The Philippines’ health ministry on Thursday recorded 3,749 new coronavirus infections, the highest daily increase in cases in nearly six months, and 63 additional deaths.
Philippines will get 30M Novavax doses by Q2 or Q3, says India envoy
The Philippines will receive 30 million doses of the India-manufactured coronavirus vaccine from American firm Novavax in the late second quarter or early third quarter of the year once agreements are …
Crackdown in Philippines after surge in coronavirus infections
The Philippine capital placed two villages and two hotels on lockdown and police have renewed warnings against kissing and other “public display of affection” after a new surge in coronavirus …
Philippines in talks for 8 million doses of Covaxin — India envoy
Indian Ambassador to the Philippines Shambhu Kumaran said Bharat Biotech, the company that developed Covaxin, may start supplying the jabs by late April or early May once an agreement is signed.
McDonald’s Philippines to provide free COVID-19 vaccine to employees
McDonald’s President and CEO, Kenneth S. Yang believes that the vaccine protects the lives and livelihood of Filipinos.
Philippines needs more financing amid pandemic uncertainty
Developing countries such as the Philippines will need greater financing moving forward amid the pandemic’s uncertain duration and its economic impact, a global think tank said.
Former Virginia Beach official who used city funds to send packages to girlfriend in Philippines found guilty of embezzlement
A judge on Wednesday found a former Virginia Beach business development coordinator guilty of three counts of felony embezzlement for using a city credit card to send packages to a girlfriend in the …
Coca-Cola celebrates a successful decade of empowering 250,000 women entrepreneurs in the Philippines
“This is good for society, good for business, and good for socio-economic progress.” A decade ago, the Philippines was selected as one of a handful of global lead markets to pilot the 5by20 initiative …
Philippines: ‘Bloody Sunday’ killings show Duterte’s brutal presidency isn’t letting up in his last full year
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque defended the operation on Monday. “Because there’s a war with the Communist Party of the Philippines and the New People’s Army, killing isn’t forbidden,” he said.
After Calabarzon slays, EU recalls Philippines’ vow to make rights violators liable
“The Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines welcomes the announcement by the Government of the Philippines to investigate the killings of nine individuals by the Philippine National …