Labour minister says Philippines will initially allow 5,000 health workers to leave the country every year. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has approved ending a ban on deploying the nation’s …
Filmmaker’s 400-mile skateboard ride through the Philippines now a documentary
Provided by Honolulu KHNL Haleiwa filmmaker James Astle rode his skateboard more than 400 miles across northern Luzon. He turned his Philippines adventure into a documentary fi …
The Chinese Antidote to a Covid-battered Philippines
Filipinos were once solidly in the U.S. sphere of influence, but they may be moving closer to their intrusive neighbor across the South China Sea.
COVID-19 hits 70% of Philippines businesses hard
Close to 70 percent of Philippine businesses were strongly affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic and more than 80 percent have seen a reduction in sales, according to a report by the …
Further rate cuts expected as Philippines struggles with recovery
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas can be expected to slash interest rates further next year as the pace of recovery remains weak, Capital Economics said.
UK pharma seeks to conduct vaccine trials in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — The United Kingdom-based pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca has applied to conduct clinical trials in the Philippines for its COVID-19 vaccines, the Food and Drug Administration …
NASA Satellite Captures Flooding In Philippines’ Luzon After 3 Typhoons
A NASA satellite has captured the image of flooding in the Philippines after three typhoons successively battered the country. Typhoon Vamco, locally known as Typhoon Ulysses, hit the Islabela and …
Coronavirus: Philippines’ Duterte to pay for vaccines in advance to ensure supply
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has previously criticised Western manufacturers for asking fees to reserve vaccines, has agreed to pay drugmakers in advance to secure millions of Covid-19 …
How This 17-Year-Old Rapper From the Philippines is Commanding the Spotlight
Her name is Fateeha. She’s a 17-year-old rapper who hails from the Philippines and she’s already making head turns. The young artist shares her road into the entertainment industry and offers advice …
IKEA starts hiring for Philippines store
IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishing retailer, is hiring close to 500 workers for its first Philippine store set to open next year.