World Economic Forum projection: Debt, inflation biggest threats to Philippines
But President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said despite inflation “running rampant and out of control,” the Philippines is still on track “to maintain a strong economic…
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Restrictions stay even with pandemic end: Dept of Health
“Even if The public health emergency will be lifted, we know that the virus is here to stay”, Vergeire said, “So the Philippines will continue to be cautious."
12-hour shifts now the work norm for Filipino nurses
A union president said aside from the physical and mental stress on overworked nurses, the 12-hour duty is also affecting the quality of patient care.
Cakes, pastries to cost more as egg prices rise
Since 2022, the Marcos administration has been struggling to keep down food prices and ensuring an adequate supply of some key commodities, including red onions and sugar.
2 million non-poor households hit by inflation, rate selves poor now
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the spike was mainly due to the higher annual increase in the price index of food and non-alcoholic beverages at 8.4 per cent.
Marcos admin expects Philippines to grow by 6.5% in 2023
Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno also estimated that GDP growth in 2022 likely exceeded the government’s growth target of 6.5 to 7.5 percent.
Marcos to drum up global investor interest in Philippines at Davos meet
During his string of overseas trips, the President said he usually talks about the Philippines and “what the situation is as an investment destination.”
Philippines ‘forced to import’ onions due to insufficient local supply: Marcos
Philippines ‘forced to import’ onions due to insufficient local supply: Marcos
Onions, other veggies from abroad need clearances, Filipino travelers warned
“This is to safeguard and prevent the spread of plant pests in the Philippines,” the Bureau of Customs said in a statement.
Filipino-American R’Bonney Gabriel is Miss Universe 2022
Settling for the first runner-up spot in the competition was Amanda Dudamel from Venezuela, while Andreína Martínez from Dominican Republic was proclaimed second runner-up.