The economy needs confidence, not another stimulus: DOF

[ad_1] DESPITE imminent calls from various departments and stakeholders, Finance Secretary Carlos Domínguez III believes that injecting more fiscal stimulus into the economy is not the answer to boost its growth prospects. At the DBCC virtual press conference on Thursday night, Dominguez said that the Philippine economy does not need …

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Unemployment data ‘improving’ but raising new concerns

[ad_1] The latest unemployment data released by government statisticians on Thursday showed a slight improvement, but reflected the risks the Philippines faces to renew consumer confidence, according to local economists. Preliminary results from the Workforce Survey (LFS) released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed that 3.8 million Filipinos or …

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Cone: Another ugly victory | Business mirror

[ad_1] BARANGAY Geneva San Miguel made it 2-0 over TNT Katropa in the Philippine Basketball Association’s Philippine Cup Finals series on Wednesday night, but Gin Kings head coach Tim Cone did not hate to himself for that victory. Isn’t it ironic? “I sound like a scratched record, but again, we’re …

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Reactions to John Wall, Russell Westbrook Trade

[ad_1] Just when it seemed like the NBA offseason was drawing to a close, the Rockets Y Magicians caused quite a stir Wednesday night, trading star point guards. Russell Westbrook addressed Washington in the highly successful deal in exchange for John wall and a lottery-protected 2023 first-round pick. While the …

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