When Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte live-streamed himself receiving a first dose of the Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine on Monday, it was supposed to encourage reluctant Filipinos to follow his …
IIF slashes 2021 growth forecast for Philippines
THE INSTITUTE of International Finance (IIF) slashed its growth forecast for the Philippines this year to 6.5% due to renewed lockdown measures imposed to curb a fresh wave of coronavirus cases and a …
IIF slashes 2021 growth forecast for Philippines
THE INSTITUTE of International Finance (IIF) slashed its growth forecast for the Philippines this year to 6.5% due to renewed lockdown measures imposed to curb a fresh wave of coronavirus cases and a …
Philippines, ASEAN speak out against Asian-American hate in San Francisco
Consuls general from the Philippines and other member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) met with the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) to voice concern over hate crimes …
Saudia posts travel guide for 38 countries, including the Philippines
The Philippine Consulate in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudia Arabia has announced that the Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) issued travel guidelines and requirements for 38 countries with a high number of …
Mask violaters in Philippines face arrest after president’s order
Rodrigo Duterte says police should get tough on rule breakers and arrest those not wearing a mask properly, including those who leave their nose exposed.
Australian buy now, pay later app Zip Co expands into the Philippines
Larry Diamond, co-founder and CEO of Australian buy now, pay later platform Zip Co, says the company’s strategic investment in the Philippines will help it capitalize on “demographic and economic …
Philippines imposes travel ban on B’desh, Nepal, Pak, SL
The Philippines government has decided ban travellers from Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka from entering the country in efforts to prevent the spread of the highly infectious Covid-19 …
Philippines has tools to curb money laundering: watchdog
The Philippines has “already passed all the requisite” laws in order to “strengthen the country’s anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism legal framework,” said a government …
Philippines has tools to curb money laundering: watchdog
The Philippines has “already passed all the requisite” laws in order to “strengthen the country’s anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism legal framework,” said a government …