The Philippines' health ministry on Friday reported 2,630 additional novel coronavirus infections and 69 more deaths, the largest daily increase in casualties in six days. ( read original story ...)
US Bill Aims to End Aid to Philippines Military and Police
The Philippine Human Rights Act would end American security assistance to Manila unless it commits to reforms. ( read original story ...)
Internet traffic within Philippines not affected by AAG cable maintenance -NTC
The emergency repair works on AAG (Asia-American Gateway) submarine fiber cable system is being undertaken outside Philippine waters,” NTC Deputy Commissioner Edgardo Cabarios told GMA News Online. ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ COVID-19 cases nears 300K with 2,630 new infections
The Philippines announced on Friday 2,630 new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, bringing the nationwide tally to 299,361, according to the Department of Health (DOH). This marks the fourth ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Catholic Church sued for damages in alleged sex abuse
A woman has filed a suit against the Roman Catholic Church in Japan alleging that a priest raped her four decades ago, as the church's unfolding worldwide sexual abuse ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ANA mulls 200 billion yen share offer to raise capital: Nikkei
Japan's biggest airline ANA Holdings is considering issuing 200 billion yen ($1.9 billion)in shares to raise capital to bolster its finances as a downturn in air travel drags on, the Nikkei newspaper ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to allow foreign long-term residents in from October, PM Suga says
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will allow long-term foreign residents and foreign students back into the country from October, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Friday. The move will mean further easing ... ( read original story ...)
Microsoft Flight Simulator Free Upgrade ‘World Update 1: Japan’ Will Include Cultural Sites
The first free upgrade for “Microsoft Flight Simulator” is set for a Sept. 29 release and will focus on a specific country. Dubbed “World Update 1: Japan,” the developers ... ( read original story ...)
Momen reiterates: Saudi won’t send back 54,000 Rohingyas to Bangladesh
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Friday reiterated that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will not send back 54,000 Rohingyas living there for decades. "The Saudi government told us it’ll be ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports record daily rise in COVID-19 cases for third day
Indonesia reported its biggest daily rise in coronavirus infections for a third successive day with 4,823 new cases on Friday, taking the total to 266,845, data from the country's COVID-19 task force ... ( read original story ...)