Despite the “ticklish” issue of the Philippines’ claim to Sabah, President Rodrigo Duterte appealed to Malaysia’s “humanitarian sense” in helping Filipinos in that disputed area.
Philippines reports another record spike in daily coronavirus deaths
The Philippines on Monday reported a record daily increase in new coronavirus deaths for the second time in three days, adding 259 more fatalities to bring the total to 4,630. In a bulletin, the …
Philippines 30cm distancing rule seen as ‘reckless’; deaths hit record
Experts described as dangerous and premature on Monday the Philippines’ decision to cut the social distancing minimum to 30 centimetres (12 inches) on public transport, as the country saw another …
Coronavirus pandemic fuelling plant poaching in Philippines
Gardening craze has led to endangered species being dug up from mountains and forests …
Doctors Oppose Philippines’ Move to Ease Distancing Rules
A group of medical frontline workers in the Philippines opposes the government’s decision to ease distancing rules in public transport, saying it will further increase coronavirus infections in the …
Cloudy skies, rain expected over Philippines as PAGASA monitors 2 LPAs
State weather bureau PAGASA on Sunday said cloudy skies and rainshowers should be expected over the Philippines within the next 24 hours due to the trough of a low pressure area (LPA) and localized …
Health Workers Oppose Philippines’ Move to Ease Distancing Rules
A group of medical frontline workers in the Philippines opposes the government’s decision to ease distancing rules in public transport, saying it will further increase coronavirus infections in the …
Philippines faces FATF sanctions
The Philippines is in danger of being included anew in the gray list of Paris-based dirty money watchdog Financial Action Task Force if the country fails to pass the necessary amendments to the …
US Marine who killed transgender woman in Philippines deported after presidential pardon
A U.S. Marine convicted of killing a Filipino transgender woman was deported Sunday after a presidential pardon cut short his detention in a case that renewed outrage over a pact governing American …
Philippines Pardons, Deports US Marine Convicted of Killing Transgender Woman
A U.S. Marine convicted in the Philippines of killing a transgender woman was released from prison Sunday, after receiving a pardon from President Rodrigo Duterte. Lance Corporal Joseph Scott …