[ad_1] MB file The economic director of the Duterte administration said yesterday that the country’s economy could contract more than expected this year due to a series of lockdowns imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Finance Secretary Carlos G. Domínguez III said the local economy, measured by gross …
Read More »Environmental group promotes the reopening of public parks
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – With quarantine measures eased, Metro Manila residents should be able to enjoy public parks as long as they follow health and safety guidelines, an environmental group said Tuesday. The Nilad Metro Manila Environmental Network said dozens of people who flocked to Manila Bay’s man-made white sand …
Read More »BSP Commits to Supporting Economic Recovery – The Manila Times
[ad_1] Lieutenant Governor Francisco Dakila Jr. The deputy governor of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Francisco Dakila Jr., reiterated that the country’s monetary authorities are committed to implementing policies that support the economic recovery of the Philippines.During the Manila Times 122nd Anniversary Economic Forum held on Tuesday, Dakila said that …
Read More »DBCC may further downgrade GDP outlook
[ad_1] FINANZAS Secretary Carlos G. Domínguez III said that the Cabinet-level Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) may once again review its perspective on the Philippine economy to take into account the impact of the government’s decision. from returning to a tighter lockdown in August after infections increased with the relaxation …
Read More »184 countries join the Covax initiative – The Manila Times
[ad_1] HO CHI MINH CITY: A total of 184 countries and economies have joined the Covid-19 Vaccines Global Access (Covax) facility, an international initiative co-led by the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners to ensure effective and equitable global access to Covid-19 vaccines. announced the head of WHO. “Covax …
Read More »The Muhyiddin government saw a sea change in the Covid-19 battle while its fate is at stake, SE Asia News & Top Stories
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR – With the Covid-19 situation in Malaysia worsening with a record daily increase of 871 cases on Sunday, people are questioning the sandals of the government on restrictions in the Klang Valley even as Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s government is at risk of collapse. Just days after …
Read More »Shamcey says she asked Stella Araneta if Gazini could attend the Miss Universe PH contest
[ad_1] Miss Universe Philippines reigning Gazini Won. ARMIN P. ADINA MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) pageant announced Monday that reigning queen Gazini Ganados will be available to hand over her title to the eventual winner in the first separate pageant that selects the country’s representative in the …
Read More »PSC, GAB work together for PH sports
[ad_1] PSC President Butch Ramirez In an effort to define professional players from amateur athletes, officials from the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Games and Amusement Board (GAB) issued the guidelines that will give a clearer picture on the matter through of a Joint Resolution No. 2020-01. “This joint …
Read More »Trump News Live: Latest Covid Updates As President Calls Fauci ‘Disaster’ And CNN ‘Idiots’
[ad_1] US President Donald Trump in Arizona on Monday Donald Trump continued his hectic campaign program in Arizona on Monday, enraging his top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, declaring the country “out of the pandemic” and lashing out at CNN for its coronavirus coverage, calling to the “silly! ** …
Read More »DOH Reviews Signs of Herd Immunity to Coronavirus Among Cebu City Vendors
[ad_1] CEBU CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) in Central Visayas is investigating whether herd immunity to coronavirus has developed among vendors in the city’s largest public market, Carbon. Dr. Mary Jean Loreche, DOH regional spokesperson, said there is a need to collect more evidence to confirm whether herd …
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