Infra program, pandemic bolster housing demand outside MM

The government’s program to further improve infrastructure across the country, along with people’s preference for less crowded spaces vis-à-vis the pandemic, are expected to continue to fuel demand for housing units outside of Metro Manila. prices of lots in Laguna,...

Digital Payments growth seen to remain robust post-pandemic

Growth of digital payments post-pandemic is expected to remain strong as more people realize the convenience it brings as well as the introduction of more innovative services.Visa Country Manager for the Philippines and Guam Dan Wolbert said importance of cashless...

Improvement of alert level to boost PH economy

According to NEDA, The vaccination rate in an area is among the factors being looked into vis-à-vis the plan to elevate to Alert Level 1 all parts of the Philippines. During a virtual briefing in the Malacanang, Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon said raising to Alert...

No escalation of Alert Level in NCR: mayors

The Metro Manila Council (MMC), composed of 17 NCR mayors, have detailed their plan to maintain the alert level 3 status within their respective municipalities, despite the continued rise of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country. According to the current...

DOLE to issue advisory on quarantine leave for Covid-hit worker

According to Labor Undersecretary Benjo Benevides, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is set to release an advisory regarding paid isolation and quarantine benefits brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic in the coming days. This advisory is aimed to provide...