The Philippines’ coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) tally rose to 331,869 on Thursday after the Department of Health (DOH) announced 2,363 new infections, marking the fourth consecutive day in which …
Philippine budget carrier Cebu Air seeks $500m to weather COVID
The Philippines’ largest budget carrier Cebu Air on Thursday said it is looking to raise $500 million to repair a balance sheet that has been hit by the coronavirus pandemic. The move comes a day …
Whatever Happened to EU’s Integrity with the Philippines?
So, the question is, why would the MEPs allow EU’s association with a set of Philippine opposition politicians, whose activities seem to be motivated by political self-interest, moral hazard, or …
SparBar LTD. (UK) Announces New Business Partnership, Construction of New 108,000 SqFt Philippines Factory
LONDON, Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — SparBar, Ltd. the United Kingdom-based creator and manufacturer of the pioneering SPARBAR™ brand boxing, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and fitness equipment, announced …
U.N. to Step up Rights Work in Philippines After Drug War Killings
The Philippines pledged on Wednesday to cooperate with the United Nations on human rights issues after U.N. investigators documented tens of thousands of killings in the so-called war on drugs whose …
Anti-vaxxer Misinformation Goes Viral In The Philippines
Online misinformation is leaching out from cheap mobile phones and free Facebook plans used by millions in the Philippines, convincing many to reject vaccinations for polio and other deadly diseases.
Indigenous Philippines Community Looks to the Sky for Renewable Drinking Water Created from Sunlight and Air with SOURCE® Hydropanel Technology
SOURCE Global, PBC and Conservation International announced their third successful collaboration, which will deliver sustainable, clean drinking water — and accelerate the UN Sustainable Development …
Leveraging the Role of Property Catastrophe Reinsurance Markets: The Case of India, Indonesia, Myanmar, and the Philippines
This report provides an overview of the insurance coverage available for catastrophe perils in India, Indonesia, Myanmar and the Philippines as well as the regulatory and supervisory frameworks in …
China’s Disinformation Campaign in the Philippines
The Philippines has been the perfect target for Chinese political interference – but it won’t be Beijing’s last victim.
Criticism Hounds Fake Beach Meant to Ease COVID Stress in the Philippines
The project has faced strong opposition from environmentalists and others who claim it’s symbolic of the government’s superficial response to issues.