The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has set up guidelines on reopening certain sectors of the economy as the government’s COVID-19 vaccination program finally kicks off.

 DTI sets guidelines for reopening of businesses following vaccines rollout

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has earmarked P61 billion on helping out Waraynons return to their provinces.

P61-B earmarked for “balik probinsya” projects

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is pushing for additional legislation to enable the economy to weather the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

BSP: Fast track key economic laws

As the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines arrive in the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte is willing to “relax” quarantine rules in order to boost the national economy.

 What’s Next For PH?

The Philippines' domestic banking sector still managed to post an 8.6-percent growth in its assets last year, despite the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

PH bank assets hit record high P20-T in 2020

No good thing in life truly comes for free.

Considering Costs

In this issue, we continue to look at indicators of the health of the economy.

Borrowing, Spending and the Government Budget Deficit

With 40 percent of the country’s population 20 years old and below, the country’s economic recovery will be propelled by the youth in the years to come.

Youth to Propel Phl. Economy—NEDA

The rollout of the Duterte administration's COVID-19 vaccination program has had a positive impact on the local stock market, raising hopes of a gradual economic recovery.

Local stocks sustain gains on optimism over vax rollout

In an aggressive move, NEDA Director General Karl Chua did not mince words when he suggested that the entire country should be placed under MGCQ by March 1, to hasten the country’s economic recovery after losing some P1.04-T in income since March last year.

Lockdowns Cost PHL P1.04-T Income Losses

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