Analysts cite threats to freedom of information under Marcos
JOURNALISTS and civil society groups should work together to counter threats to freedom of information, analysts said on Sunday, as they flagged increasing efforts to erode public trust in legacy media.
Analysts: Political reforms unlikely under Senate dominated by dynasties
AN age-old proposal to ban political dynasties in the Philippines is unlikely to prosper, with the new Senate dominated by political families, analysts said at the weekend.
Marcos Jr. likely to continue Duterte’s war on drugs
PRESUMPTIVE President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. is likely to continue his predecessor’s deadly war on drugs, according to political analysts.
WHO expects more cases of monkeypox to emerge globally
LONDON — The World Health Organization (WHO) said it expects to identify more cases of monkeypox as it expands surveillance in countries where the disease is not typically found.
India trims tax on fuel, essential commodities
NEW DELHI — India on Saturday announced a series of changes to the tax structure levied on crucial commodities in a bid to insulate consumers from rising prices amid high inflation.
Australia’s next PM Albanese is a pragmatist who promises unity
SYDNEY — Anthony Albanese, who becomes Australia’s prime minister (PM) on Monday, is a pragmatic leader from a working-class background who has pledged to end divisions in the country.
Action, agility, and empathy
By Pia Rodrigo
In mid-2021, upon the suggestion of one of its senior fellows, Action for Economic Reforms (AER) decided to refresh the organization’s brand identity.
Enemies, seen and unseen
By Romeo L. Bernardo
Last Monday, I escorted my wife Amina to the Peace Partners’ Recognition Day 2022 held by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC).
Sri Lanka has fallen. Will other economies follow?
By Andrew J. Masigan
Financial crises have a domino effect. A seemingly small event in one country can have far-reaching consequences around the world. We’ve seen it in the 1997’s Asian Financial Crisis and again in the global financial crisis of 2009.
BSP hikes rates for 1st time since 2018
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) raised its key interest rate for the first time since 2018 to tame rising inflation.
NPL ratio eases to three-month low
SOURED LOANS held by Philippine banks declined in March, bringing the nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio to its lowest in three months amid the further reopening of the economy.
Credit raters awaiting incoming administration’s fiscal consolidation plan
CREDIT RATING agencies will keep a close eye on how the incoming Marcos administration will manage the country’s mounting debt in assessing the Philippines’ sovereign rating.