Thailand began easing restrictions on movement and gatherings, allowing restaurants, hair salons and open-air markets to re-open — provided that social distancing is maintained and proprietors carry …
Philippines coronavirus cases surpass 9,000, death toll rises
The number of coronavirus cases in the Philippines climbed to 9,223 after the Health Ministry reported 295 new infections on Sunday.
‘Second tragedy’: Cremation traumatises in virus-hit Philippines
Families of coronavirus victims in the Philippines are being denied traditional death rites in favour of hurried, impersonal cremations, with virus restrictions often meaning they are forbidden a last …
Philippines Frees Nearly 10,000 Inmates as Coronavirus Hits Jails
Nearly 10,000 prison inmates have been released in the Philippines as the country races to halt coronavirus infections in its overcrowded jails, a Supreme Court official said Saturday. The move …
Philippines says total coronavirus cases nearing 9,000
The Philippines said on Saturday it has recorded 156 new cases of the novel coronavirus and 24 more deaths, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 8,928 and the fatalities to 603.
Philippines reports 11 more coronavirus deaths, 284 new cases
Reuters/ELOISA LOPEZ Philippines ramps up coronavirus testing The Philippines on Friday reported 284 new coronavirus infections and 11 more deaths, bringing its total number of cases to 8,772 and …
Philippines criticizes Chinese decision to designate districts in South China Sea
The Philippines voiced strong opposition to a Chinese decision to designate new administrative regions in the South China Sea, where Beijing has claimed disputed islands as part of its own territory.
Bodies of medicos who died in Philippines brought to Andhra Pradesh
The bodies of two medical students who died in an accident o Plillipies have been brought to their native place in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh after the intervention of Chief Minister YS Jagan Reddy.
Philippines Allows Online Casinos to Partially Operate: Inquirer
The Philippines has allowed online casinos to partially operate, the Philippine Daily Inquirer reported on Friday, citing gaming agency chief Andrea Domingo.
US Approves Two Possible Attack Helicopter Sales for Philippines
The United States, on Thursday, approved two possible Foreign Military Sales for the Philippines. According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the U.S. Department of State notified …