Remote-controlled robots wearing caps and gowns received diplomas with screens displaying students’ faces on top.
Philippines Fears Baby Boom Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The Philippines has intensified its family-planning programs on concern that the coronavirus outbreak could result in a population boom.
Philippines confirms 7 new coronavirus deaths, 714 more cases
The Philippines’ health ministry on Saturday reported seven new coronavirus deaths and 714 additional infections.
Philippines lands on Forbes’ ‘Rising Stars in Travel’
The Philippines landed on Forbes’ list of “Rising Stars in Travel,” one of seven countries cited to have potential to become major tourist destinations. According to the article, countries are …
Philippine tycoon on Covid-19 battle: ‘No playbook to go by’
Ayala Chairman and CEO Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala talks to Christine Tan about the firm’s initiatives to aid in the fight against the Covid-19 outbreak in the Philippines.
Philippines reports three new coronavirus deaths, 244 more cases
The Philippines’ health ministry on Friday confirmed three new coronavirus deaths and 244 more infections, the lowest single-day increase in cases in two weeks.
Ayala CEO says Philippines can’t avoid a recession
It is time for the Philippines to use the country’s balance sheet and “rekindle” the economy through both monetary and fiscal means, says Ayala Chairman and CEO Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala.
Philippines, World Bank sign $500 million COVID loan
The Philippines and World Bank have signed a $500-million loan agreement to support poor households and workers affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Finance …
Protest against “urgent” anti-terror bill in Philippines gets a boost from Taylor Swift
Opponents say Rodrigo Duterte’s government could use the vague legislation to silence dissent, and the U.S. pop star pointed people to a petition against it.
The Philippines’ Broad Anti-Terrorism Law Takes Aim at Dissent
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is expected the sign the recently-passed legislation, which will allow authorities to classify dissent as terrorism.