Two in five adult Filipinos expect the economy to worsen in the next 12 months as the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic lingers, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey.

Job applicants line up to secure police clearance from the Manila Police District headquarters on Sept. 3, 2020. The easing of quarantine restrictions allowed more businesses to reopen and more workers to regain their jobs. (Photo by Mike Alquinto)

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details