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This is CLRG's special coverage on news stories concerning the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. It provides a one-stop-page for LGUs who may want to read, review, or revisit news about how different LGUs in the country respond to the crisis. This also includes news of national scale but are affecting how LGUs respond to the issue.

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Impacts to the Economy

IATF to tackle phase 3 of COVID-19 plan
Philippine Star, October 11, 2020

Ilocos Norte to accept tourists from Luzon
Philippine Star, October 11, 2020

Citing law, ‘misunderstood’ Bello says 13th month pay won't be deferred
ABS-CBN News, October 10, 2020

Dive resorts can operate under GCQ, MGCQ
Philippine Star, October 10, 2020

NEDA: ‘Gradual, calibrated’ reopening of economy needed for PH recovery
Rappler, October 10, 2020

Gov't OKs in-person technical training for migrant workers in some areas
ABS-CBN News, October 9, 2020

Electric cooperatives asked to offer grace period, staggered payment for bills
BusinessWorld, October 9, 2020

August trade gap widest in 5 months
BusinessWorld, October 9, 2020

Cebu Pacific eyes $500M for recovery
BusinessWorld, October 9, 2020

LANDBANK hikes LGU loan package to P20 billion
BusinessWorld, October 9, 2020

IATF-EID approves health protocols for Palawan plebiscite
BusinessWorld, October 9, 2020

Privatization of government mining assets ‘long overdue’
BusinessWorld, October 9, 2020

BSP reviews proposed LGU loans worth P25B
BusinessWorld, October 9, 2020

Budget delay seen to hurt recovery
BusinessWorld, October 9, 2020

Disasters, failure of governance are top risks to business
BusinessWorld, October 9, 2020

DBM urges local firms to participate in pool of suppliers for gov’t’s COVID-19 response
GMA News, October 9, 2020

13th month pay deferment subject to employer-employee dialogue —Bello
GMA News, October 9, 2020

Cebu Pacific to raise $500M fresh capital to support recovery from COVID-19
GMA News, October 8, 2020

Cebu Pacific to raise $500-million capital en route to recovery
Rappler, October 8, 2020

DoLE signals 3-month extension for workers on displaced status
BusinessWorld, October 8, 2020

Uncertainty hounds PHL economic recovery
BusinessWorld, October 8, 2020

Companies told to prioritize upskilling of workers
BusinessWorld, October 8, 2020

Fuel demand drops 23% during pandemic
BusinessWorld, October 7, 2020

Manufacturing output slides for 6th straight month in Aug.
BusinessWorld, October 7, 2020

Companies’ pandemic pains persist
BusinessWorld, October 7, 2020

Cabinet to tackle reopening of economy
Philippine Star, October 7, 2020

2 buwang 'moratorium' para sa GSIS loans sisimulan sa Nobyembre
ABS-CBN News, October 7, 2020

Uncertainty looms over PH firms despite eased restrictions – World Bank survey
Rappler, October 6, 2020

PAL to lay off up to 35% of over 7,000 workers
Rappler, October 6, 2020

PAL to slash jobs as virus curbs bite
GMA News, October 6, 2020

Philippine Airlines to cut up to 2,700 jobs due to pandemic impact
BusinessWorld, October 6, 2020

PCC may still review ‘notification-exempt’ deals
BusinessWorld, October 6, 2020

PHL risks getting left behind as internet remains slow, expensive
BusinessWorld, October 6, 2020

Government financial institutions ordered to upgrade cybersecurity
BusinessWorld, October 6, 2020

Banks fail to hit MSME credit quota in 1st quarter
BusinessWorld, October 6, 2020

‘Vegetable garden city’ eyed in Tondo
Philippine Star, October 6, 2020

Shipowners sound alarm over domestic regulatory climate
BusinessWorld, October 5, 2020

'Time to vacation,' Palace says, encouraging Filipinos to visit newly-reopened Boracay island
Philippine Star, October 5, 2020

Philippines lets malls reopen further while virus deaths rise
BusinessWorld, October 5, 2020

GOCC subsidies plunge in August as wage subsidy tapers off
BusinessWorld, October 4, 2020

Importation blamed for low rice, corn prices
Philippine Star, October 3, 2020

DTI allows more businesses to operate at 100% capacity
Philippine Star, October 3, 2020

GenSan businesses urge easing of city lockdown to a modified GCQ
GMA News, October 3, 2020

Health protocol costs may discourage Boracay visits –Sen. Binay
GMA News, October 3, 2020

3.5 million workers affected by pandemic since March —DOLE
GMA News, October 3, 2020

Pagkain bago paganda? Mga pumupunta ng parlor mas kaunti dahil sa pandemya
ABS-CBN News, October 3, 2020

More than 200k Filipinos permanently jobless due to pandemic—DOLE
Inquirer, October 3, 2020

Valenzuela city helps SMMEs engaged in online selling
Manila Bulletin, October 2, 2020

H&M has not signified Philippine stores included in global pruning – SM
CNN Philippines, October 2, 2020

IPO stocks, restructured loans now tax-exempt
BusinessWorld, October 2, 2020

LGUs asked to consider increased dine-in operations
Philippine Star, October 2, 2020

Banks, mobile payment system waive transaction fees till yearend
Philippine Star, October 2, 2020

OFW deployment remains slow
Philippine Star, October 2, 2020

Unemployment rate down to 10% by yearend – DOLE
Philippine Star, October 2, 2020

DA to buy local palay amid decline in prices
ABS-CBN News, October 2, 2020

Franchising sector may shrink by 45% next year
BusinessWorld, October 2, 2020

PHL factory activity expands in Sept.
BusinessWorld, October 2, 2020

PHL power sector risk increasing amid weak consumption, construction halts
BusinessWorld, October 1, 2020

Nearly 480,000 OFWs ‘affected’ by COVID-19 pandemic: Labor dep’t
ABS-CBN News, October 1, 2020

Addt’l budget needed for wage subsidy to preserve employment, DOLE says
CNN Philippines, October 1, 2020

Cebu bares over P100-M livelihood assistance to MSMEs at ‘SUGBO Negosyo’
Manila Bulletin, October 1, 2020

Senators seek concrete plans to boost employment from DoLE
Manila Bulletin, October 1, 2020

3 most critical economic sectors in PH during pandemic bared
Manila Bulletin, October 1, 2020

DoLE bares resilient jobs in NCR
Manila Bulletin, October 1, 2020

General Santos traders anxious over economic effects of prolonged GCQ
Inquirer, October 1, 2020

Solon pushes for higher DOLE 2021 budget to create 3M jobs amid pandemic
CNN Philippines, September 30, 2020

