Shares drop on fears of surge in COVID-19 cases
SHARES declined on Monday amid fears of another surge in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the country and ahead of key economic data releases this week.
Peso down on oil prices, hawkish Fed
THE PESO weakened versus the greenback on Monday after an increase in global oil prices and hawkish signals from a US Federal Reserve official.
Senate ratifies bicam report on agri-agra amendments
THE SENATE on Monday ratified the consolidated version of a bill amending Republic Act 10000 or the Agri-Agra Reform Credit Act of 2009, which recognized more activities for bank financing that allow institutions to meet the agricultural lending quota.
Senate passes Bulacan Airport ecozone authority bill on second reading
THE SENATE on second reading on Monday passed the bill establishing the Bulacan Airport City Special Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (BACSEZFA).
Philippine creative industry council bill hurdles Senate
THE SENATE on Monday passed on third and final reading a bill establishing the Philippine Creative Industry Development Council, which is tasked with promoting the development of creative content and protecting creators from intellectual property infringement.
Resolution to start presidential vote count OK’d
THE SENATE on Monday approved a concurrent resolution for both houses of Congress to canvass the votes for president and vice-president in a joint session starting Tuesday.
Marcos, US envoy discuss visiting forces agreement
PRESUMPTIVE Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday said he discussed the country’s visiting forces agreement with the US during a visit by its chargé d’affaires at his headquarters near Manila, the capital.
Lawmaker accepts offer from Marcos to head Justice dep’t
CAVITE Rep. Jesus Crispin “Boying” C. Remulla on Monday said he had accepted presumptive President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s offer to be his Justice secretary.
The new administration’s biggest challenge
By Oscar P. Lagman, Jr.
Benjamin Diokno, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governor, told ANC three weeks ago that the next administration will be inheriting a much better economy than what the Duterte administration inherited. It will also be a recipient of a sound tax system and many structural reforms in the areas of retail trade, foreign investment, and public service.
Reclaiming our future
By Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana
THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION is at a crossroads today — to further breakdown or breakthrough to a greener, better, safer future.
Inflation, mining and WHO pandemic treaty
By Bienvenido S. Oplas, Jr.
This piece will cover three different topics so we will discuss them directly.
Biden says would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan
TOKYO — US President Joseph R. Biden said on Monday he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan, rallying support on his first trip to Asia since taking office for US opposition to China’s growing assertiveness across the region.