The Philippines’ economic contraction moderated in the third quarter by less than forecast, signaling an unsteady recovery from the pandemic even as movement restrictions were relaxed and businesses …
A warning from the Philippines on how a demagogue can haunt politics for decades
For more than a hundred years, the United States has been lecturing the Philippines — its former colony — about democracy. As a Filipino who has been at the receiving end of such tutelage, I’m now in …
Will Trump’s fate befall Duterte’s surrogate in 2022 Philippines elections?: Inquirer columnist
The writer says the reigns of both leaders have led to the most polarising period in the contemporary histories of both countries.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Philippines seeking 50 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines next year
The Philippines plans to procure an initial 50 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to ensure at least a quarter of its population gets inoculated next year, a top coronavirus task force official said …
‘All Tyrants Fall’: Trump Loss Fuels Hopes of Ending Strongman Era in Philippines
But U.S. President Donald Trump’s dramatic election loss is providing a glimmer of hope among many in the Southeast Asian country that they can reverse their own strongman trend, especially with a …
First batch of Sikorsky helicopters arrive in Philippines
The first five units of the Philippine Air Force’s 16 Sikorsky S70-i Blackhawk helicopters have arrived in the country, the Department of National Defense (DND) said Monday. The 16 helicopters were …
Philippines reports 108 more COVID-19 deaths, highest toll in over two weeks
The Philippines reported 108 new deaths from COVID-19 on Monday, the highest daily death toll since Oct. 23, taking total fatalities to 7,647, the country’s health ministry said. The Department of …
Etau nears Vietnam as Vamco threatens major impacts on Philippines
Tropical storms Etau and Vamco threaten to bring more damage to already storm-weary parts of Vietnam and the Philippines.Etau remains a tropical storm across the South China Sea and threatens to bring …
Philippines: Super Typhoon Goni (Rolly) Humanitarian Needs and Priorities (Nov 2020 – April 2021)
English Appeal on Philippines about Agriculture, Camp Coordination and Camp Management, Epidemic, Tropical Cyclone and more; published on 09 Nov 2020 by OCHA …
How fintech can help communities in the Philippines stay connected and navigate the new normal
GCash’s Martha Sazon believes that the fintech industry has an increasingly important role to play in helping Filipinos find new ways to connect, earn and grow.