Hundreds of millions of U.S. dollars and hundreds of hours spent working with and training Philippine government forces appear to be doing little to dislodge Islamic State fighters entrenched in the …
Philippines records 93 more coronavirus deaths, biggest jump in nearly a month
The Philippines on Wednesday reported 93 more coronavirus fatalities, the highest daily increase in the Southeast Asian country since July 18, taking its death toll to 2,404. A health ministry …
Forget bird flu — ostrich fever is gripping the Philippines
With the Manila area under coronavirus lockdown, two of the giant birds took their chance to make a dash for freedom.
Philippines needs to spend more – Fitch
The Philippines needs to spend more to soften the blow of the COVID-19 pandemic as the health crisis drags on, stalling economic recovery, according to Fitch Ratings. In a research note titled “New …
Coronavirus latest: New Zealand records new community cases after 102 days; Philippines accepts Russia’s Covid-19 vaccine offer
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday said authorities had confirmed four cases of the coronavirus in an Auckland household from an unknown source, the first reported cases of local …
Cambodia suspends flights from Philippines to curb Covid-19 spread
Cambodia decided on Tuesday to temporarily suspend flights from the Philippines in a bid to prevent the spread of Covid-19, according to Health Minister Mam Bunheng.
Philippines assures cooperation with Russia on COVID-19 response
The Philippines on Tuesday said it was ready to work with Russia in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic that has killed hundreds of thousands of people worldwide.Malacañang issued the statement after …
Philippines records 2,987 more coronavirus infections, 19 deaths
The Philippines on Tuesday reported 2,987 new coronavirus infections, taking its tally of confirmed cases to 139,538, the highest in Southeast Asia.
Philippines’ fiscal buffers eroded by COVID-19 economic ‘shock’ —Fitch Ratings
The Philippines entered the crisis with fiscal buffers, given its low general government debt ratio of 34.1% of GDP (gross domestic product) in 2019, against the ‘BBB’ peer median of 42.2%,” Fitch …
Philippines Unlikely to Keep Lockdown Despite Surging Infections
The Philippines will unlikely keep its capital and nearby areas under strict lockdown despite coronavirus infections rising by another daily record to over 136,000.