Last year, a record 29 tropical storms occurred in the Atlantic Ocean and in the Philippines, three tropical storms in the last quarter of 2020 dampened an already lethargic year principally due to …
Philippines’ Duterte signs indemnity Bill for COVID-19 vaccine roll-out
MANILA: Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday (Feb 26) signed into law a Bill that gives indemnity to vaccine-makers if their COVID-19 …
‘Delay in vaccine rollout to slow down Philippines growth’
New York-based GlobalSource Partners expects the Philippine economy to grow by 5.5 percent this year, well below the government’s forecast as the country lags behind mass vaccination. The government’s …
Philippines records biggest daily rise in coronavirus cases in four months
The Philippines’ health ministry on Friday reported 2,651 new coronavirus infections, the highest daily increase in cases in more than four months, and 46 additional deaths. In a bulletin, the …
Facing the coronavirus pandemic and climate crisis in the Philippines
Filipino fishing communities find ways to protect their livelihoods against COVID-19 and climate change. Colin Serañina has been a fisherman for 25 years. The waters around Pilar on the Philippine …
Philippines to replace New Zealand in FIBA Olympic Qualifiers
FIBA announced on Friday that the Philippines will replace New Zealand in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2020 after the latter has changed its priorities to cut costs. The Philippines was chosen …
Pasig City partners with Unilever Philippines and Cemex Philippines to scale up plastic collection
The City Government of Pasig led by Mayor Vico Sotto, Unilever Philippines, and Cemex Philippines have formalized their partnership to roll out an expanded plastic collection program under the …
Go Shopping Philippines: For better and safer online transactions
Go Shopping Philippines was launched this week and it aims to challenge the current e-commerce platforms available in the country. Neil La-as, Chief Executive Officer of Go Shopping Philippines The …
Go Shopping Philippines: For better and safer online transactions
Go Shopping Philippines was launched this week and it aims to challenge the current e-commerce platforms available in the country. Neil La-as, Chief Executive Officer of Go Shopping Philippines The …
New envoy pushes for stronger ties between the Philippines and Cambodia
The ties between Cambodia and the Philippines go a long way. The two countries established diplomatic relations in 1957 and restored it in 1995 after it was cut during the Khmer Rouge era. The …