Marcos Jr holds big lead in poll for Philippines presidency
The Feb 18-23 survey by independent pollster Pulse Asia showed Marcos cornering 60 per cent of support from 2,400 respondents
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Philippines growth estimate slashed due to Russia-Ukraine war
London-based think tank Capital Economics retained its pre-war forecasts for Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, citing the “negligible” impact of the conflict on these…
High growth, higher inflation, higher interest rates on the cards for Philippines
Aside from oil prices, climate change and typhoons could likely exert more pressure on the country’s inflation rate.
Kids must be vaccinated to join in-person classes in Abra, Kalinga
Out of 430,924 students enrolled for the school year 2021-2022 in the region, only 85,775 managed to return to their schools.
Philippines to donate Covid-19 jabs to vaccine-short nations
Among the possible recipient countries being considered by the government are those in Africa as well as Myanmar.
Bohol’s river cruise, floating restaurants are back
Since March 1, the river cruise has received an average of 150 visitors daily, with at least 25 percent of them foreign tourists.
Philippines drivers fret over shrinking income
Analysts said oil prices might hit $200 a barrel before March ends, which could translate to local pump prices of up to P100 a liter.
40% of Filipinos say their quality of life worsened: Survey
24% of the 1,440 respondents nationwide said their lives got better while 36% said it remains unchanged compared to a year ago.
Philippines orders mandatory evacuation of Filipinos in Ukraine
The embassy on Ukraine assured it will extend assistance to Filipinos in Ukraine together with a rapid response team.
Philippines trade department backs stockpiling goods amid Russia-Ukraine war
The department encouraged the stockpiling of agricultural products but said the country had sufficient inventory of manufactured items.