The Philippines will begin clinical trials for the Japanese antiviral drug Avigan as treatment for Covid-19 in Southeast Asia’s worst outbreak.
AppGallery Continues to Thrive in the Philippines Market
Providing its customers with the most innovative new apps, the Philippines’ AppGallery has continued to grow over the past year. In celebration of this local-market success, seven partners have been …
Russia Defends Vaccine; Philippines Starts Trials: Virus Update
Russia defended the safety of what it said was the world’s first Covid-19 vaccine and announced it will start mass inoculation this month before clinical testing is completed.
Islamic State Holding on in Philippines, Despite Millions in US Spending
Hundreds of millions of U.S. dollars and hundreds of hours spent working with and training Philippine government forces appear to be doing little to dislodge Islamic State fighters entrenched in the …
Philippines records 93 more coronavirus deaths, biggest jump in nearly a month
The Philippines on Wednesday reported 93 more coronavirus fatalities, the highest daily increase in the Southeast Asian country since July 18, taking its death toll to 2,404. A health ministry …
Forget bird flu — ostrich fever is gripping the Philippines
With the Manila area under coronavirus lockdown, two of the giant birds took their chance to make a dash for freedom.
Philippines needs to spend more – Fitch
The Philippines needs to spend more to soften the blow of the COVID-19 pandemic as the health crisis drags on, stalling economic recovery, according to Fitch Ratings. In a research note titled “New …
Coronavirus latest: New Zealand records new community cases after 102 days; Philippines accepts Russia’s Covid-19 vaccine offer
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday said authorities had confirmed four cases of the coronavirus in an Auckland household from an unknown source, the first reported cases of local …
Cambodia suspends flights from Philippines to curb Covid-19 spread
Cambodia decided on Tuesday to temporarily suspend flights from the Philippines in a bid to prevent the spread of Covid-19, according to Health Minister Mam Bunheng.
Philippines assures cooperation with Russia on COVID-19 response
The Philippines on Tuesday said it was ready to work with Russia in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic that has killed hundreds of thousands of people worldwide.Malacañang issued the statement after …