Luzon’s jeepney drivers find ways to cope with high fuel cost
The problems are worsened by what was described as “excessive” terminal fees and other monthly charges being collected by a private transportation terminal for jeepneys,…
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Boracay tourist arrivals hitting pre-pandemic mark
Despite the continued surge in tourist numbers, foreign arrivals, which comprised about half of visitors before the pandemic, remained minimal.
Philippines govt bites high rate bullet, borrows P9.14B amid ‘risky’ Ukraine-Russia war
The government borrows more locally through treasury bills and bonds to temper foreign exchange risks while taking advantage of flushing liquidity in the financial system.
Philippines summons Chinese envoy after China Navy’s illegal incursions in Sulu Sea
The authorities say a People’s Liberation Army–Navy Electronic Reconnaissance Ship entered Philippine waters without permission and lingered in the area for three days.
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
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.