Sen. Pangilinan urges gov’t to look for more resources for MSMEs
Manila Bulletin, September 30, 2020

Tax perks under CREATE should only be given to firms with safe, pro-workers spaces — Hontiveros
Manila Bulletin, September 30, 2020

AirAsia: Boracay reopening to restore leisure travel
BusinessWorld, September 30, 2020

Cebu Pacific expects to weather pandemic
BusinessWorld, September 30, 2020

BIR to offer no more extensions for registering online business
BusinessWorld, September 30, 2020

BSP liquidity support for economy estimated at P1.5 trillion
BusinessWorld, September 30, 2020

BSP sets rules for debt moratorium
BusinessWorld, September 30, 2020

PHL airlines’ passenger traffic to remain below pre-pandemic level in 2021
BusinessWorld, September 29, 2020

Recovery only seen by Q2 2021 as stimulus lags
BusinessWorld, September 29, 2020

Philippine economy to recover slower vs most peers – World Bank
Rappler, September 29, 2020

Palace: Reopening economy to reduce hunger rate
GMA News, September 28, 2020

Palace: Record-high hunger rate shows importance of reopening the economy
Inquirer, September 28, 2020

FIST bill reaches Senate floor for plenary deliberations
Inquirer, September 28, 2020

Migrant workers forced back home by pandemic near 200,000
Philippine Star, September 28, 2020

SWS says 7.6M Pinoy families went hungry amid COVID-19 crisis
BusinessWorld, September 27, 2020

BoC to audit imports of products widely used during pandemic
BusinessWorld, September 27, 2020

Gov’t to prioritize local suppliers, small firms in purchase of goods amid COVID-19 crisis
BusinessWorld, September 27, 2020

Ilang Christmas stores bagsak-presyo ang palamuti dahil sa pandemya
ABS-CBN News, September 26, 2020

Security Bank sees PHL economy contracting by 7.7% in 2020, rebounding in 3 years
BusinessWorld, September 25, 2020

PHL home prices surge amid pandemic
BusinessWorld, September 25, 2020

PHL external trade activity plunges in 1st half
BusinessWorld, September 25, 2020

Consumer confidence plummets to record low
BusinessWorld, September 25, 2020

Gov’t braces for close to 300,000 returning jobless OFWs
Manila Bulletin, September 25, 2020

Budget deficit swells to P40B in Aug.
BusinessWorld, September 24, 2020

DoF cool to extending estate tax amnesty
BusinessWorld, September 24, 2020

SEC orders financing firms to extend debt relief to clients
BusinessWorld, September 24, 2020

PSE eyes changes to listing rules
BusinessWorld, September 24, 2020

COVID-19 causes massive drop in workers’ income
Philippine Star, September 24, 2020

Pagcor online gaming revenues cut in half
Philippine Star, September 24, 2020

Tourism revenue down by 75% as COVID-19 restricts foreign visitors
Manila Bulletin, September 24, 2020

10,000 jobs up for grabs in VP jobs website
Manila Bulletin, September 24, 2020

'Takot lumabas': Mga namimili ng Christmas decors 'mas kaunti' ngayon
ABS-CBN News, September 23, 2020

'Di bale nang walang ayuda': Ilang tsuper sa QC nanawagan ng balik-pasada
ABS-CBN News, September 23, 2020

Dole: Employers should shoulder costs of Covid-19 measures
Sunstar, September 22, 2020

Pag-IBIG Fund to miss 2020 housing loan target
BusinessWorld, September 22, 2020

PHL GDP contraction seen at 6.5% in 2020
BusinessWorld, September 22, 2020

ASEAN+3 recovery may look like Nike swoosh, says AMRO
BusinessWorld, September 22, 2020

BSP may remain accommodative for at least two years
BusinessWorld, September 22, 2020

Local gov’t units face fiscal stress
BusinessWorld, September 22, 2020

Pandemic pushes additional 150 million kids into poverty
Philippine Star, September 22, 2020

PAL pays 80% of $329 million refund requests
BusinessWorld, September 21, 2020

BIR backs time limits on bank AMC bill tax perks
BusinessWorld, September 21, 2020

Small-business closure rate dwindles to 6% in Aug., Sept.
BusinessWorld, September 21, 2020

Price freeze, debt moratorium remain under extended state of calamity, Palace assures
Manila Bulletin, September 19, 2020

Robredo opens Bayanihan Mart to help small entrepreneurs become online sellers
Manila Bulletin, September 19, 2020

‘Pang-diesel lang’: Mga tsuper idinadaing ang kita dahil sa PUV distancing
ABS-CBN News, September 19, 2020

PHL economy’s recovery prospects improving
BusinessWorld, September 18, 2020

DoLE aid program could benefit 700,000 more
BusinessWorld, September 18, 2020

Revenue index slumps to record low
BusinessWorld, September 18, 2020

PHL households likeliest in region to have experienced job loss during pandemic
BusinessWorld, September 18, 2020

Jeepney drivers resort to selling vegetables
ABS-CBN News, September 18, 2020

Baguio City sustains heavy economic loss due COVID-19 pandemic
Manila Bulletin, September 18, 2020

DOLE readies emergency employment for displaced workers
Manila Bulletin, September 17, 2020

Weak demand to keep prices stable during year-end holidays
BusinessWorld, September 17, 2020

‘Plantdemic:’ Reinvigorated Baguio parks hit by plant thieves
Philippine Star, September 16, 2020

‘Robust demand for OFWs despite repatriation due to pandemic’ — Bello
Manila Bulletin, September 16, 2020

PH with most business closures, layoffs vs peers during pandemic – ADB
Rappler, September 16, 2020

‘Lift overseas deployment ban vs. nurses’, gov’t urged
Manila Bulletin, September 15, 2020

6k jobs up for grabs for jobless OFWs, local workers — Robredo
Manila Bulletin, September 15, 2020

Airlines await P700-M loan from Bayanihan II
BusinessWorld, September 15, 2020

‘Developing Asia’ to shrink for first time in nearly six decades — ADB
BusinessWorld, September 15, 2020

BSP can lend more to gov’t under Bayanihan II
BusinessWorld, September 15, 2020

Lockdown drives car sales lower in Aug.
BusinessWorld, September 15, 2020

PCC readies rules on notification-exempt mergers
BusinessWorld, September 15, 2020

Bayanihan II seen providing relief to agrarian reform beneficiaries
BusinessWorld, September 15, 2020

PHL obtains P23-billion standby loan from Japan
BusinessWorld, September 15, 2020

City of Manila to allow installment payment of real property back taxes
BusinessWorld, September 15, 2020

