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.
Gadgets for groceries: coronavirus sparks Philippines online barter trade
In the middle of a coronavirus lockdown in the Philippine capital, Grace Lagaday was struggling to breastfeed her newborn without milk storage bottles and nursing pads.
DOH: Philippines’ health system has ‘improved’ despite 20th highest COVID-19 caseload
With a total case count of 314,079, the became the 20th country with the highest caseload despite enforcing one of the longest lockdowns, according to Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource …
Philippines enters top 20 countries with most COVID-19 cases
The Philippines has entered the list of 20 countries with the most number of people infected with the novel coronavirus worldwide, according to the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center …
Australia launches funding program for ‘shaky’ PHL, Indo-Pacific firms
… (BPP), the program seeks to help in the Covid-19 recovery of business enterprises in Bangladesh, Nepal, Philippines, Timor Leste and Tonga. Applicants for the funding must submit a proposal …
Philippines digital competitiveness ranking drops further
The Philippines has become less competitive in the use of digital technologies, slipping further near the bottom in the 2020 global digital competitiveness ranking.
Philippines eyes preferential trade deal with India
The Philippines and India are looking at entering into a preferential trade agreement, the Department of Trade and Industry said.
Coca-Cola Philippines supports Mindanao’s growth with additional investments
COCA-COLA Beverages Philippines Inc. (CCBPI)’s investment outlook is not dampened by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Amid a nationwide …
Philippines Seeks New $11 Billion Advance From Central Bank
The Philippines has asked the central bank to lend it 540 billion pesos ($11.1 billion) to help finance a budget deficit that’s under strain from Southeast Asia’s worst Covid-19 outbreak.
Philippines confirms 2,415 novel coronavirus cases, 59 more deaths
The Philippines’ health ministry on Thursday recorded 2,415 new coronavirus infections and 59 additional deaths. In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed cases had increased to 314,079, the …