There are now more than 82,000 Filipinos infected with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) after the Department of Health (DOH) announced 1,657 new cases on Monday, bringing the total to …
Hundreds of Protesters Rally in Manila Ahead of Duterte’s State of the Philippines Address
Hundreds of protesters in the Philippine capital marched and staged motorcades Monday against a new anti-terror law and other issues despite police threats of arrests ahead of President Rodrigo …
Philippines’ Largest Bank Posts Rare Loss, Braces for Defaults
BDO Unibank Inc., the Philippines’ largest lender by assets, posted its first loss in more than a decade after bolstering provisions for bad loans due to the pandemic. The bank said its net loss …
Duterte asks China’s Xi: Prioritize Philippines’ access to COVID-19 vaccine
Early in his speech, Duterte told the public not to despair because the vaccine against COVID-19 is “around the corner.” …
Up to 75% of the Philippine economy is now allowed to open, says official
The Philippines is currently focusing on ramping up testing for the coronavirus and gradually reopening its public transport system safely, says Karl Kendrick Chua, acting secretary for the country’s …
Up to 75% of the Philippine economy is now allowed to open, says official
The Philippines is currently focusing on ramping up testing for the coronavirus and gradually reopening its public transport system safely, says Karl Kendrick Chua, acting secretary for the country’s …
Capital Economics: Philippines’ GDP likely slid 18% in Q2
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ gross … a weak labor market and business closures in the wake of the pandemic are seen causing GDP to plunge this year, after eight years of growth …
Capital Economics: Philippines’ GDP likely slid 18% in Q2
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ gross … a weak labor market and business closures in the wake of the pandemic are seen causing GDP to plunge this year, after eight years of growth …
Ahead of SONA, Sotto hopes for positive future, Philippines testing negative for COVID-19
Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Monday expressed hopes for a better future in the Philippines hours before President Rodrigo Duterte is scheduled to deliver his 5th State of the Nation Address …
Philippines, ADB ink $26.5-M Local Governance Reform Project loan
The Philippines inked a $26.5-million Asian Development Bank (ADB) loan which would finance the reforms needed to improve local property valuation and tax collection.