White House national security adviser Robert O’Brien is on his way to Vietnam and the Philippines to discuss regional security cooperation, the White House said in a tweet on Wednesday. While …
Coronavirus cases in the Philippines exceed 410,000
MANILA, Philippines — Another 1,148 Filipinos were reported to have contracted novel coronavirus by the health department on Tuesday, pushing the national caseload to a grim 410,718. Of the total …
FSCC: Philippines needs to prepare for ‘new economy’
The country needs to prepare for the transition to a “new economy” to mitigate the systemic risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC). In …
‘Within Seconds Everything Was Gone’: Devastating Floods Submerge the Philippines
Torrential rains and back-to-back typhoons have ripped through the country in the past two weeks, turning a once picturesque river into a sea of murky brown, killing dozens and setting off deadly …
1,383 new COVID-19 cases in Philippines’ push tally over 412,000
The Philippines on Wednesday reported 1,383 new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections, bringing the total tally to 412,097, as 17 laboratories failed to submit data on time. This marks the …
Philippines: BSP forecast to keep monetary policy unchanged – UOB
The central bank of the Philippines (BSP) is predicted to keep the reference rate unchanged at its meeting on Thursday, suggested UOB Group’s Economist Lee Sue Ann. Key Quotes T …
WHO supports DOH and subnational areas in the Philippines for COVID-19 response
Despite having the second largest number of infections in Southeast Asia, the pandemic situation in the Philippines has provided an opportunity for all stakeholders to strategically plan and innovate …
DOH: Gov’t can buy Moderna vaccines sans US firm’s clinical trials in Philippines
The Philippines can still buy COVID-19 vaccines from American biotechnology company Moderna even if the US manufacturer does not conduct clinical trials in the Philippines, the Department of Health …
HSBC to rationalize Philippines branch network
British banking giant HSBC is rationalizing its network in the Philippines by shutting down or relocating major branches in the country over the next three months amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Death toll from Philippines typhoon continues to rise
Typhoon Vamco only hit Luzon for a few hours but it left a trail of destruction and suffering. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. In …