The future looks promising for the Philippines, projected to be the second fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia with a growth rate of over 6 percent in the next decade.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority reports that global pharmaceutical companies are now interested in the Philippines, thanks to better business conditions and a new healthcare-exclusive ecozone.
DTI's Secretary Alfredo Pascual has activated a monitoring team to ensure supermarkets and grocery stores comply with the price freeze in regions affected by Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon.