MANILA, July 20 (Xinhua): The number of Covid-19 cases in the Philippines surged to 68,898 after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,521 new cases on Monday.
Philippines, World Bank sign 370 mln U.S. dollars loan agreement to support Filipino farmers
The Philippines and the World Bank have signed a 370-million U.S. dollars loan agreement for a project to support Filipino farmers, the country’s Department of Finance (DOF) said on Monday. The …
Philippines defends anti-terror law before US Congress
MANILA — The Philippines‘ foreign ministry has told the U.S. Congress that political freedoms and human rights will be respected as concerns linger over an anti-terrorism law that takes effect on …
Philippines resumes mass polio immunisation campaign amid coronavirus pandemic
MANILA (XINHUA) – The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) on Monday (July 20) resumed its mass polio immunisation campaign across the country to stem the spread of the infectious disease.. Read …
Gamboa: Philippines is winning drug war
The Philippines is winning its war against illegal drugs. Such was the claim of Philippine National Police chief Gen. Archie Gamboa on Monday, a week before President …
‘Philippines Anti-Terror Law mandates HR protection’
Safeguards vs abuse provided MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government has assured the US Congress of its commitment to protect human rights and civil liberties in the enforcement of the …
B.C. family trapped in Philippines amid worsening COVID-19 cases
“This is outside of a normal procedure-type thing and protocol shouldn’t come into play, they should simply be able to bring them home.” …
Philippines confirms 113 more novel coronavirus deaths, 2,357 more cases
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines’ health ministry on Saturday reported 113 more new coronavirus deaths and 2,357 additional infections. In a bulletin, the ministry said total deaths have increased …
Oldest Philippines bishop dies
The country’s oldest Catholic bishop, retired bishop Manuel Sobreviñas of Imus Cavite, passed away yesterday, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) announced. He was 96. An …
Philippines defends anti-terror law before U.S. Congress
The Philippines’ foreign ministry has told the U.S. Congress that political freedoms and human rights will be respected as concerns linger over an anti-terrorism law that takes effect on Saturday.