Tag: Economy
Philippine economic managers optimistic of recovery from impact of pandemic
The government has approved measures to further open up the economy in the fourth quarter, subject to enforcing minimum health standards
Philippine church groups back calls to save ‘jeepney’
“Their forced transition from being drivers to beggars, during this pandemic … compels us into grave concern,” said the religious groups
Philippine garment industry suffers as COVID-19 impacts ripple through supply chain
Imports from garment-exporting countries in Asia dropped by up to 70 per cent in the first half of 2020 due to collapsing consumer demand
Nothing to celebrate on World Food Day, say Filipino farmworkers, activists
Activists in the Philippines and other poor countries dubbed the day "World Hunger Day", and during the pandemic, "World Foodless Day"
Pagpapaliban ng ’13th month pay’ ‘di makatarungan, ayon sa isang obispo
Hindi maikakaila na mas labis na naapektuhan ng krisis na dulot ng pandemya ang mga manggagawang Filipino
Pull investments from companies not committed to environment, pope says
In a TED video message, Pope Francis says the current economic system is unsustainable
Pope Francis reminds investors to be champions of social development
Management of business always demands of everyone fair and transparent conduct, which does not give in to corruption, pope says
COVID-19 drives many of Hong Kong’s social enterprises to the wall
One in four social enterprises expect to run out of cash flow within three months if pandemic continues to affect revenue
Poverty. Misery. Catastrophe.
'The truth remains that a markedly big number of people are destitute, hungry, sick — all arguments to the contrary notwithstanding'
Pope Francis hits ‘sick economy’ that spurs inequality
Coronavirus pandemic has exposed and aggravated symptoms of social inequality, pope says