The Philippines is taking a page out of China’s book by building up its own fleet that includes fishing boats in the South China Sea, the Southeast Asian nation’s top diplomat said.
Philippines reports 2,053 new coronavirus cases, 61 deaths
The Philippines’ health ministry on Wednesday recorded 2,053 new coronavirus infections and 61 additional deaths. In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed infections have risen to 375,180 …
Philippines records 375,180 COVID-19 cases with 2,053 new infections
The number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines rose to 375,180 on Wednesday as 2,053 new infections were reported, the Department of Health (DOH) said. Total recoveries were recorded at 329,111 with …
3 killed, 13 missing in Philippines typhoon (Ld)
At least three people were killed and 13 others reported missing as typhoon Molave slammed the Philippines, triggering flash floods and widespread destruction, a disaster agency official said on …
Philippines’ Nickel Asia suspends ops at mine after coronavirus outbreak
Nickel Asia Corp NIKL.PS, the Philippines’ top nickel ore producer and exporter, said on Wednesday it has suspended operations at one of its four mines after an outbreak of the new coronavirus. Work …
Converge Declines in Philippine Debut After $523 Million IPO
Shares of Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions Inc., a high-speed fixed broadband operator in the Philippines, slipped in their first day of trading following the company’s 25.
Philippines moves up in sustainable trade index
The Philippines’ score in the economic pillar rebounded to 9 th place, where it was in 2016 before falling to 15 th in 2018. The report said that growth per capita GDP improved slightly, along with …
Philippines improves in trade sustainability ranking
THE PHILIPPINES outranked other emerging markets in Asia as it moved up one spot to 8 th place in the Sustainable Trade Index 2020, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit bi-annual report …
More than 1 million Vietnam residents to evacuate ahead of Typhoon Molave
Typhoon Molave displaced more than 100,000 in the Philippines over the weekend as it lashed the country with fierce winds and torrential rain. Now, the storm is following a path that has been forged b …
Philippines may face pandemic debt shock in 2021 – Moody’s
Moody’s Investors Service says that while the Philippines may ‘reap significant savings’ due to the weakening of the US dollar, the deterioration of ‘fiscal metrics’ would offset the benefits …