PHILIPPINES: Reforming national health insurer will be difficult
Recent congressional investigations have revealed widespread corruption in the agency. However, its internal controls are weak and the increasing complexity of its operations make it difficult for external agencies such as the Commission on Audit to exercise effective oversi… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail Password Remember […]
PHILIPPINES: Duterte reluctantly agrees to doctors’ request for Manila lockdown
President Rodrigo Duterte re-imposed movement and business restrictions for the greater metropolitan Manila region from 4-18 August, following a plea Saturday from doctors’ organizations that the system could “not hold the line much longer.” The areas covered by the order account… Become a member to read the rest of this article
PHILIPPINES: The context to Duterte’s threat against the telcos
President Rodrigo Duterte’s threat to cancel the licenses of the country’s two largest telecommunications companies will be more difficult to carry out than his denial of a broadcast license to ABS-CBN this June. However, given his administration’s actions over the past … Become a member to read the rest of this article
PHILIPPINES: Duterte’s policy speech on Monday – curb your expectations (again)
President Rodrigo Duterte will supposedly present his “roadmap to recovery” on 27 July. However, he is unlikely to deviate from the limited stimulus being advocated by his economic team, or radically reshape his administration’s other healthcare policies. A potential curve… Become a member to read the rest of this article