NFA ordered to increase procurement from farmers
BusinessWorld, September 15, 2020

SWS: 57% of Pinoys believe worst is yet to come amid COVID-19 pandemic
GMA News, September 15, 2020

ADB sees worse contraction of 7.3% for Philippine economy in 2020
Rappler, September 15, 2020

Infrastructure push to aid recovery
BusinessWorld, September 14, 2020

Cacao production unaffected by quarantine, but market dries up
BusinessWorld, September 14, 2020

Bayanihan 2 law grants 60-day grace period for paying loans
Manila Bulletin, September 14, 2020

Nearly 200,000 workers displaced since January
Manila Bulletin, September 14, 2020

OVP's 'Bayanihanapbuhay' program to help jobseekers, small businesses
CNN Philippines, September 13, 2020

IATF approves ‘staycation’ in areas under GCQ
GMA News, September 12, 2020

Some 4,000 jobs available for displaced Filipino workers
Manila Bulletin, September 12, 2020

Gov't urged: Appoint Balik-Trabaho czar to address unemployment
ABS-CBN News, September 11, 2020

Metro Manila-based manufacturers of critical goods to get tax breaks
BusinessWorld, September 11, 2020

OVP initiates job platform for Filipinos affected by pandemic
BusinessWorld, September 11, 2020

Fund for local infra projects may be tapped for unemployed Filipinos
BusinessWorld, September 11, 2020

Kita ng mga vendor ng bulaklak, kandila sapul sa COVID-19 cemetery closures
ABS-CBN News, September 11, 2020

Banks’ soured loans highest in 6 years
BusinessWorld, September 11, 2020

Export-oriented PEZA firms may now sell 50% of their output locally
BusinessWorld, September 11, 2020

'Staycations' to be allowed in GCQ areas like Metro Manila – tourism chief
Rappler, September 11, 2020

24-hour liquor ban lifted in Davao City
Sunstar, September 11, 2020

BSP gov downplays survey showing 40% of Pinoys see bleaker economy
GMA News, September 11, 2020

Millions left jobless by virus; ‘Balik-Trabaho czar’ pushed
Manila Bulletin, September 11, 2020

Talks urged on Baguio tourism opening
Sunstar, September 10, 2020

DTI's SB Corp. eyes borrowing from LandBank, DBP for CARES Program
GMA News, September 10, 2020

Urban poor likely to increase in next year’s poverty survey
BusinessWorld, September 10, 2020

Higit 11,000 kompanya di nakakasunod sa health guidelines vs COVID-19
ABS-CBN News, September 10, 2020

Robredo starts online platform to help jobless Filipinos
Manila Bulletin, September 10, 2020

NEDA projects PH unemployment rate of up to 8 percent in 2021
Inquirer, September 10, 2020

Robredo’s new project: Free job-hunting site for unemployed Filipinos during pandemic
Inquirer, September 10, 2020

Gov’t debt seen rising to 14-year high by year’s end
BusinessWorld, September 10, 2020

Provinces asked to buy rice, corn from farmers
BusinessWorld, September 10, 2020

SWS: Two of five Filipinos see bleaker economy in next 12 months
GMA News, September 9, 2020

Central Luzon wage board plea: Help for workers hurt by COVID-19 economic impact
Inquirer, September 9, 2020

2 in 5 Pinoys believe PH economy to worsen in next 12 months — SWS
Inquirer, September 9, 2020

Businesses have 90 days after MECQ lifting to submit temporary receipts issued — BIR
Manila Bulletin, September 9, 2020

DOLE: 2021 budget only good for one-time cash aid for displaced workers
CNN Philippines, September 9, 2020

Hontiveros seeks lifting of deployment ban on health workers
Manila Bulletin, September 9, 2020

PHL may see worst slump in ASEAN
BusinessWorld, September 9, 2020

House considering increasing DTI loan fund for small businesses
BusinessWorld, September 9, 2020

PHL, Bangladesh most vulnerable to remittance slump — Fitch
BusinessWorld, September 9, 2020

Manufacturers seek tighter trade laws
BusinessWorld, September 8, 2020

BSP sees loan growth to pick up by yearend
BusinessWorld, September 8, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak halts live sports events, silences wild fan cheers
BusinessWorld, September 8, 2020

Muntinlupa business group supports online selling
Manila Bulletin, September 8, 2020

Makati rolls out P2.5 B to help nearly 80, 000 Makati-based businesses
Manila Bulletin, September 7, 2020

DOLE monitoring report shows an increase in number of displaced workers
Manila Bulletin, September 7, 2020

Gov’t to allot P30-B for employment programs
Manila Bulletin, September 6, 2020

Senators confident economy will recover and govt will have capacity to pay debts
Manila Bulletin, September 5, 2020

Valenzuela’s Cash-for-Work program helps tide drivers, unemployed, marginalized over
Manila Bulletin, September 5, 2020

TUCP urges gov’t to further analyze unemployment data
Manila Bulletin, September 4, 2020

August inflation eases to 3-month low
BusinessWorld, September 4, 2020

Real estate repurposing to keep industry afloat through pandemic
BusinessWorld, September 4, 2020

Foreign borrowing for pandemic measures hits $8.83 billion
BusinessWorld, September 4, 2020

Factory output continues slump with 11.9% drop in July
BusinessWorld, September 4, 2020

BoI investment pledges up 25% in 8 months
BusinessWorld, September 4, 2020

Contract workers first in line of fire as companies downsize amid pandemic
BusinessWorld, September 4, 2020

Moody’s sees steeper Philippine economic contraction
BusinessWorld, September 4, 2020

Jobless rate eases from record level
BusinessWorld, September 4, 2020

Ilang karinderya napilitang magbawas ng ulam, pinapasahod dahil sa pandemya
ABS-CBN News, September 4, 2020

Bagsakan lifts local food and merchandise amid COVID-19 pandemic
ABS-CBN News, September 4, 2020

Peso declines further as US eyes vaccine distribution
BusinessWorld, September 3, 2020

DOLE: Over 2M workers affected by business closures amid COVID-19
GMA News, September 3, 2020

DOLE: 500k OFWs affected by COVID, could worsen to 700k
GMA News, September 3, 2020

Unemployment down to 10% in July 2020, says Philippine gov't
Rappler, September 3, 2020

Airlines owe P940 million in ticket refunds, travel agents say
BusinessWorld, September 3, 2020

Online bartering soars as PH grapples with COVID-19
Manila Bulletin, September 2, 2020

DOLE to study plea to exempt from deployment ban health workers with signed contracts as of Aug 31
ABS-CBN News, September 2, 2020

