Country’s largest TV network asks Supreme Court to order immediate reopening, calling shutdown ‘grave injustice’.
Philippines eyes testing 1.5-2% of population for COVID-19
The Philippines is eyeing to cover 1.5-2% of the population for its expanded testing for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Malacañang said Tuesday. In an interview on CNN Philippines, …
Philippines’ first multi-mission frigate to arrive on May 23 –Navy
The Philippines’ first multi-mission frigate was expected to arrive in Zambales this week, having sailed from South Korea on Monday, the Philippine Navy announced. The missile-capable warship BRP Jose …
ABS-CBN: Philippines’ Biggest Broadcasting Network Addresses Accusations Surrounding Shut Down Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
CBN issued an official statement addressing several accusations following its sign off, under the government’s order.
Palace calls ‘Philippines, Province of China’ geotag ‘fake news’
Malacañang on Monday dismissed as “fake news” the Facebook location tag that referred to the Philippines as a province of China. “Siyempre po wala namang katunayan iyan,” presidential spokesperson …
Philippines records seven novel coronavirus deaths, 205 more cases
The Philippines’ health ministry on Monday reported seven new coronavirus deaths and 205 additional infections.
Tropical Rainstorm Vongfong turns toward southern Japan
After forging a path of destruction across the Philippines late last week, Tropical Rainstorm Vongfong will target southern Japan through the early week.Vongfong, known as Ambo in the Philippines, qui …
Typhoon Vongfong leaves deadly trail in Philippines, extensive damage to towns
Strong winds and rain from Typhoon Vongfong left at least one person dead and damaged hundreds of homes and coronavirus isolation facilities along with rice and corn fields in five hard-hit eastern …
Philippines records 208 new coronavirus cases, seven more deaths
The Philippines’ Department of Health on Sunday reported 208 new cases of coronavirus infections and seven more fatalities.
Philippines Faces Weather Challenges in Fight Against Virus
The Philippines’ fight against the coronavirus is likely to become more complicated with the onset of typhoon season, during which it typically has to evacuate tens of thousands of people from …