A cure for cross-border COVID pains
By Raymund M. Gutib
COVID-19 is overwhelming world economies with its sickening effect, literally and figuratively. There is yet no known immunity, even for the strong and mighty.
Expensive, slow internet pulls down Philippine digital ranking
THE Philippines ranked 66th out of 85 countries in the 2020 Digital Quality of Life Index, saddled with issues like expensive, low-quality internet and the need to upgrade its electronic infrastructure.
July rice inventory falls by a fifth year on year
THE NATIONAL rice inventory fell 19.8% year on year to 2.10 million metric tons (MT) in July, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Telemedicine measure filed at House
A MEASURE providing for the development of electronic health (E-Health) and telemedicine has been filed at the House of Representatives in aid of regions underserved by the medical community.
Foreign workers stranded in Philippines not subject to income tax — BIR
NON-RESIDENTS stranded in the Philippines due to the coronavirus travel bans are not liable for income tax in the Philippines, subject to certain conditions, according to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).
NEA behind pace on 2020 electrification target
THE National Electrification Administration (NEA) said it may not hit its target to bring power to about 460,000 targeted households this year after the first-half totals came in down 15% year on year.
Poultry supply deemed adequate after Brazil import suspension
THE SUPPLY of poultry remains ample despite a temporary ban on chicken meat imports from Brazil, according to the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI).
Government assistance to vulnerable MSMEs during the pandemic
By Renato R. Balisacan, Jr.
Human society is composed not only of the privileged, the wise, and the good, but also of the vulnerable.
New round of budget cuts in July as pandemic expenses mount
THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has once more reduced the budgets of government agencies last month, with the agencies leading the infrastructure program giving up the most to the pandemic containment effort.
Aerospace firms back fiscal incentives for manufacturing sector
THE aerospace sector backed calls for fiscal incentives to prop up manufacturers and the construction industry to help the economy recover from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Reducing ASEAN trade barriers seen key to EU investments
THE Philippines’ prospects for attracting European investment in the post-pandemic period could hinge on regional partnerships and the reduction of non-tariff barriers among ASEAN member states, the EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) said.
NCR wholesale price growth of construction materials eases
GROWTH in wholesale prices of construction materials in Metro Manila slowed in June, the Philippine Statistics Authority said Monday.