Merry Gel Sigui
A multimedia journalist focused on producing articles about controversial global issues specifically on business, economy, politics, and technology. A strong believer in freedom of the press and exposing the wrong. only through engagement and communications can we as humans evolve.
An accredited member of a leading local broadcast media organization.
Singapore Airlines grounds hundreds of planes, trims 96% of capacity
A total of 185 out of 196 aircrafts of the Singapore Airlines (SIA) will be grounded amid the intensified border controls worldwide in efforts...
Philippines mandates BPOs to settle “Work from Home” policies until March...
Following the implementation of an enhanced community quarantine in the entire Luzon, including Metro Manila, the Philippine Government has ordered all Business Process Outsourcing...
Indonesia set to surge oil imports as global crude prices plunge
The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry of Indonesia announced that it will increase the import volume of crude oil while the global prices remain low...
Malaysia maintains stock trading amid coronavirus lockdown
The Malaysian government and Bursa Malaysia have reiterated that they will not suspend the local stock exchange despite the implementation of lockdown in the...
Economists: Global market is already in recession due to coronavirus pandemic
American and European economic experts said that the recession in global economy is already here considering the deepening impacts of the coronavirus disease 2019...
Volkswagen hit with $34 Billion fine over diesel scandal; shares plan...
The world’s largest carmaker, Volkswagen, disclosed that it will spend a sum of $34.69 billion equivalent to 31.3 billion euros to pay fines and...
Internet speed slows down globally due to coronavirus
Billions of people around the world have been raising concerns over the limitations of internet speed, connectivity and capacity amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The growing...
Gas station owner charged for $500M fraud scheme
The owner of a California-based gas station face charges for allegedly stealing around $500 million government funds to expand a biodiesel fraud scheme with...
Amazon becomes “go-to” e-commerce site amid coronavirus
As millions of people around the globe are urged to stay indoors to halt the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, American e commerce giant...
Duterte Locks Down Luzon, 60 Million Quarantined
On 16 March 2020, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte placed the entire island of Luzon, home to 60 million people, under "enhanced community quarantine" after COVID-19…
Angiotensin receptor blockers could be used to treat coronavirus, researchers say
Global scientists continue to struggle to develop a treatment for the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) that has already infected over 180,000 and killed more...
Malaysians brace for economic and social impacts of lockdown
In Malaysia, more than 32 million people will be confined to their homes beginning March 18 as the government’s nationwide lockdown takes effect following...
Filipinos raise concerns over ‘enhanced community quarantine’ amid coronavirus
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte intensified the government’s efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak by placing the entire Luzon island under “enhanced community quarantine” effective...
Global stock markets stumble as coronavirus pandemic spreads
Not long enough after the 2008 global financial crisis, the world was rocked anew as the stock markets in different countries have plummeted due...
Japan and South Korea to continue discussions over export controls
Japan and South Korea engage in marathon 16-hour video conference to address trade restrictions, with both sides expressing optimism about progress in resolving their ongoing export control challenges.
Bill Gates resigns from the Boards of Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway
The world’s second-richest man, Bill Gates, has stepped down from the Board of directors of tech giant Microsoft and multinational conglomerate holding company Berkshire Hathaway to...
Disney shuts tourism businesses in response to the coronavirus
The Walt Disney Company has now closed all its eleven Disney theme parks across Asia, Europe and North America as a precaution due to the...
2 execs of Thai aviation industry resign amid coronavirus crisis
The president of Thai Airways and the director of Suvarnabhumi International Airport have separately tendered their resignation letters on March 12 as the coronavirus...
Australia wards off recession through $11 billion stimulus package
The Government of Australia has recently unveiled a stimulus package worth $11.4 billion (A$17.6 billion) designed to curb recession due to the economic impact...
Vietnam cuts gold prices due to decline in demand
While gold rates saw a plunge in the global market this week, the makers of the precious metal in Vietnam had to trim down...
Italy closes majority of businesses as coronavirus cases mount
All restaurants, bars, and non-essential company shops in Italy are forced by the government to shut operations following the World Health Organization’s declaration that...
Grab PH suspends thousands of users over fraudulent activities
Ride-hailing giant Grab has banned 125,000 users in the Philippines who were found involved in fraudulent activities like creating multiple accounts, making frequent cancellations...
Tesla eyes building a Cybertruck factory in central USA
Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said that he is searching for a site in the central United States that could serve as...
Philippine government releases list of coronavirus-related travel bans affecting the country
As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Philippines continues to rise, the national government has reiterated the travel restrictions it has imposed...
