Under the hashtag #AmplifyRappler, the international journalism community has come together to support a news outlet by highlighting the very reporting authorities in the Philippines have tried to …
Philippine economy may recover earlier than 2023, says Trade chief
THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY may return to its pre-pandemic level earlier than 2023, Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez said, as the Philippines began its coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program …
China delivered Sinopharm vaccines to Cambodia on Feb. 7
Contrary to President Rodrigo Duterte’s claim that the Philippines was the only country that China had ever delivered COVID-19 vaccines to, a Chinese military transport had flown a batch of Sinopharm …
Philippines rolls out China’s Sinovac vaccine as Duterte expresses gratitude
Duterte credited China for interceding with the free vaccines amid a health and economic crisis in the Philippines. “China never asked for anything. China has been giving us every …
COVID-19 vaccinations begin in Philippines. So does reopening its economy
There is no rush for the government’s top socioeconomic planner to recommend again to President Rodrigo Duterte a further easing of coronavirus restrictions, even as vaccinations already started.
4 killed in southern Philippines clash
Four gunmen were killed and three others injured in a clash with the Philippine’s armed forces in the country’s south, local media reported on Monday. Major Gen. Juvymax Uy, commander of the …
Philippines starts coronavirus vaccinations but supply, demand uncertain
The Philippines kicked off its COVID-19 vaccination programme on Monday, with health workers the first to be inoculated in a delayed campaign as the country tries to secure supplies to address one of …
Philippines launches virus vaccinations amid supply problems
The Philippines launched a vaccination campaign Monday to contain one of Southeast Asia’s worst coronavirus outbreaks but faces supply problems and public …
Philippines Begins Vaccinations With China Shots; Stocks Rise
The Philippines on Monday started vaccinations against the coronavirus using Sinovac Biotech Ltd. doses donated by China, planning to further reopen the economy that suffered its worst slump last year …
Philippines Begins Vaccinations With China-Donated Sinovac Shots
The Philippines started Monday vaccinations against the coronavirus using Sinovac Biotech Ltd. doses donated by China, planning to further reopen the economy that suffered its worst slump last year …