Filipina weightlifting star Hidilyn Diaz noticed live-streamed concerts were collecting money for coronavirus relief and was struck by inspiration: why not raise funds with an online workout? Since th …
Ruby Princess arrives in Philippines, where crew face long wait for coronavirus testing
More than 5,000 Filipinos are on the 16 cruise ships now moored in Manila Bay …
Filipino Musicians Drive Hong Kong’s Music Scene, but Gigs Have Dried Up
Battered by the one-two punch of protests and a pandemic, Hong Kong’s music venues have mostly gone silent. No one has felt the pinch more than singers, drummers and guitarists from the Philippines.
Cruise ship linked to Australian coronavirus cluster reaches Philippines
A cruise ship at the heart of Australia’s biggest coronavirus cluster arrived off the Philippines on Thursday to repatriate more than 200 crew, leaving behind weeks of outrage and acrimony over why …
Philippines economy unexpectedly shrinks in first quarter as virus hits demand
The Philippines’ economic growth unexpectedly shrank in the first quarter as the coronavirus pandemic brought domestic consumption and business activity to a grinding halt.
Cruise Under Investigation For Spreading Coronavirus Headed to Philippines to Bring Crew Home
The Philippine coast guard said Thursday the Ruby Princess will drop anchor in Manila Bay, where at least 16 other luxury cruise ships have converged since last month while waiting for more than 5,000 …
Fears of Press Freedom Crackdown After Philippines Orders Largest Broadcaster Off Air
CBN, which had repeatedly drawn the ire of Rodrigo Duterte, was forced to stop broadcasting on Tuesday, leading to allegations of a political hit job.
Major Philippines broadcaster forced off air
One of the Philippines largest and most influential broadcasting networks has been forced off the air after lawmakers allied with President Rodrigo Duterte sat on a decision to renew the station’s …
Coronavirus: British cruise ship worker ‘stuck’ in Philippines
Image caption A British cruise ship worker has told of his “nightmare” after being stuck on a vessel in the Philippines due to th …
Major Philippines broadcaster regularly criticized by President Duterte forced off air
One of the Philippines largest and most influential broadcasting networks has been forced off the air after lawmakers allied with President Rodrigo Duterte sat on a decision to renew the station’s …