The Philippines’ total number of COVID-19 cases reached 40, 336 after 1,531 more cases were recorded on Friday, according to the Department of Health. Of these new cases of infection, 688 are …
Investigation into claims that Wigan Athletic’s administration is linked to a bet in Philippines
The administrators for Wigan Athletic have opened a formal investigation into claims, aired by the English Football League chairman Rick Parry, that their financial crisis is linked to a bet on the …
Philippines says vanished Wirecard number two did not enter country
Jan Marsalek did not enter the Philippines even though immigration records indicated he passed through last week, according to the country’ …
UN Rights Office Criticizes ‘Impunity’ and ‘Systematic’ Violence of Philippines Drug War
The UN rights chief slammed the drug war, adding fuel to calls for an international investigation. The Philippine government responded by promising to investigate drug war killings.
‘King of the Road’ Rules Again as Philippines Eases Lockdown
King of the Road’ Rules Again as Philippines Eases Lockdown MANILA (Reuters) – Thousands of jeepneys, flamboyantly decorated jeeps that serve as cheap public transport across the Philippines, were …
Philippines Reports 1,531 New Coronavirus Cases, Largest Single-Day Increase
The Philippines’ health ministry on Friday reported six additional novel coronavirus deaths and 1,531 more infections, its largest single-day increase in confirmed cases. In a bulletin, the ministry …
Philippines allows religious gatherings up to 10% of venue capacity in GCQ areas
The Philippines’ COVID-19 task force has allowed religious gatherings involving 10 people or up to 10% of the venue capacity in areas under general community quarantine, Malacañang said Friday.
Japan extends P23.5 billion loan to Philippines
The Philippines has secured a loan of 50 billion yen (P23.5 billion) from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to augment funds for the government’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) …
Chinese military drills in disputed waters draw ire in Vietnam, Philippines
Vietnam and the Philippines have criticised China’s holding of military drills in a disputed part of the South China Sea, warning it could create tension in the region and impact Beijing’s …
Vietnam, Philippines Denounce China Military Drills in Disputed Waters
Vietnam and the Philippines on Thursday criticised China’s holding of military drills in a disputed part of the South China, warning it could create tension in the region and impact Beijing’s …