Bayan Muna party-list Representative Carlos Zarate welcomed the call of the European (EU) Parliament for an independent investigation into the “extrajudicial killings” in the country involving …
Political crisis in the Philippines intensifies
With the support of the Stalinists, sections of the military and business elite are coalescing around Vice-President Leni Robredo, as a possible replacement for President Rodrigo Duterte.
Following outbreak in Terengganu, Philippines bans import of horses from Malaysia
Neighbouring Philippine has issued a temporary ban on the importation of domestic wild horses and its products from Malaysia following an outbreak of a fatal disease …
Philippines must seize chance to speak up vs. China –former UN envoy
Manila should speak up and take action over its claims in the West Philippines Sea after some European states at the United Nations expressed their support for the 2016 arbitral victory against …
Philippines confirms 3,962 new coronavirus cases, 100 more deaths
MANILA, Sept 19 (Reuters) – The Philippines’ health ministry on Saturday reported 3,962 new coronavirus infections and 100 additional deaths, with both numbers the highest in five days.
European Parliament revoking Philippines tariff perks? Go ahead, says Palace
The European Parliament may “go ahead” with its push for the revocation of tariff perks for some Filipino products over alleged massive human rights abuses in the Philippines, Malacañang said …
Hiring an Amazon Virtual Assistant Is Essential to Propel Online Business, Agency VAA Philippines Says
VAA Philippines, a virtual assistant agency, specializes in matching trained Amazon virtual assistants with Amazon sellers looking to scale up their businesses. The company advises sellers that hiring …
Philippines’ foreign debt rises 7.4% to $87.5B as of end-June —BSP
The Philippines’ running foreign debt stock stood at $87.5 billion as of end-June 2020 as the government ramped up borrowing efforts to fund COVID-19 response and recovery initiatives. In a statement, …
Duterte extends Philippines’ COVID-19 state of calamity by one year
President Rodrigo Duterte has extended for one year the state of calamity in the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The extension took effect on September 13 and will last until September 12, …
Philippines reports 3,257 new coronavirus cases, 47 deaths
The Philippines’ health ministry on Friday reported 3,257 additional novel coronavirus infections, marking the 11th straight day the country has recorded more than 3,000 daily cases. In a bulletin, …