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PH economic slump to soften in Q1 — poll

By Pilar Manuel, CNN Philippines

The economy was expected to have remained in recession in the first quarter, with a CNN Philippines poll among 10 economists yielding an average forecast contraction of 2.82%. However, this is an improvement from the 8.3% plunge in October to December 2020.

Farm output declines anew in Q1 2021 with slower livestock, poultry production

By Pilar Manuel, CNN Philippines

The country’s agricultural production slowed down again from January to March by 3.3%, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported Monday. However, this is milder than the 3.8% plunge logged in the last quarter of 2020.

As the pandemic eases, the US media's coverage of it is shifting

By Brian Stelter, CNN Business

How can the average American minimize risk while resuming normal activities after one year plus of pandemic disruptions? That's the ultimate example of 'news you can use' right now.