Life will be better? Surveys show optimism growing in Philippines
According to the latest poll results released on July 10, 46 per cent of adult Filipinos expressed belief that the economy will improve in the next 12 months.
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Mandatory Covid-19 booster shots not yet necessary: Philippine Dept of Health
“In the past we were able to improve and increase our vaccination efforts by implementing different nudges, which we have been doing”, said Health Undersecretary Vergeire.
Dengue epidemic in 15 regions above threshold ‘worrisome’: Philippine Dept of Health
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said the number of cases recorded in the 15 regions breached the expected number of infections based on past trends or figures in the…
Philippines rejects efforts to undermine arbitral ruling on South China Sea
The country’s top diplomat issued the remark as the Philippines marks the sixth anniversary of the historic decision of the arbitration court based in The Hague.
Bongbong Marcos urged to revive Marcos Sr’s oil price stabilization fund
Recently, activist groups have also called for the suspension of taxes on oil products to alleviate the suffering of the poor due to high fuel prices.
Metro Manila’s Covid-19 positivity jumps to 10.9%; hike recorded in 18 other areas
The Department of Health said the current Covid-19 positivity rate nationwide is at 6.8 per cent.
Peso now region’s worst performer
That the Philippine peso depreciation is at its fastest pace against the US dollar in about five years is adding further upside pressures on imported inflation, shared DBS Bank.
Wang: China ready to usher in ‘golden age’ with Philippines
Chinese Foreign Minister Yi said China will never follow the footsteps of traditional powers and share development opportunities with Manila.
Import food to cap inflation – Marcos economic team
Finance Secretary Diokno said Marcos had indicated willingness to continue importing some food items like corn, pork, and rice, as well as coal at lower tariffs.
Chicken shortage hits Philippine fast-food chains
The shortage underscored the deepening supply chain problems that have emerged in the postpandemic period.