China will stand firmly with the Philippine people till the day of final victory. In this process, Chinese businesses will continue to contribute to the new era partnership evolving between the two countries.

Several programs were discussed by the Committee on Trade and Industry-- the House Defeat COVID-19 Committee (DCC) Economic Stimulus Package Cluster, and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to aid restart MSME operations in the country.

MANILA – The results of the third run of the NCR COVID-19 Online Panel Survey conducted by PUBLiCUS Asia, Inc. in partnership with Kantar suggest that unemployment caused by the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila could be growing over time, even as the national government announced a second extension of the Metro Manila ECQ until May 30, 2020.

MANILA – The results of the third run of the NCR COVID-19 Online Panel Survey conducted by PUBLiCUS Asia, Inc. in partnership with Kantar show particularly high disapproval among respondents for the COVID-19 aid provided to the Philippines by China, especially when compared to perceptions on aid provided by other international allies.

House Bills authored by several legislators seek to strengthen the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the modernization of Higher Education Institutes (HEIs).

Given that quarantine measures will soon be lifted in several areas in the Philippines, Senate Committee on Public Services Chairperson Senator Grace Poe highlighted the safety of the riding public and the prevention of COVID-19 transmission in the use of public transportation.

Addressing the nation, the President reminded the public that the COVID-19 is very lethal. Acquiring the virus at this current point in time, without a vaccine, can most likely result in death, the President reiterated. He reminded everyone to follow guidelines and stay safe. 

MANILA – Roughly three out of every four Metro Manila residents who participated in the third run of the NCR COVID-19 Online Panel Survey conducted by PUBLiCUS Asia, Inc. support a second extension of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila beyond its scheduled end on May 15, 2020.

Senator Richard Gordon praised the efforts by Metro Manila LGUs to conduct COVID-19 testing among their constituents.

Addressing the nation, Monday night, the President encouraged everyone to help each other in these grueling times. Also, in line with the zero-tolerance policy on corruption, a P30,000 bounty is offered to those that would report corruptive practices by local officials.

Numerous limitations have been making it difficult for the Philippines since no country was too prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic. Malacañang assured, however, that “the President is utilizing all the resources of the government to secure the safety of all Filipinos”.

MANILA – The results of the second run of the NCR COVID-19 Online Panel Survey conducted by PUBLiCUS Asia, Inc. show solid support for the controlled return to work of some employees in Metro Manila as the region approaches its sixth week under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ).

President Rodrigo Duterte on April 23 has extended ECQ in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, and all other high risk provinces in Luzon until May 15. GCQ was recommended for all other moderate- risk and low–risk administrative regions, provinces, or areas starting May 1.

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte and the national government notched a slight increase in public approval of their response to the COVID-19 pandemic during the second run of the NCR COVID-19 Online Panel Survey conducted by political consultancy firm PUBLiCUS Asia, Inc. from April 13-18, 2020.

PUBLiCUS Asia is pleased to share the Executive Summary of their NCR COVID-19 Online Panel Survey second run

PUBLiCUS Asia, Inc. published over the weekend a four-phase “Freeze and Reboot” plan to address the pressing concerns of the Philippine economy under COVID-19, framing the unprecedented pandemic as a “unique opportunity” to address structural weaknesses in the economy and put the country on a path towards more inclusive prosperity moving forward.

As rates of COVID-19 local transmission cases remain at a sharp upward trajectory, PUBLiCUS Asia, Inc. has released a competitive intelligence report that examines various data on COVID-19 cases and assesses the Philippines' available resources and capability in fighting COVID-19. The report proposes various recommendations that can aid the government in its pursuit of flattening the curve.