Tag: Philippine Economy

The country is grappling with a renewed spike in COVID-19 infections though the government has ruled out reimposing tighter restrictions

Bishop Ongtioco of Cubao said the message of the “feast” of the Child Jesus is for people to stand up despite the challenges

The rhetoric that the Constitution stands as inimical and hostile to progress doesn’t hold water

The World Bank said the country needs to sustain focus on its structural reform agenda to hasten economic recovery

October's 8.7 percent unemployment rate, equivalent to 3.8 million jobless people, was below the record 17.6 percent in April

The government has approved measures to further open up the economy in the fourth quarter, subject to enforcing minimum health standards

The rice liberalization law resulted in the country's "total reliance" on a very limited market for food security

The group warned that the tiny budget allocation for healthcare and social protection will result in the denial of services to the poor

The Association of Major Religious Superior joined NGOs in calling on international financial institutions for financial relief

Barter communities in the country have earlier expressed opposition to proposals to impose tax on bartered goods