by Meg Adonis, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 3 Nov 2020 MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has called on schools to lessen the burden of students and teachers amid the new coronavirus pandemic, saying they must not require them to do tasks outside instructional management and that they need to provide psychosocial interventions.

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by Ben O. de Vera, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 3 Nov 2020 The Philippines needed to step up fiscal support for its COVID-19 war chest next year as private-sector demand for financing would rise alongside economic recovery such that the government could not rely on the central bank’s assistance as much as it did this year,…

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by Doris Dumlao-Abadilla, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 3 Nov 2020 Health plan usage plunged across the globe this 2020 as most people avoided hospitals, forfeited routine check-ups and delayed elective procedures in fear of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, likely resulting in a slower increase in the cost of medical benefits next year.

by Roy Stephen C. Canivel, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 3 Nov 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Three local business groups are calling for a review of a draft circular on licensing and registration of food businesses, producers and processors, arguing that it will just be an added burden for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

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by Christian Deiparine (Philstar.com), 3 Nov 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Nearly a month since blended learning for millions of Filipino students began, the education department has come up with suggested measures for an “academic ease,” which a teachers’ group scored as insufficient to address the existing problems under the new setup.

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November – month of safety, health, environment and anti-violence in the Philippines. Homes Safety Month Filipino Values Month Traditional and Alternative Health Month National Consciousness Month for Punctuality and Civility Environmental Awareness Month National Children’s Month Weekly Observances: Nov 19-25: Global Warming and Climate Change Consciousness Week Nov 23-29: National Girls’ Week Nov 25 –…

November 16 is International Day of Tolerance! Stay safe! Wear mask. Wash hands. Physical distancing. No tolerance – for inequality and injustice.    

by Czeriza Valencia (The Philippine Star), 2 Nov 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Poverty alleviation programs for households near the poverty line should include the provision of affordable insurance and specialized access to credit to help them cope with economic shocks from extreme weather conditions, according to a report by the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU).

by Catherine Talavera (The Philippine Star), 2 Nov 2020 MANILA, Philippines — The recently declared moratorium on endorsements of new coal power plant projects is seen to guide energy investors into the renewable energy sector, an official of the Department of Energy said.

by Lawrence Agcaoili (The Philippine Star), 2 Nov 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Economists of private banks have raised their inflation forecasts for 2020 as recovery starts following the government’s decision to gradually reopen the economy, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

by Delon Porcalla (The Philippine Star), 2 Nov 2020 MANILA, Philippines — A House of Representatives panel has approved a substitute bill that will allow on-site relocation of thousands of informal settlers in the country and also provide them with their means of livelihood.

by AFP Relaxnews, 2 Nov 2020 The pandemic has had a very strong impact on the economy and the health sector — but what about interpersonal relations?

by Ben O. de Vera, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2 Nov 2020 MANILA, Philippines—As the Philippines bears the brunt of typhoons getting stronger because of climate change, the government hoped to bring in more renewable energy sources through generous tax perks, according to President Rodrigo Duterte’s chief economic manager on Monday (Nov. 2).

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The Korea Herald/Asia News Network, 1 Nov 2020 SEOUL — Front-line medical professionals taking care of COVID-19 patients are at risk of developing mental illnesses, a study said Sunday.

by Jeymi Reyes, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 1 Nov 2020 Consumer spending habits have no doubt changed since quarantine started back in March. The limited movement of goods brought about by the stay-at-home order to stem the spread of COVID-19 prompted consumers to spend mostly on necessities during the early days of quarantine. Now, more than…

by Ben O. de Vera, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 31 Oct 2020 The World Bank expects remittances from Filipinos living and working overseas to decline by 5 percent this year even as the Philippines will remain the fourth-biggest recipient of these dollar inflows due to cheap remittance fees.

(The Philippine Star), 31 Oct 2020 On Oct. 30, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno visited the Binondo-Intramuros (BI) Bridge Project to inspect its progress in the company of the Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian.

by Leila B. Salaverria, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 31 Oct 2020 Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) in the Subic Freeport are set to close down because of the economic difficulties brought about by the new coronavirus pandemic, according to Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) chair Wilma Eisma.

by Ben O. de Vera, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 31 Oct 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Despite an exodus of Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) trying to avoid not only their tax payments but also the surging coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections here, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is running after their taxes due to shore…

by Manila Standard, 30 Oct 2020 In celebration of the International Day of the Girl, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is working with the development and humanitarian organization Plan International Philippines on the #FreeToBeOnline campaign to ensure safer online spaces for girls and young women.

by Agence France-Presse, 30 Oct 2020 International tourists arrivals plunged by an annualized 70% during the first eight months of 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Tourism Organization (WTO) said Tuesday.

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By Bilyonaryo, 30 Oct 2020 The Philippines’ ultra-wealthy had a feast in October as their collective fortunes bounced back to pre-coronavirus level.

by Czeriza Valencia (The Philippine Star), 30 Oct 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Six months into the pandemic, almost half of the country’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) still suffer from diminished revenues and capital shortage, according to an assessment of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

by Louella Desiderio (The Philippine Star), 30 Oct 2020 MANILA, Philippines — Outsourcing firm Teleperformance Philippines is opening over 2,000 full-time jobs for its new site in Cavite which is set to begin operations next month.