During his annual address to the nation, Duterte said China was in possession of territory that his country did not have the capability to challenge militarily, adding "we cannot ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ Duterte Says Government Prevented 1.3-3.5 Million Coronavirus Cases
Speaking during his annual address to the nation, Duterte said the country's lockdown, which was one of the world's longest and strictest, had kept infections in check but acknowledged the government ... ( read original story ...)
1,657 new cases push Philippines’ COVID-19 tally over 82,000
There are now more than 82,000 Filipinos infected with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) after the Department of Health (DOH) announced 1,657 new cases on Monday, bringing the total to ... ( read original story ...)
App harnesses citizen power to keep tabs on Philippines’ coral reefs
On June 8, an evidence of coral bleaching in a colony of corals was captured by diver and bleach patroller Dina Mae Rañises in Taklong Island National Marine Reserve in the central Philippines. Less ... ( read original story ...)
Hundreds of Protesters Rally in Manila Ahead of Duterte’s State of the Philippines Address
Hundreds of protesters in the Philippine capital marched and staged motorcades Monday against a new anti-terror law and other issues despite police threats of arrests ahead of President Rodrigo ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines Duterte says coronavirus intervention prevented millions of cases
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday defended his government's policy to fight its coronavirus outbreak and said early intervention had prevented as many as 1.3 million to 3.5 million ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ Largest Bank Posts Rare Loss, Braces for Defaults
BDO Unibank Inc., the Philippines’ largest lender by assets, posted its first loss in more than a decade after bolstering provisions for bad loans due to the pandemic. The bank said its net loss ... ( read original story ...)
Duterte asks China’s Xi: Prioritize Philippines’ access to COVID-19 vaccine
Early in his speech, Duterte told the public not to despair because the vaccine against COVID-19 is “around the corner.” ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mitsubishi Motors racks up red ink on pandemic pain
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. reported Monday a 176 billion yen ($1.7 billion) loss for April-June, and forecast more red ink for the fiscal year, as the coronavirus pandemic slammed ... ( read original story ...)
Australian journalist claims China and Pakistan might have signed ‘secret deal’ to expand bio-warfare capabilities
China's Wuhan Institute of Virology has allegedly signed a deal with Pakistan military's DESTO to research "emerging infectious diseases" ... ( read original story ...)