Higit 1 milyong trabaho bubuksan para sa gov’t infra projects
ABS-CBN News, September 2, 2020

Struggling PH newspapers 'barely breathing' amid pandemic
ABS-CBN News, September 2, 2020

Pandemic forces retailers to innovate, adapt
BusinessWorld, September 2, 2020

Stocks decline further on extended quarantine
BusinessWorld, September 2, 2020

Factory activity drops to 3-month low
BusinessWorld, September 2, 2020

Young, short-tenured workers face more layoff risk — JobStreet
BusinessWorld, September 2, 2020

Senate warned of slow recovery if bad loan relief bill is delayed
BusinessWorld, September 2, 2020

LGUs to decide on opening of gyms, internet cafés —DTI chief
GMA News, September 2, 2020

Number of Dubai-based OFWs seeking repatriation going down as job offers trickle in —official
GMA News, September 2, 2020

Painful cuts: Inquirer offers early retirement as it struggles to survive pandemic
Rappler, September 1, 2020

More businesses open under MGCQ
Sunstar, September 1, 2020

Tourism Congress will still finalize distribution of benefits from Bayanihan 2
Manila Bulletin, September 1, 2020

COVID-19 affecting more than 3 M workers; displaces 180,000 since January – DOLE
Manila Bulletin, September 1, 2020

No plans to lift deployment ban on healthcare workers despite pleas
CNN Philippines, September 1, 2020

Baguio's Wright Park horses starve, die over COVID-19 crisis
GMA News, September 1, 2020

Inflation likely edged up in August
BusinessWorld, August 31, 2020

Christmas decor sellers still hopeful amid pandemic as ‘ber’ months start
GMA News, August 31, 2020

Travel agencies umaaray sa hirap ng paniningil sa airlines para sa cancelled flights
ABS-CBN News, August 31, 2020

Gyms again allowed under GCQ areas starting September 1
Rappler, August 31, 2020

From Bangsamoro to Canada: Potato Corner grows in areas with low COVID-19 cases
Rappler, August 31, 2020

DTI: Gyms, tutorial centers, grooming services may resume operations on Sept. 1
CNN Philippines, August 31, 2020

P400 million in revenues to be lost when GenSan fish port closes for 4 days
Manila Bulletin, August 31, 2020

DOLE releases P6.3-M aid to workers affected by pandemic in Region 4-B
Manila Bulletin, August 31, 2020

Business in the digital age: Hoping for a better normal
Sunstar, August 30, 2020

GenSan fish port to be locked down starting Sept 2
GMA News, August 30, 2020

‘New lockdowns to irreversibly injure economy’
Philippine Star, August 30, 2020

Duque: Going back to stricter lockdown will ‘damage PH economy beyond repair’
Inquirer, August 29, 2020

'Personal shopper' services nauuso ngayong may pandemya
ABS-CBN News, August 28, 2020

'Parol industry sa Pampanga posibleng maapektuhan ng pandemya'
ABS-CBN News, August 28, 2020

‘Hot money’ flees PHL for 5th month
Business World, August 28, 2020

Rise in infections, slow economic activity to dent recovery prospects
Business World, August 28, 2020

550 enterprises in Central Luzon get P43.6M in loans
Inquirer, August 28, 2020

Shutdown of GenSan fish port operations eyed due to COVID-19 cases
Rappler, August 28, 2020

Senator joins call to lift deployment ban on nurses
Business World, August 27, 2020

With challenges of marketing, farmers donate veggies
Sunstar, August 27, 2020

Employment rate in Davao Region drops to 82.1%
Manila Bulletin, August 27, 2020

Binay urges government to lift ban on health workers’ deployment
Manila Bulletin, August 27, 2020

7-month deficit exceeds 2019 record
Business World, August 27, 2020

Concepcion pushes for stronger ASEAN bloc to support MSMEs hard-hit by COVID-19
Manila Bulletin, August 27, 2020

Construction jobs will be in demand based on 2021 budget —DOLE
GMA News, August 26, 2020

DOH's COVID-19 response expenses reach P44 billion
GMA News, August 26, 2020

Navotas residents fill up 1,500 cash for work program slots ahead of deadline
GMA News, August 26, 2020

China’s banks hire thousands in latest rescue mission
Businessworld, August 26, 2020

BSP ready to ease policy ‘if warranted’
Businessworld, August 26, 2020

Finance charge cap seen to hurt banks
Businessworld, August 26, 2020

'Their families starve': DFA chief wants overseas deployment ban of nurses lifted
ABS-CBN News, August 26, 2020

Airlines offer low fares to boost local travel
Philippine Star, August 26, 2020

Go Negosyo backs COVID-19 saliva test
Philippine Star, August 26, 2020

Senate panel starts discussion on FIST bill amid tenuous response from economic officials
Manila Bulletin, August 26, 2020

Baguio City loses P1.6B in gross revenue due to COVID-19
Inquirer, August 26, 2020

Trend leading to ‘flattening the curve’ evident; fully re-opening economy not yet advisable — UP research team
Manila Bulletin, August 26, 2020

Senators call for immediate passage of FIST bill
Manila Bulletin, August 26, 2020

UP expert: Full reopening of economy not yet recommended once PH flattens COVID curve
Inquirer, August 26, 2020

Navotas launches cash for work program
Manila Bulletin, August 26, 2020

Livelihood loan program for balikbayan OFWs eyed by OWWA
Manila Bulletin, August 25, 2020

Laptop demand surges but supply can’t keep up
Businessworld, August 25, 2020

ADB urges Philippines to cut reliance on remittances
Businessworld, August 25, 2020

‘BBB’ funding excluded from loan limit
Businessworld, August 25, 2020

Ilang Benguet farmers ipinamimigay na lang ang mga gulay dahil walang bumibili
ABS-CBN News, August 24, 2020

NEDA revising goals under PHL dev’t plan
Businessworld, August 24, 2020

171,125 workers displaced so far this year
Manila Bulletin, August 24, 2020

Unemployment insurance bill gains support from VP
Manila Bulletin, August 24, 2020

Robredo to gov’t: Ensure public confidence to boost nat’l economy
Manila Bulletin, August 24, 2020

Provincial gov’t to roll our business assistance program for Cebuanos
Manila Bulletin, August 23, 2020

Solons thumb down more ‘discount legislations’
Manila Bulletin, August 23, 2020

Survey result saying 35% Filipinos expecting the worse concerns Palace
Manila Bulletin, August 22, 2020

Congress lauded for approving P10-B tourism stimulus fund
Manila Bulletin, August 22, 2020

Baguio’s working class worst-hit by COVID-19 pandemic
Manila Bulletin, August 22, 2020

