The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is pushing for the inclusion of economic frontline workers among the A4 priority group in the government's mass vaccination program against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (Mark Balmores/ File Photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) “PEZA-registered companies,...
The pandemic-hit country inched closer to return to normalcy with plans to administer the coronavirus vaccines to workers in the private sector, according to Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion. Residents line up for coronavirus vaccination at a hub in Taguig City on April 29,...
Filipinos should embrace the opportunity to get vaccinated against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to help save lives and livelihoods, according to Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion. A man receives a coronavirus vaccine shot from a health worker in Taguig City on April 29,...
The EU and the Philippines have started discussion on the new program cycle 2021-2027 development cooperation with immediate priority support for the latter’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. The parties issued this joint statement after holding the first meeting of the...
After shepherding the enactment of new laws that would spur economic recovery, the Duterte administration lifted a nine-year moratorium on new mining projects with the recent issuance of Executive Order Number 130. EO No. 130 repealed Section 4 of EO No. 79 issued by then President Benigno Aquino...
Enough is enough. Senator Nancy Binay on Wednesday said China’s continued aggression in the West Philippine Sea and its relentless claim the maritime territory is part of their sovereignty should stop. BInay made the remark following China’s statement the Philippines should “respect”...
Requiring workers to get a coronavirus vaccine could be a possibility in case of a low turnout in the immunization drive, according to a government adviser. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP / MANILA BULLETIN Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion has appealed, however, to the...
Despite the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Philippines still has the potential to become an economic powerhouse especially if it is able to take full advantage of its resources and make a mark in the global marketplace, Senator Sonny Angara said on Wednesday. Angara made the projection in his...
House Deputy Speaker Rufus Rodriguez on Wednesday rejected China’s proposition for the Philippines to respect Beijing’s sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea, saying it should pull out all its military and civilian vessels in the area because it is not part of their exclusive economic zone...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said green shoots of the Philippine economic recovery are growing, citing two recent data indicating growth in trade and manufacturing sectors. In an Economic Bulletin released by the DOF, Finance Undersecretary and Chief Economist Gil S. Beltran noted that recovery...
China is committed to expand investment ties with the Philippines following a surge in bilateral trade in the first quarter of the year. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines with President Duterte (File photo: Chinese embassy/Manila Bulletin) Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian said...
President Duterte has formally appointed Karl Kendrick T. Chua as socioeconomic planning secretary as well as head of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). One-year after serving the positions in an acting capacity, Chua is now officially the government’s chief economist and...
