The onset of the Asean wet season has seen the return of one of the region’s perennial scourges, dengue fever, with cases across the region already dwarfing those for COVID-19 in many member states. Figures […]
Rise of COVID-19 cases in Philippines fastest in W. Pacific region -WHO data The Philippines has the fastest-growing number of new COVID-19 cases among over 20 countries and territories in Western Pacific Region, based on […]
570,000 Philippines aviation jobs at risk — IATA More than half a million Filipinos in aviation and its supporting industries could lose their jobs as economic uncertainty continues due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) […]
6 areas in Visayas identified as emerging COVID-19 hotspots New coronavirus disease (COVID-19) hotspots are emerging in parts of Central and Eastern Visayas after seeing a rise in number of infections, the Department of Health […]
Cebu City goes on hard lockdown: All quarantine passes cancelled Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella has cancelled all quarantine passes issued to at least 250,000 city residents starting 10 p.m. on June 23. — Philippine […]
Economic recovery to start in 4th quarter, Diokno says ECONOMIC RECOVERY is likely to start by the fourth quarter, with growth seen in key sectors such as agriculture and construction, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor […]
PH coronavirus cases climb past 30,000, death toll at 1,169 The number of coronavirus cases in the Philippines climbed past 30,000 on Sunday, June 21. — Rappler No proof $2.1-B Wirecard funds entered Philippine banks […]
As some governments across the globe gingerly reopen air routes in an attempt to reignite trade and allow citizens to return home, the requirements for travelling between any two countries in an era of an […]
Mass layoffs hit PH aviation industry The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the ground handling company of Cebu Pacific to lay off more than 1,000 employees, or a quarter of its workforce, in the single-largest retrenchment […]
Tax attack? Philippines considers higher sugar levy and new ‘junk food’ tax to offset COVID-19 impacts The Philippines is considering implementing higher sugar taxes as well as new taxes on ‘junk food’ high in sodium […]
PH moves notch higher in world competitiveness The Philippines just moved up one spot to 45th place this year from 46th last year among 63 countries ranked for their overall competitiveness and ability to generate […]
Wilfredo Keng says Ressa refused to get his ‘side of story’ Businessman Wilfredo Keng on Monday said he had asked Rappler executive editor and chief executive officer Maria Ressa to correct false public accusations against […]