World Bank: Digital Technologies will help the Philippines recover
According to a report released by the World Bank and the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), the rapid adoption of digital technologies can help the Philippines overcome tremendously. Firstly, in navigating the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Secondly, digital technology can assist the Philippines in recovery from the crisis. Lastly, it can also help it achieve its vision of becoming a middle-class society free of poverty.
NBI to locate offices in New Clark City
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will soon locate some of its offices in New Clark City. The offices will specifically be located at the National Government Administrative Center (NGAC). This is part of the government’s thrust to decongest Metro Manila and move government offices outside the capital.
Steady boost of Chinese and Filipino Expats in Thailand
Thailand’s dominant expatriate nationality is Japanese. Currently Japanese make up 18% of expatriates in Thailand (28,560 as of Q3 2020). However, the Japanese expatriate numbers are decreasing. According to research by leading international property consultant, CBRE, Chinese expatriate numbers are rising. The rise due in part to China shifting some of its manufacturing overseas. The same research also indicates a steady rise in Filipino expatriates as well. The increase is in-line with the demand growth for English teachers in the Kingdom.
Health Risky Funds: Malversation of the budget to the People
Charges against Secretary Francisco Duque III were almost up. Financial anomalies had been discovered whilst he was the Chairman of the Department of Health of the Philippines. Billions of funds released to PhilHealth (Philippine Health Insurance Corporation). Oddly, the multi-agency task force did not file charges against Duque. Philippines President, Rodrigo Duterte himself revoked the recommendations.
