President Rodrigo Duterte has extended for one year the state of calamity in the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The extension took effect on September 13 and will last until September 12, …
Philippines reports 3,257 new coronavirus cases, 47 deaths
The Philippines’ health ministry on Friday reported 3,257 additional novel coronavirus infections, marking the 11th straight day the country has recorded more than 3,000 daily cases. In a bulletin, …
Why the Philippines’ Sabah claim against Malaysia isn’t a land grab
Philippines relations ever since the Federation of Malaysia formally came into being in 1963. Manila long put the issue on the back burner to foster good relations with its neighbour, but realised …
China-backed telco says won’t spy on Philippines
The consortium was the only qualified bidder in a licence auction for a contract to erect telecommunications towers on military land.
European Parliament calls on Philippines to drop charges against Rappler journalist Maria Ressa
Resolution passed by the European Parliament calls out the extrajudicial killings of thousands of Filipinos and retaliation against journalists.
Philippines making progress in fight vs dirty money
The Philippines is making progress in addressing technical compliance deficiencies in its program against money laundering and terrorist financing, ahead of the deadline set by Paris-based global watc …
Philippines Considers Relaxing Travel Ban for Nurses
The Philippines is considering allowing more nurses and other medical professionals to leave for jobs abroad after banning them from travel so they can fight coronavirus at home, President Rodrigo …
China-Backed Telecom Firm Says Won’t Spy on Philippines
The Philippine government last week allowed DITO Telecommunity Corp, a joint venture between state-run China Telecom and a tycoon close to President Rodrigo Duterte, to erect towe …
Flight caps strand hospitalised Canberra woman in the Philippines
Gina De Ruyter has been wheelchair bound at a Filipino hospital for two months. She needs to fly to Canberra for treatment but is locked out by the Australian government’s caps on arrivals.
He Killed a Transgender Woman in the Philippines. Why Was He Freed?
The pardon of U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton by President Rodrigo Duterte is the final chapter in a case that reignited debate over old defense treaties.