P50 billion in loans await affected businesses
Philippine Star, August 22, 2020

PCCI welcome to join IATF as resource person – Roque
Manila Bulletin, August 22, 2020

Medical professionals allowed to go abroad
Philippine Star, August 21, 2020

36 percent of Pinoys expect their lives to worsen in next 12 months — SWS
Manila Bulletin, August 21, 2020

Displaced workers may find new jobs as online teachers, delivery staff, call center workers — job portal
CNN Philippines, August 21, 2020

Rural banks willing to grant longer grace period for loan payments
CNN Philippines, August 21, 2020

600 to 900 nurses with complete documents allowed to leave PH –DOLE
Inquirer, August 21, 2020

DOLE says only 3.3M jobs lost to coronavirus pandemic
Inquirer, August 21, 2020

Refer healthcare workers affected by deployment ban to emergency hiring program — Villanueva
Manila Bulletin, August 21, 2020

Bicam cited for House initiatives for MSMEs
Manila Bulletin, August 21, 2020

Economic indicators ‘truly disturbing’ – PCCI
Manila Bulletin, August 21, 2020

Bleak future seen for Philippine aviation sector —CAB
GMA News, August 20, 2020

‘Start own small businesses as gov’t will lend start-up capital,’ says Roque to displaced workers
Manila Bulletin, August 20, 2020

Bayanihan 2 will not phase out traditional jeepneys — Poe
Manila Bulletin, August 20, 2020

Healthcare professionals with verified work contracts, returning workers allowed to travel abroad — Roque
Manila Bulletin, August 20, 2020

Senate ratifies Bayanihan 2 with P140 B to fight COVID-19 and pump prime the economy
Manila Bulletin, August 20, 2020

PH must fix domestic issues, rely on own strength to thrive, says ex-US envoy to ADB
CNN Philippines, August 20, 2020

Bangko Sentral allows big banks to grant more property loans
CNN Philippines, August 20, 2020

DOLE chief sees positive action on nurses’ appeal for easing of deployment ban
CNN Philippines, August 20, 2020

BSP keeps interest rates at all-time low of 2.25%
CNN Philippines, August 20, 2020

Gov’t again allows deployment of health workers with contracts as of March 8
CNN Philippines, August 20, 2020

RT-PCR test not required for workers
Philippine Star, August 19, 2020

Paalala ng DTI: Mga empleyado ng mga restoran, pagupitan dapat mag-face shield
ABS-CBN News, August 19, 2020

Employers told to provide psychosocial support to workers
Manila Bulletin, August 19, 2020

DTI, DOLE say regular swab testing now voluntary
GMA News, August 19, 2020

Gyms, internet cafes, review centers reopening moved to Aug. 31 —DTI
GMA News, August 19, 2020

Manila now allows 24/7 operation of food take-out, deliveries amid pandemic
CNN Philippines, August 19, 2020

Import ban on chicken meat from Brazil won’t affect local supply —DA-BAI
GMA News, August 18, 2020

Job losses due to COVID-19 crisis only temporary — Palace
GMA News, August 18, 2020

Dine-in, salons & barbershops, gyms, others to reopen as NCR, nearby provinces return to GCQ on Aug. 19
GMA News, August 18, 2020

DTI: Dine-in service, salons, gyms in Metro Manila, other areas can resume Wednesday, Aug. 19
Inquirer, August 18, 2020

After Roque remark, senator says 45.4% joblessness rate should alarm gov’t
Inquirer, August 18, 2020

Gyms again banned from reopening in GCQ areas
Rappler, August 18, 2020

MECQ ‘not a sustainable strategy’ as it affects people’s livelihood — Galvez
Inquirer, August 18, 2020

Hontiveros wants ‘lifesaver’ loans for SMEs
Manila Bulletin, August 18, 2020

Covid-19 knocks out ALA Boxing
Sunstar, August 18, 2020

Bayan Muna to Roque: No reason to celebrate about PH high jobless rate
Inquirer, August 18, 2020

‘High unemployment rate will just be ‘temporary’, says Roque
Manila Bulletin, August 18, 2020

DOT affirms commitment to help fund critically impacted tourism businesses
Manila Bulletin, August 18, 2020

COVID-19 job losses temporary, Roque says as areas set to move to GCQ
Philippine Star, August 18, 2020

Employers umapela sa DOLE dahil sa patong-patong na patakaran vs COVID-19
ABS-CBN News, August 17, 2020

Mga ‘jobless’ Pinoy higit 27.3 milyon na, ayon sa SWS
ABS-CBN News, August 17, 2020

Remittances rise in June but YTD down for 3rd straight month
GMA News, August 17, 2020

Mayor: 80% of Marikina’s shoe industry stopped operation amid COVID-19 pandemic
GMA News, August 17, 2020

TIEZA chief appeals: Prioritize financial support for tourism stakeholders
Manila Bulletin, August 17, 2020

Three-month loan payment grace period in Bayanihan 2 pushed
Manila Bulletin, August 17, 2020

Full gov’t response to unemployment sought
Manila Bulletin, August 17, 2020

’45 per cent unemployment rate shows resilience,’ says Roque
Manila Bulletin, August 17, 2020

DOLE concerned over effects of COVID on employment sector
Manila Bulletin, August 17, 2020

Labor groups slam Roque for trivializing loss of jobs
Manila Bulletin, August 17, 2020

SWS: Number of jobless adults reaches record-high 45.5%
CNN Philippines, August 16, 2020

Over 600K OFWs displaced by pandemic seeking help — DOLE
CNN Philippines, August 16, 2020

Adult unemployment reaches record-high 45.5% in July — SWS
Inquirer, August 16, 2020

Over 600,000 OFWs seeking assistance from DOLE
Manila Bulletin, August 16, 2020

45-day loan payment moratorium pushed
Manila Bulletin, August 16, 2020

Customs at NAIA on alert for poultry products imported from Brazil
GMA News, August 16, 2020

Philippines temporarily bans chicken imports from Brazil
Rappler, August 14, 2020

Tourism sector assured of loans for recovery
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020

1 in 3 Pinoy micro-entrepreneurs started business during pandemic
Philippine Star, August 14, 2020

Dominguez against one-year loan payment moratorium
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020

DOLE, DTI urged to aid firms to help them cope with pandemic
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020

Nearly 5,000 online vendors now registered with BIR
Philippine Star, August 13, 2020

After entering recession, Philippines set for record collapse this year
Philippine Star, August 12, 2020

We can’t afford extended MECQ – Palace
Philippine Star, August 12, 2020

Tourism industry loses ₱190-B in revenue from March to July 2020
CNN Philippines, August 12, 2020

