No injuries or damage were immediately reported following the Sunday night (local time) tremor. The Philipines Mindanao island was hit by a magnitude 6.3 earthquake Sunday night local time, but there …
UP expert: Philippines has flattened COVID-19 curve, but don’t get excited
The Philippines has flattened its curve of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections, an expert from the University of the Philippines (UP)-OCTA Research team said Sunday. “Actually, na-flatten …
Philippines: Covid-19 cases surging as govt secures US$8.83bil in foreign loans to fight pandemic
The Philippines has so far secured a total of US$8.83 billion in borrowings, loans and grant assistance for the government’s Covid-19 (coronavirus) disease response efforts from its development …
Habagat to bring cloudy skies, rain over Philippines
The Southwest Monsoon or Habagat will cast cloudy skies with rainshowers over the Philippines within the next 24 hours, PAGASA said Sunday afternoon. In its 4 p.m. forecast, the state weather bureau …
Philippines reports 2,839 new coronavirus infections, 85 more deaths
The Philippines health ministry on Sunday reported 2,839 new coronavirus cases and 85 more deaths, bringing the country’s total tally of infections to 237,365 and fatalities to 3,875.
Philippines’ coronavirus curve has flattened – UP expert
University of the Philippines professor and OCTA Research Team fellow Dr. Guido David said the Philippines has flattened the curve of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Portrait of the Philippines: 500 years without love
Without Love is the thought-provoking title of a new book launched on National Heroes Day, by bestselling author Alex Lacson.
Mariah Carey saddened by Philippines YouTuber’s death
US pop icon Mariah Carey has expressed sadness over YouTube star Lloyd Cadena’s passing. The Filipino vlogger, whose untimely demise at the age of 26 shocked the online community on Friday, was a big …
FTAs to help Philippines recover from health crisis – HSBC
The completion of crucial multilateral trade agreements will help the Philippines recover from the economic fall out caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 pandemic, according to British …
Metro Manila, rest of Philippines to experience isolated rain showers
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers may prevail over Metro Manila and the rest of the country due to localized thunderstorms, PAGASA said Saturday. In its 24-hour forecast, the …