“The death penalty would give the state another weapon in its ongoing war against drugs,” said Carlos Conde, Philippines researcher for Human Rights Watch. How many have died in P …
4,351 new cases push Philippines’ COVID-19 tally to almost 158,000
The Philippines on Saturday reported 4,351 new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections, bringing the nationwide total to 157,918, according to the Department of Health (DOH). This marks the …
Asia-Pacific Coronavirus News: Total COVID-19 cases in India cross 2.5 million mark, Philippines reports over 4,000 new cases in one day
Health workers arrange the vials after collecting blood samples during serological survey for COVID-19 screening in New Delhi, India, Aug. 6, 2020. (Xinhua/Partha Sarkar) — Total COVID-19 cases in …
World Bank realigns $1.9 billion lending to help Philippines
The World Bank has realigned around $1.9 billion worth of loans in the pipeline for approval this year to help the Philippines recover from the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 …
Philippines confirms 6,216 new coronavirus cases, 16 deaths
The Philippines’ health ministry on Friday reported 6,216 more novel coronavirus infections, the third-largest daily increase recorded in Southeast Asia up to now, and 16 additional deaths.
COVID-19 concerns deeper in Philippines than most of Asia
Filipinos are more concerned about the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 than the majority of other countries in Asia, a survey by Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. Philippines Inc. showed.
US-based SEAF invests in Philippines startup CloudCfo
Washington-based equity management firm Small Enterprise Assistance Fund (SEAF) on Friday announced its second investment in the Philippines through CloudCfo, a technology-driven provider of …
Killing of Philippines Peace Consultant Sparks Scrutiny of Government Investigations
The death of activist Randy Echanis drew criticism of the city’s police force, along with government probes of politically motivated killings.
Manny Pacquiao wants to become next president of the Philippines?
Could Manny Pacquiao really become the next president of the Philippines?Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach says the legendary boxer wants to become president of his home country after two more fights, …
Top militant linked to beheadings of Canadians, Malaysian surrenders in Philippines
Anduljihad Susukan gave up after negotiations with police in southern Davao city, where he was served warrants for at least 23 cases of murder, six …