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 …
Philippines death penalty: A fight to stop the return of capital punishment
“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 …