Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has extended until May 15 a lockdown in the capital Manila, his spokesman said on Friday, stretching to eight weeks one of the world's strictest community ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines’ Duterte Threatens Martial Law if Communist Rebels Disrupt Aid
I am now warning everybody, I am putting notice to the armed forces and police. I might declare martial law and there will be no turning back," he said at the beginning of the meeting on the extension ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines Extends Lockdown of Manila and Nearby Areas to May 15
The Philippines is extending until May 15 the lockdown of its capital region and nearby areas that account for majority of its economic output as it tries to stem the coronavirus outbreak.Presidential ... ( read original story ...)
Manny Pacquiao Shares Thoughts On Fighting Behind Closed Doors, Passing ‘New Normal Law’ In The Philippines
Manny Pacquiao dismissed the idea of fighting behind closed doors Pacquiao proposed the "New Normal Law" in the Philippines The Philippines continues to record new cases of COVID-19 Manny Pacquiao as ... ( read original story ...)
‘Very painful’: Japan Covid-19 officials cut off thousands of roses to deter gatherings
Park in Saitama takes drastic action to remove main attraction as Tokyo urges residents to shop less ... ( read original story ...)
Japan mayor under fire for ‘women dawdle at shops’ remark
The mayor of Japan's Osaka has come under fire for suggesting men should do grocery shopping during the coronavirus outbreak because women are indecisive and "take a long time." Osaka Mayor Ichiro ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus-spurred slowdown in Japan prices sparks deflation fears
Japan's core consumer inflation eased in March for the second straight month, underscoring fears that slumping oil costs and soft consumption because of the coronavirus pandemic might push the country ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live updates: Japan confirms more cases on cruise ship; Bill Gates on stopping the pandemic
Japan has confirmed 40 more cases on the Italian cruise ship Costa Atlantica currently docked in the western city of Nagasaki for repairs, reported Japanese broadcaster NHK. ( read original story ...)
U.S. House Passes Aid Bill; Japan May Extend Break: Virus Update
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a $484 billion coronavirus aid package, replenishing funding to aid small businesses and provide support for hospitals and virus testing. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s stimulus to boost real GDP by 4.4%: economy minister
Japan's new economic stimulus package in response to the coronavirus pandemic is estimated to boost real gross domestic product by about 4.4%, Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Friday. ( read original story ...)