The Philippines has secured $18.4 billion in foreign loans so far to fund its fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Finance department said. “As of April 28, 2021, …
Covid-19: Sarawak detects variant reported in the Philippines
KUCHING: A Covid-19 variant previously reported in the Philippines has been detected in Sarawak, according to Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s Institute of Health and Community Medicine (IHCM).
India-like COVID-19 surge ‘big possibility’ in Philippines if protocols ignored, response not boosted —Duque
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Friday said there is a “big possibility” that a COVID-19 surge similar to what’s happening in India may happen in the Philippines if minimum health protocols …
The best companies to work for in Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines, according to LinkedIn
Firms that adapted to the pandemic while offering staff opportunities to advance their careers ranked top among LinkedIn’s best places to work in Southeast Asia.
Former Pasadena resident suffering from long-term case of COVID-19 in Philippines
I remember we would be on shoots and he would go 14, 15 hours, like he would just go nonstop.” Now, Burns lives in the Philippines and he’s directing all of his effort to fighting for his life against …
15,000 doses of ‘trial order’ Sputnik V vaccines on their way to Philippines
The first shipment of 15,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccines has left Russia and is now on its way to the Philippines, Ambassador Carlos Sorreta said in a Facebook post on Thursday night. Sorreta said the …
Duterte says Philippines won’t end sea patrols
PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO/ KING RODRIGUEZTHE PHILIPPINES won’t end patrols in the South China Sea, President Rodrigo R. Duterte said on Wednesday night, adding that the country’s sovereignty is nonnegotiable …
$541M net ‘hot money’ exited Philippines in March —BSP
Foreign portfolio investments or “hot money” in the Philippines posted a wider net outflow in March due to investors reaction to various domestic developments such as the reimposition of the strictest …
The Latest: Philippines extends virus lockdown to mid-May
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is extending an already monthlong lockdown by two weeks as the country’s worst coronavirus infection spike starts to ease but remains alarming. President Rodrigo …
Philippines to secure $3.9-billion ADB loans this year
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) increased its lending program for the Philippines this year to $3.9 billion (P188.9 billion), after including a fresh loan it granted for the government’s mass …