73% drop in foreign tourist arrivals noted
Manila Bulletin, August 12, 2020

DOTr orders PNR, LRTA, MRT-3: Try absorbing LRT-1 workers who’ll lose jobs
Inquirer, August 12, 2020

LRT-1 to lay off over 100 employees
Manila Bulletin, August 11, 2020

P6-billion loss in Davao City tourism
Sunstar, August 11, 2020

Pandemic job losses reach PEZA firms enjoying tax perks
Philippine Star, August 11, 2020

15,000 more displaced workers reported
Manila Bulletin, August 10, 2020

Public transport suspension seen as reason for recession
Manila Bulletin, August 10, 2020

House panel approves bill granting incentives for GFIs to boost their capacity to aid MSMEs
Manila Bulletin, August 10, 2020

GUIDE bill gets thumbs up from House ways and means panel
CNN Philippines, August 10, 2020

Steady rise in COVID-19 cases to hamper quick economic recovery – HSBC
CNN Philippines, August 10, 2020

Philippines readies P180-B economic stimulus
GMA Network, August 9, 2020

Loan growth slows in June despite GCQ shift
Philippine Star, August 8, 2020

Deeper contraction seen in 2020
Philippine Star, August 8, 2020

After Moody’s, Fitch warns of credit rating risk from uncontained virus
Philippine Star, August 8, 2020

Oro mayor: Improving health conditions to minimize business closures
Sunstar, August 8, 2020

NEDA task force to formulate COVID-19 economic recovery plan
GMA Network, August 8, 2020

NEDA supports House unemployment insurance bill; says gov’t wants to cushion effects of income loss
Manila Bulletin, August 8, 2020

Gov’t spending prevented 11.5% economic contraction in H1 –DOF
GMA Network, August 8, 2020

De Lima confident gov’t can balance the need to address recession and stop COVID-19
Manila Bulletin, August 7, 2020

Philippine fundamentals sound despite recession —BSP chief
GMA Network, August 7, 2020

Gov’t banks on swift passage of Bayanihan 2, 2021 budget, BBB program for economic recovery —NEDA
GMA Network, August 7, 2020

Only 50% of economy open after NCR, nearby areas return to MECQ –NEDA
GMA Network, August 7, 2020

Government sees further growth in agriculture, fishery industries
Philippine Star, August 7, 2020

1 in 4 MSMEs closed due to COVID-19 pandemic: trade chief
ABS-CBN News, August 7, 2020

Government plans to borrow record P6 trillion until 2021
Philippine Star, August 7, 2020

Economy sinks to lowest level in decades
Sunstar, August 6, 2020

Virus pushes Philippines into recession with worst GDP plunge on record
Rappler, August 6, 2020

Philippine economy nosedives into recession
GMA Network, August 6, 2020

DTI to require businesses to have own isolation rooms amid COVID-19 threat
GMA Network, August 6, 2020

Lockdowns push PH economy into recession, dives 16.5% in Q2
CNN Philippines, August 6, 2020

PH economy plunges 16.5% in Q2
Manila Bulletin, August 6, 2020

Virus fears keep shoppers away in consumer-reliant Philippines
BusinessWorld, August 5, 2020

We can’t afford extended MECQ – Palace
Philstar, August 5, 2020

PH can’t afford to extend MECQ as economic costs pile up – Roque
CNN Philippines, August 4, 2020

Philippine economy fears as coronavirus curbs reintroduced
Inquirer, August 3, 2020

Remittances crash in May as OFWs fly home due to pandemic
CNN Philippines, August 3, 2020

Manila bans domestic flights as coronavirus cases surge
BusinessWorld, August 3 2020

Businesses scramble to lockdown mode with cash flow drying up
Philstar, August 3, 2020

Grab resumes services in Cebu after 5 months offline
Rappler, August 3, 2020

Benguet mines slowly resume operation
Sunstar, August 3, 2020

Return to MECQ bitter but necessary pill for business; more layoffs, closures expected
GMA News, August 3, 2020

Worse than expected: Pandemic pushed PH GDP into deeper 8 percent dive, says Moodys
GMA News, August 3, 2020

Government borrowings surge to P1.7T in 1st half
BusinessWorld, August 3, 2020

Palace: Public transport, non-essential stores closed in MECQ; quarantine passes back
ABS-CBN News, August 3, 2020

Philippine debt tops P9 trillion in June due to loans amid pandemic
ABS-CBN News, July 30, 2020

Economy might 'collapse' if Metro Manila returns to stricter lockdown: senator
ABS-CBN News, July 30, 2020

Iba pang trabaho para sa COVID-19 response, target maisama sa TUPAD program ng DOLE
ABS-CBN News, July 29, 2020

P83,239: Each Filipino’s share of P9.05T debt as of end-June
Inquirer, July 29, 2020

Governors to hold summit on reopening Central Visayas economy
Manila Bulletin, July 27, 2020

Solons eager to know Duterte’s economic revival plan
Manila Bulletin, July 26, 2020

DBM increases ceiling for 2021 budget to P4.5T
GMA News, July 23, 2020

NEDA-7 sees positive economic recovery outlook for C.Visayas
Manila Bulletin, July 23, 2020

Gov’t loan fund for MSMEs short by P2B
Inquirer, July 21, 2020

Liloan work for cash, food programs launched
Manila Bulletin, July 20,2020

CHR expresses concern over workers who lost their jobs, stresses need to support businesses
Manila Bulletin, July 20,2020

Central Luzon reopens economy amid COVID-19
BusinessWorld, July 16, 2020

Gov't should look at MSMEs as venture capital firms amid COVID-19 pandemic —Zobel De Ayala
GMA News, July 16, 2020

'Wala nang makain, wala nang babalikan': 31,000 TNVS drivers di pa rin makabiyahe
ABS-CBN News, July 16, 2020

Senate will prioritize economic recovery bills –Sotto
Manila Bulletin, July 16, 2020

COVID-19 testing widened further for economy's reopening –Vergeire
GMA News, July 15, 2020

Study: 8M Filipinos to lose jobs as virus overwhelms economy
Inquirer.net, July 13, 2020

Franchisers group launches buy local campaign as businesses try to bounce back from lockdown
BusinessWorld, July 13, 2020

Controlling spread of COVID-19, reviving economy stressed
Manila Bulletin, July 12, 2020

Tolentino seeks tax incentives for work-from-home employees
Manila Bulletin, July 12, 2020

App-based delivery service boosts income of Pasig City vendors, tricycle drivers
Manila Bulletin, July 11, 2020

ADB: 6-month quarantine to shed P1.9 trillion from PH GDP
Inquirer.net, July 9, 2020

