Vietnam and the Philippines on Thursday criticised China’s holding of military drills in a disputed part of the South China, warning it could create tension in the region and impact Beijing’s …
Bangalore-Based Zeta Expands Its Footprint In Vietnam and Philippines
The company has launched its technology platform-as-a-service in the Philippines and Vietnam with Sodexo being its first client in these countries …
Philippines Confirms 999 New Coronavirus Infections, Four More Deaths
The Philippines’ health ministry on Wednesday reported 999 more coronavirus infections and four additional deaths. In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed cases have reached 38,511 while …
Asia Today: Philippines extends lockdown in central city
The Philippine president has retained a strict lockdown in a central city he described as a new coronavirus hot spot …
Correction: Philippines-Pride Protesters Arrested story
In a story on June 26, 2020, about Philippine police arresting 20 protesters who marked the Global Pride event with a march in Manila, The Associated Press …
Central bank chief says the Philippines still has ‘plenty of policy space’ following rate cut
The Philippines’ central bank still has plenty of room to maneuver as the country’s economy faces a downturn amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to the institution’s chief.
Bankers group says Philippine financial system is sound amid Wirecard controversy
The Bankers Association of the Philippines on Tuesday said the Philippine financial system is stable despite the financial scandal involving German payments firm Wirecard, which dragged two of the …
Duterte presidency unravels as coronavirus ravages Philippines
Analysts say the pandemic has exposed the president’s ‘militarist’ approach and lack of a serious policy agenda.
‘War on drugs’ blamed for deaths of at least 122 children in Philippines
Activists claim young people are deliberately targeted and call for UN to investigate human rights record of Duterte regime …
122 children killed in Philippines drugs war: NGOs
At least 122 children have been killed in the Philippines’ war on drugs — often deliberately, two non-governmental organisations said Monday, urging the UN to take action. The NGOs fear that the true …