In a new study published on the medRxiv* preprint server, scientists reported coding of complete genome sequences of 23 severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) strains in the …
Fitch sees Philippines economy contracting by 8%
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin Diokno said business activities have been disrupted as the surge in COVID-19 cases around the world continues. “The Philippines is not spared. The local …
The Philippines Feed Additive Market is projected to register a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period (2020-2025
Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report “Philippines Feed Additives Market – Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2020 – 2025)” – The Philippines has been known as one of the top exporters of …
Philippines Seeks Fresh $11 Billion Advance From Central Bank
The Philippines has asked the central bank to lend it 540 billion pesos ($11.1 billion) to help finance a budget deficit that’s under strain from Southeast Asia’s worst Covid-19 outbreak.
‘Epidemic’ of Unintended Pregnancies in Philippines Amid Lockdown Measures
An “epidemic” of unintended pregnancies is building in the Philippines as lockdown measures try to curb Southeast Asia’s worst outbreak. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has said that the …
Philippines records 2,426 new coronavirus cases, 58 deaths
The Philippines’ health ministry on Wednesday confirmed 2,426 new coronavirus infections and 58 additional deaths. In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed cases had increased to 311,694, …
Duterte extends Philippines “state of calamity” as pandemic worsens
The government is ramping up state repression as the country suffers its worst economic contraction in decades.
Cargill Philippines allots P20 million for COVID-19 food security relief efforts
“Despite the restrictions brought about by the efforts to mitigate the effects of the pandemic on public health and safety, we have kept our operations going across all our business units,” he added.
World Bank sees worse turnout for Philippines
The World Bank expects a deeper economic contraction for the Philippines this year and a slower recovery by next year as the country fails to control the COVID contagion despite repeated lockdowns.
Seamless Philippines 2020 slated online
Payments, E-commerce, Retail, Fintech and Identity in the Philippines On September 30 and October 1, Seamless Philippines’ 2020 edition will take place online, bringing together the entire Philippines …