The Philippines’ health ministry on Monday confirmed eight more novel coronavirus deaths and 579 additional infections.
No students in school without virus vaccine, Philippines says
Tens of millions of children in the Philippines will not be allowed back to school until a coronavirus vaccine is available, officials announced Monday, saying they may have to broadcast lessons on TV …
Facebook probes surge in false Philippines accounts
Four of the country’s leading universities published statements warning students and staff to be vigilant, and report fake accounts to Facebook. The Department of Information and Communications …
Philippines Probes Proliferation of Fake Facebook Accounts After Anti-Terror Law Protest
The Philippines is investigating the proliferation of fake Facebook accounts using the identities of students, journalists and government officials, which appeared after an anti-terror law protest, …
Impostor Facebook Accounts Trigger Philippines Probes
The Philippines is investigating the proliferation of fake Facebook Inc. accounts using the identities of students, journalists and lawmakers among others.The Justice Department’s cyber-crime office w …
Doomed? Why America Couldn’t Stop Imperial Japan From Seizing the Philippines
In the popular history of World War II, the assertion that the United States was caught unprepared in Hawaii and the Philippines has become widely accepted as fact. However, in the case of the …
Philippines reports 555 more COVID-19 cases, total up to 21,895
The Philippines on Sunday logged 555 more cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)—378 “fresh” or newly validated and 177 reported late—bringing the total to 21,895. The Department of Health (DOH) …
Stronger anti-terrorism law can prevent Philippines from becoming terrorist haven —Lacson
Senator Panfilo Lacson on Sunday stressed the need for a stronger anti-terrorism law to prevent the country from being a safe heaven for terrorists. Lacson made the remark as he defended the passage …
DOT welcomes Philippines inclusion in Forbes’ Rising Stars in Travel
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes the recent inclusion of the Philippines in Forbes.com’s Rising Stars in Travel, saying international recognition will help the country’s …
Sixth graders in the Philippines held a cyber graduations using remote-controlled robots — see how they did it
Remote-controlled robots wearing caps and gowns received diplomas with screens displaying students’ faces on top.