by Mayen Jaymalin (The Philippine Star), 20 Jan 2021 MANILA, Philippines — Contracting COVID-19 does not constitute grounds to terminate household service workers (HSWs) or “kasambahay,” according to the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC).
By Andrew J. Masigan, BusinessWorld, 17 Jan 2021 Filipinos are worried about the future of the economy — and for good reason. The heavy handed lockdown pushed many businesses to bankruptcy, especially micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). While there is no exact data as to how many businesses have closed, a United Nations survey…
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By Dr. Jaime Jimenez, BusinessWorld, 19 Jan 2021 In a pandemic, the prevention of a wider spread of a virus and economic recovery are the essentials of the day. Among other things, budgeting during a pandemic needs to focus on three things: response measures, social protection, and economic stimulus.
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by Cai Ordinario, 18 Jan 2021 THE Philippines’s recovery from its “corona coma” could take longer, as the economy will likely post a growth of around 3 percent to 4 percent this year, according to the Ateneo Center for Economic Research and Development (Acerd).
by January 15, 2021, 2:37 PM by Leslie Ann Aquino, Manila Bulletin, 15 Jan 2021 Only 77 percent of the 72,000 establishments inspected last year were found compliant with occupational health and safety standards, the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) said Friday.
by Robie de Guzman, untvweb, 18 Jan 2021 MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday reported that close to 12,000 Filipino travelers were barred from leaving the country last year amid the bureau’s continued drive against illegal recruitment and human trafficking.
by Mayen Jaymalin (The Philippine Star), 18 Jan 2021 MANILA, Philippines — The Employees’ Compensation Commission (ECC) is again accepting applications for cash assistance from workers who were infected with COVID-19 and other work-related illness or injury. “Workers may ready their documentary requirements as the new guidelines for cash assistance application will be announced on…
(by Philstar.com), 18 Jan 2021 MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration stopped more than 11,700 Filipino passengers from leaving the country in 2020.
DOLE said the government has already repatriated over 400k OFWs, who were affected by Covid-19. @BusinessMirror pic.twitter.com/mjOCc6d3ZL — Samuel Medenilla (@sam_medenilla) January 17, 2021
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By CNN Philippines Staff, 16 Jan 2021 Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 16) – A big majority of workplaces inspected by the Labor department complied with COVID-19 safety guidelines, an official said.
by Sheila Crisostomo (The Philippine Star), 16 Jan 2021 MANILA, Philippines — Almost a year after the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country, one in every five business establishments still does not comply with health and safety protocols in the workplace.
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First Metro Investments & UA&P: After contracting 10% for the first three quarters last year, the country’s GDP returns to positive territory & will expand by 5.5-6.5% underpinned by OFW remittances, which are expected to increase by 4-6% this year… pic.twitter.com/grLQHVCfsx — Warren de Guzman (@wddeguzman) January 14, 2021
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by AFP Relaxnews, 13 Jan 2021 Personal computer (PC) sales were up by more than 13% worldwide in 2020.
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by INQUIRER.net, 13 Jan 2021 MANILA, Philippines — Nearly 55,000 private school students with unpaid tuition fees have received financial assistance under the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act or Bayanihan 2, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has said.
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Data collated by the Asian Development Bank show COVID-19 accelerated digitalization and e-commerce, but that acceleration was uneven. The pandemic did more to reverse gains in MSME growth and poverty reduction. Look for the Philippines in the chart on online purchases. pic.twitter.com/sOobnwoiuY — Warren de Guzman (@wddeguzman) January 13, 2021
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