The Philippines’ health ministry on Tuesday reported two more novel coronavirus deaths and 1,951 additional infections.
US aid to Philippines’ COVID-19 response amounts to nearly P1 billion
“So far, total US government COVID-19 assistance to the Philippines amounts to approximately 1 billion pesos. This assistance is being provided through the US Department of Defense, United States …
Philippines to ramp up coronavirus testing as Duterte warns of arrests
The Philippines said on Tuesday it would ramp up testing for the novel coronavirus amid a sharp rise in infections and deaths since a lockdown was eased in June, while President Rodrigo Duterte …
Only foreign permanent residents can enter Philippines starting August 1 —BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday said only foreigners with permanent resident or immigrant visas can enter the Philippines starting August 1. The bureau clarified that foreign tourists, …
Philippines coordinating with COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers in US -ambassador
The Philippines has expressed interest in availing the COVID-19 vaccine being developed by US drugmakers, Manila’s Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez said Tuesday. Romualdez said the …
Reuters appoints Indonesia, Philippines and Malaysia and Brunei bureau chiefs and editing roles in Southeast Asia
Angie Teo has been appointed Indonesia Bureau Chief and will lead Reuters coverage across the world’s fourth most populous country. Angie joined Reuters in 2010 reporting on palm oil pricing in …
What the Philippine economy could be like after the coronavirus
The Philippines is now battered by a perfect … the government has allowed the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry to continue operations. When President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the …
Philippines inks $370-M loan to speed up land distribution to CARP beneficiaries
The Philippines has inked a $370-million loan agreement with the World Bank for efforts to accelerate the redistribution of land covered by the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) to …
Galvez: Philippines eyes quarantine facilities expansion for isolation, critical care of COVID-19 cases
More quarantine facilities will be established for COVID-19 patients in preparation for a possible surge of cases, National Task Force (NTF) COVID-19 chief implementer Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr.
LOOK: Qatar gov’t opens visa center in Philippines
Processing of Qatar visa applications will be free for overseas Filipino workers. The Qatar Visa Center will also serve as a place for Filipinos to review and sign employment contracts.