In Duterte's 4th year, COVID-19 causes highest unemployment on record
Rappler, July 7, 2020

PEZA to investors: Please don't leave Philippines
Rappler, July 7, 2020

Over 3,000 firms notified DOLE of temporary closure amid COVID-19 crisis, says Bello
GMA News, July 5, 2020

Program to help job seekers, businesses to be launched in Pasig next week
Manila Bulletin, July 3, 2020

3,761 displaced workers hired in Muntinlupa under community quarantine
Manila Bulletin, June 26, 2020

DOF reminds SBWS beneficiaries of June 28 deadline to claim cash aid
GMA News, June 26, 2020

QC’s ‘Fresh Market on Wheels’ generates P25-M income for displaced vendors
Manila Bulletin, June 25, 2020

Bello sees potential unemployment of 4 million Pinoys until end of 2020
GMA News, June 24, 2020

Bello projects up to 40% cut in OFW remittances due to COVID-19
GMA News, June 24, 2020

Aboitiz Group to lay off workers due to COVID-19 impact
GMA News, June 24, 2020

Cebu Pacific confirms another round of job cuts
GMA News, June 24, 2020

PSEi down on tempered recovery hopes due to rising COVID-19 cases
GMA News, June 24, 2020

Gatchalian wants online sellers covered by DTI incentives, not taxes
GMA News, June 22, 2020

Gov’t looks into aviation industry’s concerns amid mass layoffs
GMA News, June 20, 2020

Victory Bus Liner lays off 400 employees
GMA News, June 20, 2020

CebuPac's ground-handling firm to lay off more than 1,000 employees
GMA News, June 18, 2020

Malacañang eyes stimulus package without ‘too much borrowing,’ Roque says
GMA News, June 17, 2020

3,500 freeport workers to lose jobs due to COVID
Philstar.com, June 15, 2020

Philippines sees significant shift to e-commerce
Philstar.com, June 14, 2020

Keep opening the economy to save jobs, livelihood — Duterte adviser
Philstar.com, June 14, 2020

'Better Normal' bill to help businesses, schools post-COVID-19 through improved ICT —Defensor
GMA News, June 14, 2020

DOF allays fears of online micro entrepreneurs
Philstar.com, June 14, 2020

PCCI calls on BSP to incentivize lending to MSMEs amid COVID-19 pandemic
GMA News, June 13, 2020

Villanueva opposes taxing online sellers amid COVID-19: ‘Pasalamat tayo madiskarte sila’
GMA News, June 11, 2020

BOI OKs incentives for tourism firms that upgrade, renovate for ‘new normal’
GMA News, June 11, 2020

Tourism industry to bounce back slowly but surely
Manila Bulletin, June 11, 2020

Around 200,000 to lose jobs in Davao Region – DOLE-11
Manila Bulletin, June 9, 2020

Diokno: Record-high unemployment rate in April 'grossly exaggerated'
GMA News, June 7, 2020

Pagbangon ng mga negosyong pinadapa ng COVID-19 posibleng abutin nang 2 taon - labor official
ABS-CBN News, June 6, 2020

Senators urge gov't intervention for unemployed workers
GMA News, June 6, 2020

Amid ECQ, jobless rate hits record 17.7%
Philstar.com, June 6, 2020

DTI has rolled out loan facility for pandemic-hit MSMEs –Lopez
GMA News, June 6, 2020

P1.3-trillion economic stimulus vs coronavirus 'not fundable,' says NEDA
Rappler, June 5, 2020

Labor group seeks job creation stimulus equal to 10% of GDP
GMA News, June 5, 2020

Unemployment soared record-high with 7.3M jobless last April —PSA
GMA News, June 5, 2020

House OKs P1.5-T unemployment reduction bill
GMA News, June 5, 2020

Over 40 business groups express support for economic stimulus bill
GMA News, June 4, 2020

Pampanga SMED Council wants to fast-track economic revival
Manila Bulletin, June 3, 2020

DOLE proposes subsidy for employers to secure jobs of workers
CNN Philippines, June 2, 2020

Zambales bares stimulus package
The Manila Times, June 2, 2020

Cebu business sector appeals for another extension of BIR deadlines
Manila Bulletin, June 2, 2020

House OKs P1.3 economic stimulus package on 2nd reading
Inquirer.Net, June 2, 2020

Baguio SMEs can tap P100-M stimulus package
The Manila Times, May 30, 2020

Western Visayas tourism sector loses P31.3 billion due to COVID-19
Manila Bulletin, May 30, 2020

Dominguez asks business sector to convince Congress to pass CREATE bill
GMA News, May 28, 2020

Biz groups call for immediate passage of CREATE bill, but caution vs. abuse
GMA News, May 28, 2020

DOLE appeals to companies for employment extension of workers amid COVID-19 pandemic
GMA News, May 28, 2020

House panel OKs P1.5-T CURES bill, other measures to address COVID-19 crisis
GMA News, May 28, 2020

Recto pushes for extension of Bayanihan law, earmarks P600B fund for economic recovery
GMA News, May 28, 2020

House OKs proposed 'Financial Institutions Strategic Transfer Act' on second reading
GMA News, May 28, 2020

Employers, DOLE reminded: Workers must freely consent to temporary wage, benefits adjustment
Philstar.com, May 27, 202

Around 75k hotel workers will be displaced due to COVID-19 —industry group
GMA News, May 27, 2020

ADB OKs $400-M loan to strengthen Philippine capital markets
GMA News, May 26, 2020

House ad hoc panel OKs bills addressing COVID-19 effects on economy, financial institutions
GMA News, May 26, 2020

House stimulus package eyes P20-B fund to test Filipino workers
Rappler, May 26, 2020

Government eyes new taxes in 2021 to recover stimulus costs
Philstar.com, May 26, 2020

House panel OKs bills on P1.3-T stimulus package, aid for banks
Rappler, May 26, 2020

Virus shock seen to throw 500K migrant workers out of jobs
Philstar.com, May 22, 2020

Koko Pimentel bats for 50% reduction on rental rates of MSMEs to spur economic activity
GMA News, May 22, 2020

Investment pledges down 71% in January to April due to COVID-19
GMA News, May 21, 2020

DOLE sees 5 million jobs losses due to pandemic
Rappler, May 20, 2020

DICT backs NEDA's promotion of digital economy
GMA News, May 20, 2020

DOF, BIR studying proposals to tax online activities
GMA News, May 20, 2020

Up to 10 million Filipinos could lose jobs in Philippines due to COVID-19—DOLE
GMA News, May 20, 2020

