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Philippine GDP Growth to Slide in 2020 Due to COVID-19, Strong Rebound Seen in 2021 — ADB

Manila, Philippines — The Philippines’ economic growth will slow significantly this year before a strong rebound in 2021, with expansionary fiscal and monetary policies partly offsetting slower domestic demand and…

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Asian Development Bank Announces $6.5 Billion Initial Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Manila, Philippines — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today announced a $6.5 billion initial package to address the immediate needs of its developing member countries (DMCs) as they respond to the…

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The Philippines is Overall 2nd Best in 2020 Asia Girls’ Leadership Index

Manila – The Philippines’s rank is second best in terms of girls’ leadership, this is according to the 2020 Asia Girls’ Report conducted by Plan International, which is a girls’…

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Health

Philippine Government imposes community quarantine in Metro Manila to contain coronavirus

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Thursday, March 12, announced the imposition of Metro Manila-wide community quarantine that calls for stringent social distancing measures in a bid to combat the threat…

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Asian Development Bank to Provide $200 Million to Support Strained Supply Chains in Fight Against COVID-19

Manila, Philippines — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will make available $200 million through its Supply Chain Finance Program for companies manufacturing and distributing medicines and other items needed to…

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New Clark City stadium nominated for world’s ‘Stadium of the Year’

Quezon City — The New Clark City Athletics Stadium used in the 30th South East Asian Games (SEA Games) is nominated for “Stadium of the Year,” the Bases Conversion Development…

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Department of Tourism to spend P6 billion to boost Philippine tourism industry—projects to lose P43 billion in tourism revenues due to the threat of the novel coronavirus

Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo Puyat on Wednesday, March 4, announced that the Department of Tourism will be spending some P6 billion on a tourism resiliency program that will boost the…

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Honda closure in the Philippines triggered by global slowdown

Makati – Following a meeting with Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) President and General Manager Noriyuki Takakura on February 24, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez…

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Philippines Department of Tourism holds Business-to-Business Session for Indonesia Travel Trade Partners and Airlines

Jakarta — The Philippine Department of Tourism, in cooperation with PT Intrareps, organized and hosted a lunch and a Business to Business (B2B) Session with 40 representatives from Indonesia Travel…

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Asian Development Bank Philippines Opens Clark Office to Strengthen Project Implementation

Clark, Philippines — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today opened a satellite office in Clark, about 100 kilometers north of Manila. The office will serve as a hub in the central…

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The Philippines, the next hotbed for tech innovation

The country is seen as emerging tech leader armed with vibrant ecosystems Manila, Philippines — The Philippines is all set to cement its role as the next hotbed for fintech…

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Philippines lifts Taiwan travel ban

Manila, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes the lifting of the travel ban on Taiwan to minimize the impact of the nCov global scare on the local tourism…

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Philippine Embassy in Tokyo attends Filipino Chocolate Night Volume Two

Tokyo – The Philippine Embassy in Tokyo officials attended the Filipino Chocolate Night Volume Two, organized by Resonance Woodberry Coffee Roasters Shibuya and AURO Chocolate on 12 February 2020. According…

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Philippine exports reach record-level US$70B in 2019 despite global uncertainties—DTI Chief

Exports grow by 21% in December 2019 Makati – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said that Philippine exports reached a record-high of US$70.3 billion in 2019…

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Japanese debt watcher Rating and Investment Information raises the Philippines’ credit rating to ‘BBB+’

Upgrade pushes country closer to goal of ‘A’ rating Manila – Japan-based Rating and Investment Information Inc. (R&I) has upgraded the Philippines’ credit rating by a notch, from “BBB” to…

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Health

President Duterte extends temporary ban on travelers from China, Hong Kong, and Macao

Manila — To prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the country, President Rodrigo Duterte’s temporary travel ban on visitors has been extended to include any part of…

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Philippine GDP Growth to Slide in 2020 Due to COVID-19, Strong Rebound Seen in 2021 — ADB

Asian Development Bank Announces $6.5 Billion Initial Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

The Philippines is Overall 2nd Best in 2020 Asia Girls’ Leadership Index

Philippine Government imposes community quarantine in Metro Manila to contain coronavirus

Asian Development Bank to Provide $200 Million to Support Strained Supply Chains in Fight Against COVID-19

New Clark City stadium nominated for world’s ‘Stadium of the Year’

Department of Tourism to spend P6 billion to boost Philippine tourism industry—projects to lose P43 billion in tourism revenues due to the threat of the novel coronavirus

Honda closure in the Philippines triggered by global slowdown

Philippines Department of Tourism holds Business-to-Business Session for Indonesia Travel Trade Partners and Airlines

Asian Development Bank Philippines Opens Clark Office to Strengthen Project Implementation

The Philippines, the next hotbed for tech innovation

Philippines lifts Taiwan travel ban

Philippine Embassy in Tokyo attends Filipino Chocolate Night Volume Two

Philippine exports reach record-level US$70B in 2019 despite global uncertainties—DTI Chief

Japanese debt watcher Rating and Investment Information raises the Philippines’ credit rating to ‘BBB+’

Department of Foreign Affairs brings home 30 Filipinos from Wuhan City

Department of Trade and Industry supports PROPAK; strives for sustainable Philippine economy

Filipino bags first prize in 2020 Year of ASEAN identity logo design competition

Philippine Embassy in Tokyo encourages Japanese businesses to invest in the Philippines

President Duterte extends temporary ban on travelers from China, Hong Kong, and Macao

Home Is a Moving Target

Securing Tomorrow: WOSAS 2026 Showcases the Future of Safety, Security, and Resilience

Provincial Tourism Office Assesses Ayungon’s Potential Ecotourism Sites

Lasang Lokal, Proudly Pico Celebrates Batangas Beef in Its Penultimate Episode

Cyan Modern Kitchen Unveils The Weekend Collection: A Curated Series of Themed Dinner Experiences at Lanson Place Mall of Asia

Marcos highlights DHSUD, Pag-IBIG Fund gains under Expanded 4PH as housing program delivers over 500,000 homes for Filipinos

Franchise Association Launches First-Ever Visayas Franchise Conference 2026 – Igniting Growth: Visayas and Beyond

The 2026 Franchise Negosyo Roadshow Begins: “Franchise Negosyo Visayas Expo” Opens in Cebu