As about 24,000 Filipinos who lost their jobs abroad are being transported by land, sea or air to their provincial homes, the president warned local officials not to refuse …
Philippines probes OFW suicide in Lebanon
A Filipina household service worker, who was waiting to return to the Philippines, committed suicide in Lebanon on Saturday and she was the responsibility of the Philippine embassy when the incident …
Philippines posts five new coronavirus deaths, 284 infections
The Philippines’ health ministry on Monday reported five additional novel coronavirus deaths and 284 more infections, the largest daily increase of cases in two weeks.
Philippines’ coronavirus cases surpass 14,000, death toll rises to 868
The Philippines’ tally of coronavirus cases surpassed 14,000 on Sunday and the number of fatalities rose to 868, the health ministry said.
Philippines meets target of 30k COVID-19 tests a day –Palace
The Philippines has met its goal of 30,000 tests daily for COVID-19 ahead of the May 30 target, Malacañang said Monday. In a televised briefing, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said the daily …
Philippines investigates domestic worker’s death at shelter in Lebanon
The Philippines is investigating the case of a domestic worker who died at a shelter run by the embassy in Lebanon to house Filipino workers waiting to return home after losing their jobs in the …
Philippines’ COVID-19 cases top 14,000; recoveries now at 3,249
The number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines breached the 14,000 mark on Sunday after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 258 new infections, raising the total to 14, …
Coronavirus: Philippines braces for ‘perfect storm’ as rainy season brings dengue, flu, measles
Apart from concerns about the capacity of health centres to treat patients, many of the seasonal illnesses, such as dengue, exhibit similar symptoms as the novel coronavirus in the beginning stages, …
Asia Album: Made in the Philippines — artist raises awareness on COVID-19 by artistic face masks
Filipino artist Leeroy New wears an improvised face mask in his studio in Manila, the Philippines on May 22, 2020. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali) MANILA, May 23 (Xinhua) — You might better keep social …
Philippines Reports Four New Coronavirus Deaths, 213 Infections
The Philippines’ health ministry on Thursday reported four new coronavirus deaths and 213 additional confirmed cases.