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.
Philippines logs record 6,958 new COVID-19 cases, total up to 136,638
The Philippines on Monday once again logged a record-high number of new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases after the Department of Health (DOH) announced 6,958 new infections, raising the total …
Philippines records 6,958 more coronavirus cases, its highest daily increase
The Philippines on Monday reported 6,958 new coronavirus infections, the highest daily case increase in the Southeast Asian country, taking its tally of cases to 136,638.