There’s no cause for concern regarding reports that the Philippines has overtaken Indonesia as the Southeast Asian nation with the highest number of coronavirus infections, presidential spokesman …
How Philippines Got Runaway COVID-19 Caseload, an Outlier in Asia
The Philippines has become a COVID-19 outlier in East Asia with a runaway caseload because initial stay-home orders ended early and people struggle to practice social distancing despite strict rules, …
The Philippines government could use COVID-19 outbreak to crack down on dissent, critics warn
“In an environment of horrific rights abuses and impunity, the situation is bound to worsen,” a human rights watchdog said.
Philippines open to Qatar investments in digital banking, says central bank official
The Philippines’ central bank or the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is open to potential investments from Qatar in the field of digital banking and Financial Technology (Fintech), according to a …
Review: As press freedom is threatened in the Philippines, democracy dies by ‘A Thousand Cuts’
New documentary profiles renowned journalist Maria Ressa as she and her outlet do battle with the Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte.
Philippines Defends Coronavirus Response After Soaring Cases
The Philippines has seen a jump in coronavirus infections due to intensified testing, the presidential spokesman said on Friday, defending the country’s response to the pandemic after overtaking …
Philippine fundamentals sound despite recession —BSP chief
Despite the country’s falling into recession, and recording its worst economic performance in nearly four decades due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippines will not risk an investment rating …
Watch an Exclusive Clip From a New Documentary About Maria Ressa’s Fight for Press Freedom in the Philippines
A Thousand Cuts’ shows how the Filipino journalist, despised by many in her country, is revered across the globe as a living symbol of holding truth to power …
Philippines records most coronavirus cases in eastern Asia after new surge
The Philippines on Thursday recorded another jump in coronavirus cases to overtake neighbouring Indonesia as the country with the highest number of confirmed COVID-19 infections in the eastern part of …
Philippines confirms 3,379 new coronavirus infections, 24 deaths
The Philippines’ health ministry on Friday reported 3,379 additional coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed infections to 122,754.