Tempered household consumption, still reeling from the pandemic-induced recession, is weighing on the Philippine growth outlook, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). With private consumption—which accounts for more than 70 percent of the local economy—showing “weak momentum,”...
Robust government spending ahead of the May 12 elections likely sped up economic growth in the first quarter, despite private consumption largely being in wait-and-see mode as Filipinos save up, according to the research arm of global financial giant Deutsche Bank. In a May 3 report received by...
Former Manila Mayor Franciso "Isko Moreno" Domagoso Supporters and incumbent officials of the City of Manila have called for the return of former Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso's strong and pioneering public healthcare system which received nationwide recognition, especially...
The Philippines is ready to receive guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) on how to move forward in the post-pandemic world, President Marcos assured on Friday, Dec. 6. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr. Saia Ma’u...
The Philippines now has the means to fight lingering Covid-19 risks as well as future pandemics, as World Bank loans extended during the pandemic have been implemented satisfactorily. "The project has continued moving towards its development objectives—to strengthen the Philippines' capacity...
The Department of Health (DOH) warned the public on Friday, Nov. 8, against spreading false claims regarding Covid-19 origins and treatments. (DOH / Manila Bulletin) In a statement, the DOH cautioned the public against circulating misleading claims suggesting that Singapore discovered Covid-19 is...
The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Saturday, Sept. 21, that the total Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) obligation of P103.5 billion is “now 90 percent paid.” MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO This follows President Marcos’s decision to fully fund the remaining P27.3 billion this...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (PPAB) Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin said the Marcos administration, particularly through the Department of Health (DOH) headed by Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, was able to release the remaining health...
CEU leads a global dialogue on post-pandemic health care trends from August 27-28, 2024 at The Manila Hotel. (Photo from CEU) Centro Escolar University (CEU), in partnership with the Association of Universities in Asia and the Pacific (AUAP), hosted the 2nd AUAP International Conference on...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Deputy Majority Leader and Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin said Congress should investigate the enormous P7.2-trillion debt accumulated by the Duterte administration during...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (PPAB) Deputy Majority Leader and Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin says the House isn't being vindictive in its probe on the initial high cost of Covid-19 test packages during the early days of the...
The Commission on Audit (COA) has affirmed the notice of disallowance for P876,896.87 given by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) to its employees for financial and health assistance during the Covid-19 pandemic. With the ruling, the COA denied the appeal filed by Mary Liza...
