Maria …
Philippines’ 2021 Budget Hangs as Duterte House Allies Clash
President Rodrigo Duterte’s allies at the House of Representatives splintered on Monday, with majority electing a new speaker while the Philippines’ 4.5 trillion-peso ($93 billion) budget aimed to aid …
US extends $213M grant to assist Philippines in poverty reduction, good governance
The Philippines has scored a $213-million grant (equivalent to P10.8 billion) from the United States to finance poverty reduction and good governance programs, the Department of Finance (DOF) …
First UK-Philippines virtual trade mission
Philippines Virtual Trade Mission on October 14. The British Chamber will showcase the Philippines as an attractive investment destination due to its dynamic and young population of almost 110 million …
First UK-Philippines virtual trade mission
Philippines Virtual Trade Mission on October 14. The British Chamber will showcase the Philippines as an attractive investment destination due to its dynamic and young population of almost 110 million …
WHO hopes Philippines can tap up to 4k volunteers for Solidarity Trial
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday expressed hope that the Philippines will increase the number of participants for the WHO-sanctioned COVID-19 vaccine trial scheduled to begin later this …