MANILA, Oct. 4 (Xinhua): The number of confirmed Covid-19 (coronavirus) cases in the Philippines have surged to 322,497 after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 3,190 new daily cases on Sunday, …
In the Philippines, ABS-CBN network shut by Duterte faces uncertain future
Duterte’s predecessor, Benigno Aquino III, “was not happy with ABS-CBN”, as was the case with most administrations, according to a prominent member of the Philippine business community, who spoke on …
Solomon Islands records first Covid-19 case, a student returning from Philippines
SYDNEY – Solomon Islands recorded its first ever Covid-19 case, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced on Saturday (Oct 3).. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Philippines confirms 2,674 new coronavirus cases, 62 more deaths
The Philippines’ health ministry on Saturday reported 2,674 new coronavirus infections, the highest daily increase in five days, and 62 additional deaths.
Japan chamber bullish as Philippines allows full business operations
The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Philippines expressed renewed optimism on Friday as the government released gui …
Millions scammed to build church in Philippines: Toronto cops
The pastor of a North York church is facing fraud charges as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged multi-million dollar fraud preying on Toronto’s Filipino community. Jason Gaurana was …
World-Renowned Island in Philippines Reopens to Tourists Despite Case Surge
The white sandy beaches of one of the world’s most famous vacation islands in the Philippines have reopened to tourists as the country with the worst COVID-19 outbreak in Southeast Asia tries to …
Philippines reports 2,611 novel coronavirus cases, 56 more deaths
The Philippines’ health ministry on Friday confirmed 2,611 new coronavirus infections and 56 additional deaths.
Palace: Philippines’ COVID-19 mortality rate not high despite having world’s 20th highest caseload
Malacañang on Friday said the Philippines has the capacity to take care of COVID-19 patients even if the country has ranked 20th in the world in terms of caseload. According to a tally by the Johns …
Asia Today: Philippine tourist sites reopen ‘cautiously’
Like in most countries, the pandemic has devastated the tourism industry in the Philippines, which now has the most confirmed COVID-19 cases in Southeast Asia at more than 314,000, with 5,504 deaths.