Recto bats for P1T economic stimulus package
GMA News, May 19, 2020

Marikina eyes interest-free loans for micro businesses
GMA News, May 19, 2020

SB Corp. starts accepting loan applications of micro, small enterprises in GCQ areas
GMA News, May 18, 2020

P200-million stimulus package being prepared for MSMEs in Baguio
Manila Bulletin, May 18, 2020

P16.4B credited to beneficiaries of small business wage subsidy –DOF
GMA News, May 17, 2020

Mati City to offer P20M stimulus package for small businesses affected by COVID-19
Manila Bulletin, May 14, 2020

DOLE: 2.5 million workers displaced by COVID pandemic
Philstar.com, May 13, 2020

With tourism down, Palawan looks at other industries as it reopens on May 16
Inquirer.Net, May 13, 2020

Local gov’t preparing stimulus package for micro and small businesses in Mati City
Manila Bulletin, May 13, 2020

House eyes P1.5-T economic stimulus fund to curb unemployment
Inquirer.Net, May 12, 2020

Mayor Isko gives extended ECQ a thumbs down, says thousands may lose jobs
Manila Bulletin, May 12, 2020

Some senators wary of passing CITIRA as businesses grapple with coronavirus crisis
ABS-CBN News, May 12, 2020

Philippines in strong position to mitigate COVID-19 economic impact —top econ leaders
GMA News, May 8, 2020

Contact center industry sees recovery in second sem
Manila Bulletin, May 8, 2020

Palace banks on govt spending, BBB program as economy shrinks for first time in 22 years
Inquirer.Net, May 7, 2020

Universal health care funding projections to be reviewed due to missed sin tax targets
GMA News, May 6, 2020

More assistance needed for MSMEs — ACE Center for Entrepreneurship
GMA News, May 6, 2020

NEDA, UNDP working on COVID-19 response for industries, SMEs
Inquirer.Net, May 4, 2020

Baguio City approves tax relief for business establishments
Manila Bulletin, May 4, 2020

Economic liberalization laws to aid in recovery
Philstar.com, May 4, 2020

DOF, ADB launch survey to assess impact of COVID on businesses
Philstar.com, May 4, 2020

Davao City tourism stakeholders drafting recovery plan from COVID-19 debacle
Manila Bulletin, May 4, 2020

Antique buys almost P3M worth of produce from farmers to sustain economy
GMA News, May 2, 2020

Gov’t to guarantee small businesses’ loans — DOF exec
GMA News, May 1, 2020

E-commerce sees boom amid quarantine
GMA News, May 1, 2020

Economic losses due to COVID-19 at P700B, could hit P1.1T –NEDA
GMA News, April 30, 2020

DOLE planning to generate 1-M jobs in provinces
Inquirer.Net, April 30, 2020

Western Visayas to craft COVID-19 recovery plan
Manila Bulletin, April 29, 2020

Small, micro businesses may opt to close for good due to COVID-19 protocol demands —ECOP
GMA News, April 29, 2020

Nearly 2M Filipino tourist workers affected by COVID-pandemic — ILO report
Philstar.com, April 28, 2020

Amendments to tax code eyed to help small businesses affected by quarantine
Philstar.com, April 28, 2020

Over 2 million workers displaced locally by COVID-19 pandemic, says DOLE
GMA News, April 27, 2020

Mass layoffs in tourism, hospitality sector should be prevented amid COVID-19 —Gatchalian
GMA News, April 27, 2020

Philippine economic recovery from COVID-19 may take 3 years –senators
GMA News, April 27, 2020

Labor-intensive sectors must resume ops as number of displaced local workers reach 2M —senators
GMA News, April 27, 2020

Rep. Quimbo warns infrastructure spending cuts could lead to over 1-M jobs lost
Manila Bulletin, April 25, 2020

OFW remittances to contract by 0.2 to 0.8 percentage point in 2020 —BSP
GMA News, April 24, 2020

BSP sees slow economic rebound after ECQ is lifted
GMA News, April 24, 2020

Philippines, ADB sign loan deal on $1.5-B budget support for gov’t’s COVID-19 response
GMA News, April 24, 2020

Gov’t issues guidelines on economic activity in GCQ areas
GMA News, April 24, 2020

Non-extension of ECQ to free up 1.5M workers in several areas –solon
GMA News, April 24, 2020

DOF extends application period for small biz wage subsidy until May 8
GMA News, April 24, 2020

PH Shipping lines seek gov’t support to sustain operations
Manila Bulletin, April 24, 2020

ECOP bats for more government support to micro and small enterprises amid COVID-19 pandemic
CNN Philippines, April 24, 2020

Loan payment grace period applies to areas not under ECQ —DOF chief
GMA News, April 24, 2020

Luzon braces for massive economic meltdown due to lockdown
CNN Philippines, April 24, 2020

Shopee unveils P200-M seller support package for online sellers
GMA News, April 23, 2020

Government eyes lending to private schools, tourism establishments
Philstar.com, April 23, 2020

400,000 OFWs seen to lose jobs to COVID-19
Philstar.com, April 23, 2020

Cayetano urges banks to give loans to MSMEs, farmers amid COVID-19 crisis
Inquirer.Net, April 22, 2020

120,000 small businesses qualify for wage subsidy
Philstar.com, April 22, 2020

PSEi continues downtrend amid COVID-19 worries
GMA News, April 22, 2020

COVID-19 economic impact to be known by end-April, NEDA says
GMA News, April 22, 2020

COVID-19 recovery plan, nat'l ID, infra projects top list of new NEDA chief
GMA News, April 21, 2020

Philippines to revisit economic targets to account for rebasing, COVID-19
GMA News, April 21, 2020

Bounce Back PH breathes hope to MSMEs hit by ongoing health crisis
Philstar.com, April 20, 2020

Philippines at risk of losing P228 billion in OFW remittances
Philstar.com, April 20, 2020

MSMEs urged to set up online businesses
Philstar.com, April 19, 2020

Group airs suggestions on how to safely restart the economy after ECQ
Manila Bulletin, April 19, 2020

Philippines hotel owners send SOS
Philstar.com, April 17, 2020

New protocols out for BPO workers
Philstar.com, April 13, 2020

Migrant workers to banks: Waive cash remittance fees
Philstar.com, April 13, 2020

Gov’t finalizing Covid-related support for MSME workers
PNA, April 13, 2020

WB warns COVID-19 to slow PH economy significantly
Manila Bulletin, March 31, 2020

Gov’t determined to rescue economy
Manila Bulletin, March 25, 2020

COVID-19 lockdown of Metro Manila will cripple economy —Tolentino
GMA News, March 10, 2020