The Philippines will allow the Pfizer (PFE.N) and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in children aged 12-15, the head of its Food and Drugs Administration said, widening the number of people …
Philippines, Russia eyeing vaccine production partnership
The Philippines is eyeing a partnership with Russia for the local production of vaccines for COVID and other viral diseases, according to an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Philippines logs 5,310 new COVID-19 cases, total at 1,193,976
The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) reported on Wednesday 5,310 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Southeast Asian country to 1,193,976. The death …
Debt raised from samurai bonds sale boosts Philippine dollar position in April
Proceeds from the government’s recent sale of “samurai” bonds gave the Philippines its first dollar surplus for the year in April, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas reported Wednesday.
Grab Philippines launches training academy for its drivers, riders
Grab Philippines today launched GrabAcademy, an online platform that provides upskilling opportunities to its driver- and delivery-partners. Developed with Microsoft, the driving training program can …
Philippines logs 5,310 new COVID-19 cases, 1,193,976 in total
The Philippines Department of Health (DOH) reported on Wednesday 5,310 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Southeast Asian country to 1,193,976.
Philippines tops in global accountability scorecard in COVID-19 fiscal responses
The Philippines is among four countries which demonstrated an “adequate” level of accountability in its early COVID-19 fiscal policy responses, according to a report released by the independent group …
Nancy Binay bucks opening Philippines to fully vaccinated foreigners
Ready na ba tayo doon sa scenario na araw-araw may mga malalaking eroplanong galing Mainland China ang lumalapag sa [Ninoy Aquino International Airport], Cebu, o Boracay?” Binay said.
Covid made the Philippines’ hunger crisis worse. So why does hardly anyone want a vaccine?
With nine children and one grandchild, life was hard for Mona Liza Vito and her family even before the pandemic. Then, coronavirus lockdowns led to job losses and a hunger crisis across the country.
Siemens Gamesa picks up 160MW Philippines deal
Siemens Gamesa has secured a landmark order to supply, install and commission 32 onshore turbines for the largest wind farm in the Philippines to date. The 160MW Balaoi & Caunayan wind project will be …