The Philippines on Thursday overtook Indonesia as the hotspot of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Southeast Asia after the Department of Health (DOH) announced 3,561 new cases, raising the …
Philippines Passes Indonesia as Worst Southeast Asia Outbreak
Despite imposing the longest, strictest lockdown in Southeast Asia earlier this year, coronavirus cases in the Philippines have now surged to almost 120,000, eclipsing Indonesia to become the region’s …
The Latest: Philippines overtakes Indonesia in virus cases
The Philippines reported 3,561 new coronavirus cases Thursday, overtaking Indonesia with the most infections in Southeast Asia, as Manila plunged into a recession.
Hot chocolate in the tropics? The story behind sikwate, a delicious Philippines treat
In Filipino cuisine, chocolate has a rich, delicious history that started with hot chocolate — also called sikwate or tsokolate de batirol, depending on the region — and has recently evolved into …
Both Indonesia and the Philippines have room for fiscal stimulus: HSBC
HSBC’s Joseph Incalcaterra says Indonesia is unlikely to see a quick economic recovery as the coronavirus isn’t well-contained without a full nationwide lockdown, but the country has room for more …
Wirecard business partner reported dead in Philippines
A German businessman responsible for one of Wirecard’s biggest sources of stated profits has been reported dead a month after Philippine authorities announced he was under investigation over the …
SYNETCOM Philippines and Acalvio Technologies enter into Distribution Agreement
SYNETCOM Philippines Inc, one of the leading Value Added Distributors (VAD) in the Philippines is happy to announce …
Philippines confirms 3,462 more coronavirus cases, nine deaths
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines’ health ministry on Wednesday reported 3,462 new coronavirus infections and nine additional deaths. In a bulletin, the ministry said total infections had risen to …
Philippines reinstates lockdown
MANILA, Philippines — Commuter trains, buses and other public vehicles stayed off the main roads of the Philippine capital Tuesday and police were again staffing checkpoints to restrict public travel …
Philippines’ new lockdown will definitely impact economy: Nomura
The Philippines’ government can afford to increase its fiscal spending to support its national recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, says Euben Paracuelles, chief ASEAN economist at Nomura. He also …