The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) tally of the Philippines leapt to 224,264 on Tuesday after the Department of Health (DOH) announced 3,483 new infections, marking the seventh straight day in …
Philippines says won’t stop projects with China firms blacklisted by US
The Philippines will not halt infrastructure projects involving Chinese firms blacklisted by ally the United States and will act in its …
The Latest: Philippines allows partial reopening in capital
Fitness gyms, barber shops and internet cafes were allowed to reopen partly in the Philippine capital Tuesday as the government further eased quarantine restrictions despite the country having the …
Duterte’s Rejection of Calls for ‘Revolutionary Government’ Met With Doubt in the Philippines
The president said he was unfamiliar with a group calling to install him as head of a new government, despite video showing him at the group’s convention in 2018.
COVID-19: Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home suspends on-site visits after ex-staff tested positive in Philippines
Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home has suspended all physical visits to its premises after an ex-staff member tested positive for COVID-19 in the Philippines a few days after leaving the nursing home.
Philippines reports 3,446 new coronavirus cases, 38 additional deaths
The Philippines reported on Monday 3,446 coronavirus infections and 38 deaths, taking its total caseload to 220,819 and fatalities to 3,558, its health ministry said.
Statements of support from Sri Lanka for Joseph Scalice
We call on our readers to come to the defence of Scalice by sending statements of support to the WSWS opposing the slanderous attack on him by the Communist Party of the Philippines.
Off The Air: Top Philippines Broadcaster Shuts Regional Stations
The closure of 53 regional television and radio stations that broadcast in six languages will deprive millions of Filipinos of their main source of local news and entertainment. “It’s painful,” de …
Typhoon Maysak strengthens as it heads towards South Korea
Just a few days after Typhoon Bavi struck the Korean Peninsula, there is another powerful storm heading for the region. Typhoon Maysak has formed to the east of the Philippines and is gaining strength …
South Korea free trade deal still expected before end of 2020 — DTI
REUTERSFREE TRADE agreement (FTA) negotiations between the Philippines and South Korea are still due to conclude this year despite delays caused by the pandemic, the Department of Trade and Industry …