“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.
Año says Philippines focusing on doing what’s proper and practical
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Friday said the Philippine government has been focusing on what is appropriate and proper in combating COVID-19 pandemic than comparing itself to other countries. At …
Philippines eclipses Indonesia as sick man of Asia
The Philippines is once again the sick man of Asia, after its economy officially slid into recession this week and the country narrowly eclipsed Indonesia as the nation with the highest number of …