Moderna Inc said on Saturday it has agreed to supply the Philippines government with 13 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine, with deliveries set to begin in mid-2021. Moderna said it expected to …
2,668 new COVID-19 cases push Philippines’ total to 600,428
The Philippines’ tally of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases rose to 600,428 on Tuesday after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 2,668 new infections as eight laboratories failed to submit …
Philippines has highest number of new COVID-19 cases in Western Pacific Region —WHO data
The Philippines has reported the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours in the Western Pacific Region, according to data from the World Health Organization (WHO). Based on WHO data, …
Nine activists murdered by police in Bloody Sunday raids in the Philippines
The killings took place after President Duterte delivered a speech instructing the police to “kill all communists and don’t mind human rights.” …
With 2,668 new infections, COVID-19 cases in Philippines cross 600,000
Nearly a year since the government first imposed lockdowns, the country’s caseload reached 600,428. Of these, 41,822, or 7%, are active cases.
Biazon calls on House panel to convene, discuss possible option for Philippines regarding VFA
Muntinlupa City Representative Ruffy Biazon has called on House members in the congressional committee on the Philippines-United States Visiting Forces Agreement to thoroughly discuss the possible …
Someone from the Philippines could become $155 million richer this Wednesday
The American Powerball lottery currently offers the biggest jackpot prize in the world: $155 million. The winner of this enormous prize could be someone from the Philippines!
Philippines Raises Taal Volcano Alert on Increasing Unrest
The Philippines increased its alert level on Taal volcano as the tourist attraction 65 kilometers south of the capital recorded increased unrest.
Philippines’ unemployment rate steady at 8.7% in January
The Philippines’ unemployment rate remained at 8.7% in January, unchanged from the last official survey in October, with more people rejoining the labour force as the country relaxed coronavirus curbs …
Philippines human rights watchdog launches probe as nine killed in anti-communist raids Duterte govt says were ‘legal’
The Philippines human rights watchdog has launched a probe after nine unarmed people died during a police operation. The deaths followed the president’s order to troops to “kill” rebels, but the govt …