Philippines and Netherlands suspend use of AstraZeneca jab for people under age 60; Australia recommends people under 50 get the Pfizer vaccine Kate Lyons (now), Nadeem Badshah, Yohannes Lowe, Rhi …
Business sentiment up in first half, BSP survey says
The sentiment of business owners in the Philippines improved for the first half of the year, according to results of a survey conducted by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) conducted before the …
Peril of divergent economic recoveries for the Philippines
The Philippines had impressed investment bankers and fund managers … The positive assessment of AEs was based on, one, the successful vaccine programs; two, business adaptation to the challenges of …
COVID-19: Philippines headed for red line, warns WHO
The overall COVID-19 case count in the Philippines is now close to 830,000 … people to keep wearing masks and follow physical distancing and hygiene guidelines. Business owners also need to think of …
Vietnam opposes Chinese activity near disputed sea reef
Hanoi [Vietnam], April 8 (ANI): Vietnam has joined the Philippines in opposing the amassing of Chinese fishing vessels in a disputed Asian sea and demanded that Beijing should cease its violations and …
Philippines keeping ‘options open’ on South China Sea: govt
Tensions over the resource-rich waters have spiked in recent weeks after more than 200 Chinese boats were detected at Whitsun Reef, in the Spratly Islands, where China and the Philippines have rival …
Crayon and PS-DBM team-up to offer Microsoft Licenses and Services for Academic Institutions and Government Agencies in the Philippines
Microsoft and Crayon Software Experts Philippines Inc. teamed up recently with the Philippine … partners of Microsoft in letting the customers learn and understand business solutions. Crayon helps …
Philippines man dies after being forced to do 300 squats for breaking Covid-19 curfew
(CNN)A man in the Philippines has died after being forced to do 300 squats for breaching Covid curfews, making him the latest victim of the country’s often brutal approach to enforcing restrictions.
Foreigners not traveling with Filipino relatives can’t enter Philippines —BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has reminded foreign parents, spouses, and children of Filipino citizens that they cannot enter the Philippines if they are traveling alone. Immigration Commissioner …
US warns China over increasingly aggressive moves against Taiwan, Philippines
The United States on Wednesday warned China against what the Philippines and Taiwan see as increasingly aggressive moves, reminding Beijing of Washington’s obligations to its partners. State …