Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Monday lamented that the Philippines was deemed ineligible for the grants offered by Washington-based Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) for 2021 which …
Philippines reports 1,738 new coronavirus cases, seven deaths
The Philippines’ health ministry on Monday recorded 1,738 new coronavirus infections and seven additional deaths, the lowest daily increase in casualties in nearly three months. Despite a downward …
Vietnam, Philippines – Typhoon VAMCO update (DG ECHO, GDACS, NDRRMC, DSWD, Government of Vietnam, NOAA-CPC)
English News and Press Release on Philippines about Shelter and Non-Food Items, Flood, Land Slide and more; published on 16 Nov 2020 by ECHO …
Typhoon Vamco heads for Vietnam after 67 are killed in the Philippines
Typhoon Vamco has made landfall in Vietnam after leaving 67 dead in the Philippines, making it that country’s deadliest storm this year.
Philippines signs RCEP, world’s biggest trade deal
Last year, University of the Philippines Professor of Economics and Finance Epictetus E. Patalinghug said domestic high-cost industries that are protected by tariffs and safeguards will not survive …
Storm Vamco hits Vietnam as Philippines rescues survivors
A powerful storm pummelled Vietnam on Sunday, injuring at least five people as winds of 90km/h (56mph) uprooted trees and damaged buildings. Storm Vamco hit the Philippines earlier this week, with …
Why investors prefer Vietnam over the Philippines
Even latecomer Vietnam is poised to overtake the Philippines in per capita income by year end. A fundamental requirement to industrialize is a business environment conducive to doing business. What …
Philippines’ typhoon deaths rise as worst floods in 45 years hit north
The death toll from the deadliest cyclone to hit the Philippines this year has climbed to 67, while many areas remained submerged in a northern region hit by the worst flooding in more than four …
Vamco Hits Vietnam As Philippines Death Toll Rises To 67
Vamco has already caused widespread damage in the Philippines Photo: Philippine Coast Guard / Handout. Vamco is the latest in a series of storms that have pummelled Vietnam over t …
Typhoon Vamco heads for Vietnam after 53 are killed in the Philippines
Typhoon Vamco is hurtling towards Vietnam, expected to make landfall early Sunday, after leaving 53 dead in the Philippines, making it that country’s deadliest storm this year.