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In the Philippines, COVID-19 Is Still Taking a Toll on the Informal Economy

In the Philippines, COVID-19 Is Still Taking a Toll on the Informal Economy

By Felix Iglesias
The pandemic may have waned, but its economic impact continues to reverberate on the nation's streets.

The Philippines’ Post-Pandemic Economy Is Booming

The Philippines’ Post-Pandemic Economy Is Booming

By James Guild
The country's economy has rebounded from its COVID-19 recession, posting a growth rate of 7.6 percent in 2022.
The Philippines’ COVID-19 Response Has Left the Most Vulnerable Behind

The Philippines’ COVID-19 Response Has Left the Most Vulnerable Behind

By Yvonne Su and Sivakamy Thayaalan
Far from being a "great leveler," the pandemic is much more likely to impact socioeconomically disadvantaged communities.

Philippines Fully Opens to Foreign Visitors After Nearly 2 Years

Philippines Fully Opens to Foreign Visitors After Nearly 2 Years

By Sebastian Strangio
The move, which follows a sudden easing of COVID-19 infections, will deliver a much-needed jolt to the nation's tourism industry.

The Philippines in 2022: Elections, Omicron, and a Delayed Recovery

The Philippines in 2022: Elections, Omicron, and a Delayed Recovery

By Mong Palatino
The nation faces a tough year, but the upcoming presidential election heralds winds of change.

Omicron Driving COVID-19 Wave to New Heights in the Philippines

Omicron Driving COVID-19 Wave to New Heights in the Philippines

By Sebastian Strangio
The government is aiming to fully vaccinate the country's adult population by the presidential election on May 9.

Philippines Posts Three Consecutive Days of Record COVID-19 Cases

Philippines Posts Three Consecutive Days of Record COVID-19 Cases

By Sebastian Strangio
A new COVID-19 surge now threatens to overshadow campaigning for the country's presidential election on May 9.
Thailand Raises COVID-19 Alert Level as Neighbors Brace for Omicron Surge

Thailand Raises COVID-19 Alert Level as Neighbors Brace for Omicron Surge

By Sebastian Strangio
The fast-spreading coronavirus variant is clouding the region's economic recovery.

Omicron Variant Threatens to Upend Southeast Asia’s COVID-19 Recovery

Omicron Variant Threatens to Upend Southeast Asia’s COVID-19 Recovery

By Sebastian Strangio
After a challenging year, the region's governments have ample reason to take the emergence of the new strain seriously.

Singapore and the Philippines: From Zero-COVID-19 to Living With COVID-19

Singapore and the Philippines: From Zero-COVID-19 to Living With COVID-19

By Kenneth Y. Hartigan-Go and Ronald U. Mendoza
Though at opposite ends of the spectrum in their COVID-19 performances, both countries are feeling pressure to find a way to live with the virus.

Why are Schools Still Closed in the Philippines?

Why are Schools Still Closed in the Philippines?

By Mong Palatino
The decision reflects the highly centralized nature of decision-making under President Rodrigo Duterte.
Will Corruption Bring Down the Philippines’ Duterte Government?

Will Corruption Bring Down the Philippines’ Duterte Government?

By Mong Palatino
Alleged corruption in the procurement of COVID-19 supplies implicates a former aide and close ally of the president.

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