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The Department of Finance (DOF) worked closely with lawmakers last year in providing technical support leading to swift congressional action on legislative measures that aim to rescue businesses, provide emergency assistance to vulnerable sectors and keep the economy afloat amid the crisis arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Filipino bayanihan spirit came alive at the Eastwood Mall Open Park as premier Apple partner Power Mac Center and TV personality Gretchen Ho’s Woman In Action initiative gave away free bicycles to people who find it difficult to commute to work because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Power Mac Center customers, through its “Pay It Forward” campaign, helped acquire the bicycles through proceeds from participating products during its anniversary week sale.

The country’s competition watchdog said it remains vigilant to transactions below the significantly lower mandatory threshold merger review of P50 billion even as it focuses on its enforcement function during this period of pandemic.

Senator Ralph Recto yesterday sought for an accounting of the funds being allocated to government financial institutions for lending to the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Senator Ralph Recto yesterday sought for an accounting of the funds being allocated to government financial institutions for lending to the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Whether it's against a pandemic or natural disasters, the Filipino bayanihan prevails.