Mico Virata
Mico Virata covers banks, economics, trade, agriculture, and public policy. Drawing on his background in the social sciences, he delivers clear and engaging stories that explain how government policies, industries, and global markets shape the Philippine economy and affect everyday Filipinos.
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IDfy eyes insurance, telco clients for Phl expansion
He described the Philippines as an expanding market for financial inclusion, particularly in helping micro, small, and medium enterprises gain better access to…
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DTI fast-tracks I Squared’s $2-B investment
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DA chief rejects auction of seized Vietnam rice
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Stakeholders seek balanced approach regarding sugar tax hike
Asian Consulting Group chief tax advisor, Mon Abrea cautioned that raising tax rates would not necessarily result in a proportional increase in government…
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Lemon Square establishes 150th store in Batangas
Lemon Square has opened its 150th store at The Outlets at LIMA Estate in Batangas, expanding Big E Food Corporation’s retail presence in Southern Luzon. The…
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As 55 percent feel poor; Pacquiao, Tiu Laurel talk
More than half of Filipino families considered themselves poor in September, with self-rated poverty rising to 55 percent, according to a Social Weather…
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Pacquiao, Tiu Laurel team up to fight poverty
Manny Pacquiao and Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. are coordinating NAPC and DA programs to improve livelihoods and assistance for farmers,…
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Tiu Laurel rejects auction of seized Vietnam rice
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. opposes auctioning 12,480 metric tons of seized Vietnamese rice, recommending donation to the DSWD for needy…
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