MANILA, Philippines — The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) yesterday reminded the public that the marijuana derivative cannabidiol (CBD) is still prohibited in the country. DDB chairman Catalino Cuy said …
Coronavirus latest: Singapore, Japan to resume business travel; Philippines eases distancing rules
“There have been great business needs for travel between Japan and Singapore, such as in areas of finance and logistics,” he said Japan’s Motegi kicks off Asean tour by meeting Singapore’s Lee Hsien …
Coronavirus latest: Singapore, Japan to resume business travel; Philippines eases distancing rules
“There have been great business needs for travel between Japan and Singapore, such as in areas of finance and logistics,” he said Japan’s Motegi kicks off Asean tour by meeting Singapore’s Lee Hsien …
Philippine business climate improving but progress remains slow — US report
Overall business climate in the Philippines continued to improve last year but the country made little progress in addressing chronic problems that turn investors off, including corruption, the US …
Pardon of US Marine in Philippines may be linked to coronavirus vaccine access, says Duterte spokesman
President is ‘upholding higher national interest’, says Harry Roque when asked for his ‘personal take’ on controversial move.
US COVID-19 vaccine makers didn’t ask for conditions from Philippines — DOH
DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire stressed that all potential COVID-19 vaccines will undergo the regulatory process in the Philippines.
Pardon for US Marine should get Philippines virus vaccine access: aide
President Rodrigo Duterte’s pardon of a US marine convicted of killing a transgender woman should help the Philippines gain access to coronavirus vaccines being developed by American companies, his …
Philippines won’t hit initial target of reducing poverty incidence to 14% in 2021 -NEDA
The Philippines will not meet its initial target of reducing poverty incidence to 14% by 2021 from P16.7% in 2018 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) …
14 Tokay geckos rescued on Bangladesh border
The reptile is found in rainforests, particularly in the Northeast, apart from Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia, the Philippines and New Guinea …
TikTok star’s tattoo ignites South Korea racism debate in Philippines
Anger is rising in the Philippines against South Korea following an incident involving a social media star, her online fans and a tattoo depicting the Rising Sun flag of Japan.