The Philippines will begin clinical trial of several drugs, including the anti-parasite medication ivermectin, in patients with COVID-19 to determine their efficacy in combatting the coronavirus, a …
Philippines approves emergency use of J&J, Bharat Biotech COVID-19 vaccines
The Philippines’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has allowed the emergency use of COVID-19 vaccines made by Johnson & Johnson and India’s Bharat Biotech, it said on Tuesday. Both vaccines can be …
Philippine recovery threatened by COVID-19 surge
The Philippines is likely to achieve herd immunity only in 2023 as the resurgence of COVID-19 infections over the past few months threatens the recovery from the pandemic-induced recession, according …
Philippines touted as 2nd best investment destination for renewables in SE Asia — report
THE Philippines is the second best investment destination for renewable energy (RE) in Southeast Asia with resources that can generate up to 3,000 gigawatts (GW), and a “highly-liberalized” active …
DTI urges Chinese investors to expand business in PHL
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) urged Chinese investors to expand their businesses in infrastructure, equipment manufacturing and information technology in the Philippines. Trade …
Waves powered by Typhoon Surigae slam the Philippines
Strong waves churned by Typhoon Surigae crashed the shores of Sorsogon, Philippines, on April 19. The storm packed winds of 121 mph, forcing thousands of evacuations.
1 dead, 100,000 displaced as typhoon blows near Philippines
An approaching typhoon has left at least one person dead, another missing and prompted the evacuation of more than 100,000 people as a precaution in the eastern …
Super Typhoon Surigae Brings Huge Waves to the Philippines
Heavy rain and huge waves battered the eastern Philippine city of Catbalogan, Sunday, April 18, as Super Typhoon Surigae brushed past the country. The Typhoon is expected to bring winds of up to 120 …
Illegal Trade of Fossilised Giant Clams Worth $25 Million Busted in Philippines
Illegal trade of endangered animals is something that continues unabated in spite of many awareness campaigns and government clampdowns.
Fitch Assigns the Philippines’ Proposed EUR Bonds ‘BBB’ Rating
Fitch Ratings has assigned the Philippines’ (BBB/Stable) proposed euro-denominated bonds a ‘BBB’ rating. The Phil …