Top 15 Articles of the Week 4 Mar 2022 Philippines Report

Top 15 Articles of the Week 4 Mar 2022 Philippines Report


Philippine manufacturing highest in over 3 years
https://philippinesreport.com/philippine-manufacturing-highest-in-over-3-years/
Philippine manufacturing saw an improvement to its highest level in over three years, marking the resumption of growth of the sector, results of the monthly survey conducted by IHS Markit released on Tuesday showed.

Russian armored column bears down on Kyiv
https://philippinesreport.com/russian-armored-column-bears-down-on-kyiv/
A Russian armored column bore down on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv on Tuesday and invasion forces fired rocket barrages into the center of the country’s second-largest city Kharkiv, on the sixth day of Russia’s assault on its western neighbor.

UN says 227 civilian deaths in Ukraine since invasion
https://philippinesreport.com/un-says-227-civilian-deaths-in-ukraine-since-invasion/
The UN said Wednesday that it had recorded nearly 230 civilian deaths in Ukraine, including 15 children, since Russia’s full-scale invasion began, warning that the true toll was likely far higher.

21 Filipino seafarers from Ukraine arrive safely in Moldova
https://philippinesreport.com/21-filipino-seafarers-from-ukraine-arrive-safely-in-moldova/
Twenty-one Filipino seafarers were safely transported from Ukraine to Moldova, an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) disclosed Wednesday, March 2.

CNN confirms streaming service CNN+ to launch this spring
https://philippinesreport.com/cnn-confirms-streaming-service-cnn-to-launch-this-spring/
Cable news network CNN said on Wednesday it will launch a news and entertainment streaming service called CNN+ this spring, at an initial discounted subscription price of $2.99 a month.

Gibo bares plan to boost tourism
https://philippinesreport.com/gibo-bares-plan-to-boost-tourism/
Senatorial aspirant and former defense secretary Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro has revealed his plans and possible legislation to boost the country’s tourism sector, which was adversely affected by the pandemic.

ALI earnings rise 40% in 2021
https://philippinesreport.com/ali-earnings-rise-40-in-2021/
Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) registered a 40 percent jump in net income to P12.2 billion in 2021 as total revenues improved 10 percent to P106.1 billion on account of resilient operations amidst the ongoing pandemic.

Russia sanctions could hurt Cuban tourism
https://philippinesreport.com/russia-sanctions-could-hurt-cuban-tourism/
International sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine could have wide-ranging impacts on its Latin American allies such as Cuba, experts say.

DITO pilots 5G fixed wireless broadband
https://philippinesreport.com/dito-pilots-5g-fixed-wireless-broadband/
AFTER close to one year in commercial operations, the newest major telco DITO Telecommunity has begun the roll out of its 5G home Wi-Fi offer through a pilot program in 146 barangay (villages) in Metro Manila.

Ukraine crisis threatens BSP’s dovish stance
https://philippinesreport.com/ukraine-crisis-threatens-bsps-dovish-stance/
The Russia-Ukraine conflict is driving inflation up globally and is threatening the dovish policy stance of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) from both external and internal fronts.

Philippines to welcome Ukrainian refugees
https://philippinesreport.com/philippines-to-welcome-ukrainian-refugees/
The Philippines will accept Ukrainians fleeing war in their home country, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said.

DOT’s Puyat expects more visitors as virus restrictions ease
https://philippinesreport.com/dots-puyat-expects-more-visitors-as-virus-restrictions-ease/
With the implementation of more relaxed health protocols to combat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat is optimistic that more travelers will be encouraged to visit different tourist destinations in the country in the coming months.

Aussie golf star Day loses mother to cancer
https://philippinesreport.com/aussie-golf-star-day-loses-mother-to-cancer/
Former world number one golfer Jason Day said Thursday that his mother, Adenil “Dening” Day, had died after a long battle with cancer.

Urgent measures pushed vs oil price increases
https://philippinesreport.com/urgent-measures-pushed-vs-oil-price-increases/
A House leader yesterday pushed for urgent legislative measures to mitigate the impact on Filipinos of rising fuel prices brought about by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Duterte: Include nuclear power in PH energy mix
https://philippinesreport.com/duterte-include-nuclear-power-in-ph-energy-mix/
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order to include nuclear power in the country’s energy mix and look into the reopening of the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP).