People wearing masks walk on a street in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Aug. 14, 2020. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua) — Australia’s death toll due to COVID-19 surpasses 400; — COVID-19 cases in the …
Nestle Philippines ups coffee bean procurement from local farmers
Nestle Philippines has increased its procurement of Robusta coffee beans from local coffee farmers, following the update of its criteria for buying beans. In a statement, Nestle Philippines said it …
Report: Multiyear counterterror operation has failed to dislodge extremists from Philippines
Islamic extremists remain a stubborn problem in the Philippines despite a multiyear U.S. military effort to combat the threat, according to a recent report to Congress.
Philippines records 3,314 new coronavirus cases, 18 deaths
The Philippines has recorded 3,314 new coronavirus cases and 18 additional deaths from the disease, the health ministry said on Monday.
Philippine Trade Chief Pushes for Looser Virus Curbs in Capital
The Philippines’ trade department wants looser movement restrictions in the capital region to enable more people to go to work, Secretary Ramon Lopez said.
US’s tougher stance on South China Sea undermined by Philippines
Although Rim of the Pacific 2020 will be based in Hawaii, China will be tracking any joint manoeuvres by US friends and allies on the sidelines or after the exercise, especially in the heavily …
Philippines still lags ASEAN in fiscal response while cases spike, economy sinks
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is home to Southeast Asia’s largest coronavirus caseload, recorded the deepest contraction in the region, and, as it now appears, has allocated the least …
Bleak Philippines outlook seen
MANILA, Philippines — Global rating agencies raised concerns over the continued deterioration of the near-term outlook of the Philippines as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Sagarika …
Philippine Banks Warn of $82 Billion Cash Squeeze on Delay of Loan Payments
Banks in the Philippines warn their cash flow may be reduced by as much as 4 trillion pesos ($82 billion) should a bill that seeks to delay loan payments by a year becomes a law.
COVID-19: Kuwait mulls scrapping flight ban
The ban includes India, Pakistan, Egypt, and the Philippines that have large communities of expatriates in Kuwait. Al Rai, quoting well-informed sources, cited a government study to stop the ban on …