The Philippines’ health ministry said on Wednesday that confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in the country have risen to more than 8,000.
HRW: COVID-19 lockdown violators in Philippines abused
Accusations police in Philippines are committing rights abuses, as they enforce strict coronavirus lockdown measures.
FDA chief: Carrimycin not part of solidarity trial of drugs vs. COVID-19, not registered in Philippines
Carrimycin is not part of the solidarity trial of drugs against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in which the Philippines is a participant of, according to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) chief …
Philippines raises $2.35 billion from global bonds
The Philippines successfully sold $2.35 billion worth of 10-year and 25-year global bonds, priced at the lowest coupon rate ever achieved for these debt papers despite market volatility caused by the …
Philippines nears 8,000 coronavirus infections
The Philippines’ health ministry on Tuesday reported 19 more coronavirus deaths and 181 infections. In a bulletin, the health ministry said total deaths have increased to 530 while confirmed cases …
Philippines May Ease Lockdown Restrictions Soon, Duterte Says
The Philippines may soon ease restrictions in place since the middle of March to contain the coronavirus outbreak, President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday.“It will be soon. While others are still on …
WHO urges Philippines to improve capacity for vaccine regulation, production
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday urged the Philippine government to improve the country’s capacity for vaccine regulation and development as experts across the globe race to develop a …
Budget, technical issues hinder Philippines oil stockpile
Budgetary and technical constraints hinder the government from importing oil to build its strategic petroleum reserve amid the collapse in global oil prices. The Department of Energy (DOE) has been …
Philippines’ coronavirus death toll tops 500
The Philippines’ health ministry on Sunday reported seven more fatalities due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, taking the death toll in the Southeast Asian country to 501.
Philippines records 17 new coronavirus deaths, 102 more infections
The Philippines’ health ministry on Saturday reported 17 new coronavirus deaths and 102 additional infections. In a bulletin, the health ministry said total infections have risen to 7,294 while deaths …