In the Catholic-majority country, women who have an abortion can face six years in jail. The pandemic has made the problem worse.
USAID gives Philippines P10 billion aid for development
MANILA, Philippines — The United States through the US Agency for International Development (USAID) is extending $213 million or roughly P10 billion in aid to the Philippines to help the country boost …
Philippines extends partial coronavirus curbs in Manila until Oct 31
A man walks past almost empty restaurants amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at a financial district in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines, September 2 …
‘Philippines not likely to lose EU trade perks easily’
The Philippines will not easily lose its trade perks from the European Union as market diversification is crucial should the worst happen.
Philippines travel: Explore Palawan’s scenic islands on a traditional fishing boat
Palawan has been called the “best island in the world” and the Philippines’ “last biodiversity frontier.” While most travelers choose to stay in a rustic beach shack or a remote luxury hotel, nothing …
Drilon sees ‘hunger crisis’ in Philippines sans adequate financial aid to poor Pinoys
Senator Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Monday warned that a hunger crisis is looming amid the COVID-19 pandemic after a Social Weather Stations survey showed that 7.6 million households …
Why Facebook Suddenly Closed 155 Accounts Targeting the Philippines
Facebook’s deletion of accounts targeting the Philippines from bases in China shows that the U.S. internet giant wants a better reputation in Southeast Asia after letting things slide in the past, say …
Philippines Warns Against Complacency as Virus Spread Slows
The Philippines cannot be complacent amid the slowdown in the spread of the coronavirus as clusters of infections still remain while critical cases have marginally increased, health authorities said.
Philippines dream journey: Exploring Palawan’s stunning islands on a traditional fishing boat
Palawan has been called the “best island in the world” and the Philippines’ “last biodiversity frontier.” While most travelers choose to stay in a rustic beach shack or a remote luxury hotel, nothing …
Statements from the Philippines, Australia, Japan and South Korea defend Dr. Joseph Scalice against Stalinist slanders
Scalise, by exposing the Communist Party of the Philippines, has done a service to the whole anti-capitalist movement and we stand in complete solidarity with him.” …