Medicine runs in the Ablaza family but with no end in sight for the pandemic in the Philippines and a severely undermanned health system, the pandemic has hit close to home.
Philippines eases capital’s strict virus lockdown
The Philippines will lift key coronavirus lockdown measures in the nation’s capital, President Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday, aiming to resuscitate a faltering economy after nearly three months of …
USAF B-1Bs Fly Over South China Sea; Philippines Signals Resolve Sending War Boat To New Port
This was the latest in an increasing number of U.S. military demonstrations in the region that coincide with some movements in the Spratly Islands by Philippine Naval forces.
Filinvest and ‘Plug and Play’ form alliance to accelerate digital innovations in the Philippines
Leading Philippine conglomerate Filinvest Development Corporation and Plug and Play, considered the foremost global innovation platform, join forces to fuel innovations in property and real estate …
Philippines task force backs easing one of world’s toughest lockdowns
The Philippines’ coronavirus task force has recommended President Rodrigo Duterte ease one of the toughest and longest lockdowns in the world for residents in the capital who have endured nearly 11 …
Philippines’ task force recommends easing of lockdown in capital
The Philippines’ coronavirus task force has recommended to President Rodrigo Duterte easing lockdown measures in Manila from June 1, despite the country still reporting some of its highest daily …
Millions more jobless in the Philippines amid COVID-19 lockdown
More than 2.5 million Filipinos have lost their jobs during the two-month coronavirus lockdown in the country. And millions more could be out of work by the end of the year. Some have found odd jobs …
Vietnam PM praises Philippines’ ‘strong measures’ vs COVID-19
Vietnam has praised the Philippines’ handling of the COVID-19 outbreak as the two countries pushed for bilateral and regional cooperation to address the global health crisis. Vietnam’s Prime Minister …
Philippines reports 18 new coronavirus deaths, 380 more infections
The Philippines’ health ministry on Wednesday reported 18 new coronavirus deaths and 380 additional infections, the highest single-day increase in cases in more than seven weeks.
Philippines needs 95k contact tracers amid COVID-19 pandemic — DOH’s Vergeire
The Philippines still needs to hire 95,000 contact tracers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said Wednesday. Vergeire said the ideal number of contact tracers is …