Protesters gathered outside the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco Monday, condemning a new anti-terror law in the Philippines they fear will be used to stifle free speech and target …
Duterte Says Philippines Cannot Afford War With China: ‘Maybe Some Other President Can’
President issued his statement on China as tensions increased between the countries over a territorial dispute.
App harnesses citizen power to keep tabs on Philippines’ coral reefs
On June 8, an evidence of coral bleaching in a colony of corals was captured by diver and bleach patroller Dina Mae Rañises in Taklong Island National Marine Reserve in the central Philippines. Less …
1,657 new cases push Philippines’ COVID-19 tally over 82,000
There are now more than 82,000 Filipinos infected with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) after the Department of Health (DOH) announced 1,657 new cases on Monday, bringing the total to …
Hundreds of Protesters Rally in Manila Ahead of Duterte’s State of the Philippines Address
Hundreds of protesters in the Philippine capital marched and staged motorcades Monday against a new anti-terror law and other issues despite police threats of arrests ahead of President Rodrigo …
Philippines’ Largest Bank Posts Rare Loss, Braces for Defaults
BDO Unibank Inc., the Philippines’ largest lender by assets, posted its first loss in more than a decade after bolstering provisions for bad loans due to the pandemic. The bank said its net loss …
Duterte asks China’s Xi: Prioritize Philippines’ access to COVID-19 vaccine
Early in his speech, Duterte told the public not to despair because the vaccine against COVID-19 is “around the corner.” …
Up to 75% of the Philippine economy is now allowed to open, says official
The Philippines is currently focusing on ramping up testing for the coronavirus and gradually reopening its public transport system safely, says Karl Kendrick Chua, acting secretary for the country’s …
Up to 75% of the Philippine economy is now allowed to open, says official
The Philippines is currently focusing on ramping up testing for the coronavirus and gradually reopening its public transport system safely, says Karl Kendrick Chua, acting secretary for the country’s …
Capital Economics: Philippines’ GDP likely slid 18% in Q2
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ gross … a weak labor market and business closures in the wake of the pandemic are seen causing GDP to plunge this year, after eight years of growth …