The Philippines has adopted the ten-point policy agenda to accelerate and sustain the country's economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, taking a whole-of-government approach to align all economic recovery programs and measures of the national government. Bloomberg photo Executive Secretary...
Whether it’s a four-day workweek or a flexible work arrangement, Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion said the government's goal is still to keep the engines of the economy running. (MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) "Let's not lose sight of the goal," Concepcion,...
The next administration can vouch on two laws that can help spur the Philippine’s economic recovery from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said on Tuesday. Drilon cited the newly-signed law that amends the 86-year old Public Service Act or Republic Act...
Former senator and incumbent Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Sunday said he supports the proposal of Vice President Leni Robredo to fund a P100-billion stimulus package for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), calling it an “economist’s roadmap” to recovery from the...
As the nation marked the second anniversary of the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, it was announced that Metro Manila and 47 other areas will remain under the least restrictive Alert Level 1 until March 31. This move is beneficial to economic recovery. The full operation of...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is confident that strong domestic demand would withstand the adverse affects of the Russia-Ukraine conflict that threatens the country’s return to pre-pandemic levels within the first-quarter. At a virtual briefing on Tuesday, March 15,...
Despite the improving pandemic situation in the Philippines, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go on Tuesday, March 15 urged the government to strengthen measures against other threats to the country’s economic recovery, particularly the soaring oil and gas prices brought by the Russia-Ukraine conflict....
Philippine economic recovery is “firmly on track” and is expected to speed up following further relaxation of mobility restrictions and continued policy support, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) said. The regional macroeconomic surveillance organization said on Friday, March 11,...
As the number of schools allowed to hold limited face-to-face classes gradually increases, the Department of Education (DepEd) has developed a Learning Recovery Plan Framework. (Photo courtesy of DepEd) In a virtual press briefing on Friday, March 11, DepEd Assistant Secretary for Curriculum...
Senatorial candidate Herbert “Bistek” Bautista on Wednesday urged the government to provide more investments in agriculture sector to enable the Philippine economy to recover against the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in the past two years. While the country was badly hit by the pandemic, many...
NATIONAL VACCINATION DAY. Health Secreatary Francisco Duque inoculates a teenager with COVID19 vaccine during a ceremonial vaccination to mark the start of the National COVID-19 Vaccinaton Day at Marikina Sports Center in Marikina City, November 29 2021.In order for the country to meet it...
UN Secretary-General António Guterres As the world moves ahead to mark International Women’s Day, the clock on women’s rights is moving backwards. All of us are paying the price. The cascading crises of recent years have highlighted how women’s leadership is more crucial than ever. Women...
