Northern parts of the Philippines battled with severe flooding on November 14 after Typhoon Vamco, known locally as Ulysses, battered the nation days before. Tuguegarao City Mayor Jefferson Soriano …
Philippines reports 1,650 new COVID-19 cases; total exceeds 406,000
The Philippines on Saturday reported 1,650 new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections, bringing the total to 406,337, as nine laboratories failed to submit reports on time. This marks the …
Russia, China in lead as Philippines seeks deals for Covid-19 vaccines
As the Philippines battles a coronavirus pandemic that has cost it nearly 8,000 lives out of more than 400,000 cases reported, it is banking on several of the Covid-19 vaccines in late-stage trials by …
‘Haikyuu’ stage actor Kousuke Asuma ‘worried’ for the Philippines following Ulysses onslaught
Japanese stage actor Kousuke Asuma couldn’t help but get “worried” after seeing the news about Typhoon Ulysses’ onslaught on the Philippines. Kousuke, famous for playing Oikawa Tooru in the Haikyuu …
Manila: 20 Missing After Typhoon Vamco Lashes Philippines
Disaster response teams, police and soldiers joined forces Friday in a search for 20 people who have been missing in the Philippines since a typhoon made landfall in the capital city, Manila, earlier …
Philippines raises $106.3 billion from taxes, borrowings
The Philippines has so far raised $106.3 billion (approximately P5.13 trillion) in funds this year from tax collections, other revenues and borrowings combined, the Department of Finance said …
Strong typhoon leaves 42 dead, 20 missing in Philippines
Thick mud and debris coated many villages around the Philippine capital on Friday after a typhoon killed at least 42 people and caused extensive flooding that sent people fleeing to their roofs, …
Typhoon Vamco: Dozens dead as Philippines hit by powerful storm
At least 42 people have died and 20 others are missing after Typhoon Vamco made landfall in the Philippines, police say. Flooding on the largest island, Luzon, caused landslides, cut off roads and …
US firms see Philippines as attractive market amid global pandemic
In an economic briefing held Friday, country and regional representatives of top US firms expressed optimism that the Philippines would be able to hurdle current economic challenges due to COVID-19, …
EMERGING MARKETS-Philippines, China stocks lead Asia declines as global COVID-19 cases surge
Stocks in China and the Philippines led declines across Asia on Friday as surging COVID-19 cases globally and more lockdowns clouded the region’s recovery prospects. Nov 13 (Reuters) – Stocks in China …