Nations’ ‘egoism’ delaying treaty to protect oceans: UN chief
UN Secretary-General Guterres stated that some nations “still think they are powerful enough to think international waters should be theirs” and have taken the ocean for…
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Peso breaches 55:US$1, now Asean’s worst performer
Analysts are worried about the speed that the peso has been depreciating, and that this might come to the point when the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas would have to use its foreign…
Foreign affairs chief says Philippines-China oil and gas talks ‘terminated completely’
“Three years on and we had not achieved our objective of developing oil and gas resources so critical for the Philippines – but not at the price of sovereignty; not even a…
Tough economic choices face incoming Marcos administration
As policymakers debate the use of remedial measures to ease the pain of high fuel costs, senior economist Mapa warns against distributions that could aggravate inflation.
Metro Manila’s Covid-19 positivity rate breaches WHO benchmark
Based on the latest data from the Department of Health, the country listed an additional 409 Covid-19 cases on Tuesday (June 21), of which 218 were in the national capital region.
Philippines ready for face-to-face classes despite rise in Covid-19 cases
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire encouraged parents and guardians to have their children vaccinated before the conduct of in-person classes to protect them.
26,000 provincial bus workers lose jobs due to rising fuel prices
Only 20 to 30 percent of provincial buses are currently operating, with some 26,000 to 28,000 workers, including drivers, conductors, and ticket sellers affected.
Philippine peso hits 54.065 per 1 US dollar, weakest since Oct 2018
The local currency’s continued depreciation further confirms international banks and economic consultancies’ predictions, citing a widening trade deficit.
Dementia amid Covid-19: Patients, carers both need care and support
Lockdowns during the pandemic have restricted people with dementia from enjoying some beneficial routine activities such as going out for walks, according to neurologist Dr Anlaca.
Philippines policymakers brace for economic oil shock
A senior economist noted that Philippines’ energy mix is secondly dominated by oil, and elevated global energy prices are likely to impact more than 50 per cent of their power…