The Philippines will put its capital Manila back on a stricter lockdown starting Tuesday as coronavirus cases surged more than fivefold after easing its curbs in June.
Duterte: No more money for food, financial assistance
President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday evening again claimed that the Philippines has no more money for financial assistance for the poor, as he said the savings of the country are only for a drizzle and …
The Latest: Philippines coronavirus cases top 100,000
Coronavirus infections in the Philippines surged past 100,000 Sunday in a troubling milestone after medical groups declared that the country was waging “a losing battle” against the virus and asked th …
Philippines virus cases top 100,000 in ‘losing battle’
Coronavirus infections in the Philippines surged past 100,000 Sunday in a troubling milestone after medical groups declared that the country was waging “a losing battle” against the virus The …
Qatar- Islamic finance seen as driver for FDI inflow to Philippines, say govt officials
The Philippines is looking at Islamic finance as a platform to attract and encourage partners in the Middle East, such as Qatar, to expand their footprint in the Southeast Asian nation, particularly …
Islamic finance seen as driver for FDI inflow to Philippines, say govt officials
The Philippines is looking at Islamic finance as a platform to attract and encourage partners in the Middle East, such as Qatar, to expand their footprint in the Southeast Asian nation …
Philippines losing virus war, doctors warn Duterte
Dozens of doctors’ groups on Saturday warned that the Philippines was losing the coronavirus fight, urging President Rodrigo Duterte to tighten a recently eased lockdown as cases surged and hospitals …
Kuwait bans direct entry of citizens from seven countries, including India, Pakistan and Philippines
The nationals belonging to these 7 countries are free to enter Kuwait through the specified procedures as long as they are traveling from other countries, which are among the permitted countries. This …
Philippine banking system grows despite pandemic; resources at 95% of GDP —DOF
The Philippines’ banking system grew faster than the country’s nominal gross domestic product (GDP) in May this year, and even accounted for 95.8% of the economy, data released by the Department of …
Philippines Extends Coronavirus Curbs as Infections Hit Record for Second Day
The Philippines reported Southeast Asia’s biggest daily jump in new coronavirus cases for a second straight day on Friday, as its president extended restrictions in the capital to quell the spread, …