A leading terror suspect who has been linked to beheadings of Filipino and foreign hostages has surrendered after being wounded in battle …
COVID-19 is an ‘ally’ for ISIS in the Philippines, DoD report finds
The strength and influence of extremist groups in the Philippines have remained unchanged, despite U.S. support since 2017, according to a DoD report.
Almost half of COVID-19 cases in Philippines belong to 20–39 age group —DOH data
Almost half of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines belong to the 20- to 39-year-old age group, data from the Department of Health showed. According to Joseph Morong’s …
Philippines confirms death of ex-Wirecard exec
Former Wirecard executive Christopher Bauer, one of several people being investigated over a multi-billion dollar fraud at the German payments firm, died in The Philippines last month, the Justice …
Philippines’ participation in clinical trials may help overcome doubts vs. Sputnik V —Palace
The Philippines’ participation in the upcoming phase 3 clinical trials for Sputnik V may help dispel doubts about the safety and effectiveness of the Russian COVID-19 vaccine, Malacañang said Thursday …
German Businessman In Wirecard Probe Dies In Philippines
“He was the same person summoned by the NBI (National Bureau of Investigation) in connection with the Wirecard fraud investigation,” he said, after the government obtained official documents that …
Asia-Pacific Coronavirus News: Philippines reports 4,002 new cases, infections in Indonesia increase to 132,816
A police officer is seen wearing a face shield amid the COVID-19 outbreak in Rizal Province, the Philippines, on Aug. 12, 2020. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali) — The Philippines announces 4,002 new cases, …
Sputnik V availability in Philippines seen by April 2021
Russia’s anti-COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V could be available for commercial use in the Philippines by April 2021, a Philippine official who recently met with Russian authorities said Thursday. Dr.
Philippines eyes clinical trials for Russian COVID-19 vaccine in October
The Philippines plans to start clinical trials for a Russian coronavirus vaccine in October, with President Rodrigo Duterte expected to be inoculated as early as May 2021, the presidential spokesman …
‘Philippine jobless rate highest in Southeast Asia’
The Philippines is seen booking the highest unemployment rate in Southeast Asia, with about eight million Filipinos expected to lose their jobs as the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 pandemic …