Grade and high school students in the Philippines began classes at home Monday after the coronavirus pandemic forced remote-learning onto an educational system …
Converge ICT targets Philippines biggest IPO by tapping web boom
Philippines’ Converge ICT Solutions Inc is targeting the country’s biggest initial public offering (IPO) after setting price terms to raise as much as $680 million, sources said, amid a boom in demand …
Pandemic Prompts Drive-Through Pet Blessing in Philippines
A Catholic priest sprinkles holy water on dogs aboard a vehicle at a drive-thru pet blessing amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak on World Animal Day, in Eastwood Mall, Quezon City, …
Philippines reports biggest daily spike in COVID-19 cases in nearly 2 weeks
The Philippines recorded 3,190 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, its biggest daily increase since Sept. 21, bringing its total confirmed infections to 322,497, the highest tally in the region. The …
Habagat, LPAs to bring rain, cloudy skies over Philippines —PAGASA
The Southwest Monsoon or Habagat, and two low-pressure areas (LPAs) under monitoring are expected to cast cloudy skies with rain showers over the Philippines in the next 24 hours, PAGASA said Sunday …
Philippines: Covid-19 cases goes above 322,000 as daily number of 3,190 is highest in almost 2 weeks
MANILA, Oct. 4 (Xinhua): The number of confirmed Covid-19 (coronavirus) cases in the Philippines have surged to 322,497 after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 3,190 new daily cases on Sunday, …
In the Philippines, ABS-CBN network shut by Duterte faces uncertain future
Duterte’s predecessor, Benigno Aquino III, “was not happy with ABS-CBN”, as was the case with most administrations, according to a prominent member of the Philippine business community, who spoke on …
Solomon Islands records first Covid-19 case, a student returning from Philippines
SYDNEY – Solomon Islands recorded its first ever Covid-19 case, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced on Saturday (Oct 3).. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Philippines confirms 2,674 new coronavirus cases, 62 more deaths
The Philippines’ health ministry on Saturday reported 2,674 new coronavirus infections, the highest daily increase in five days, and 62 additional deaths.
Japan chamber bullish as Philippines allows full business operations
The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Philippines expressed renewed optimism on Friday as the government released gui …