The next administration is going to face a hefty debt burden plus a shrinking economy and a rising unemployment rate and hunger due to the mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic, Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said on Wednesday. Drilon blamed this mismanagement on the Department of Health...
The Philippines’ next leader should take into account the overwhelming problems hounding the country amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis and must be prepared to solve these, Senator Panfilo Lacson said on Sunday. More than deciding to file his or her candidacy and get elected, Lacson said the...
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is looking into the use of satellites to further improve the country’s internet connectivity as the Philippines embraces the changing landscape of the economy amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) In an public...
Senator Risa Hontiveros has reiterated her stance that the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) would never be a good investment for the country. The Senate, on Wednesday night, passed on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2232 which seeks to impose additional taxes on POGO operations...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said it is ramping up the country’s readiness for participation in the global digital economy in celebration of this year’s National ICT Month. Photo courtesy of the DICT. With a theme, “Onwards Through ICT: Building a...
Asst. Minority Leader and Gabriela Women’s Partylist Rep. Arlene Brosas on Thursday, May 27, decried the move of the House of Representatives leadership to prioritize the Charter change bid over various legislative measures proposing to address the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic....
From the standpoint of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the current COVID-19 pandemic is a “most opportune teachable moment.” Despite disrupting the rhythm and tempo of Filipinos’ daily lives, the acceleration of digital transformation has also fast-tracked their ability to comprehend...
AAMBIS-OWA Party-list Representative Sharon Garin on Wednesday, May 26 defended the House of Representatives move to rush the passage of the proposed of a third round of a coronavirus (COVID-19) relief package due to the fact Filipinos badly need a lifeline at this time of a pandemic. “There is...
The government is still bullish about the country's economic recovery especially if the public will continue to observe health protocols and get vaccinated to combat the coronavirus pandemic. A Taguig City resident receives the first dose of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine at the McKinley cinema in...
The Philippines is the “clear laggard” in Asia, Moody’s Analytics declared, noting that its economy will likely return to its pre-pandemic levels only by the end of next year. Decentralized health advice alongside the sluggish COVID-19 vaccine rollout is denting the nation’s recovery, an...
Amid efforts to hasten economic recovery from the blow of the pandemic, President Duterte has invited Japanese businessmen to invest in the country's agriculture and digital economy sectors. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) Addressing the virtual international conference...
President Duterte has reiterated his call for greater global solidarity as the world continued to grapple with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. President Duterte speaks at the 2021 Nikkei Future of Asia Conference on Friday, May 21, 2021. (RTVM Screenshot from PCOO-OGMPA) Duterte made...
