The Philippines and World Bank last week signed a $370-million loan agreement meant to fast-track the distribution of about 1.4 million hectares of land to an estimated 750,000 farmers who are …
Philippines, World Bank sign US$370mil loan agreement to support farmers
The Philippines and the World Bank have signed a US$370mil loan agreement for a project to support Filipino farmers, the country’s Department of Finance (DOF) said on Monday.
Philippines reports 4 new coronavirus deaths, 1,521 more infections
The Philippines’ health ministry on Monday confirmed four new coronavirus deaths and 1,521 new cases, its fifth straight day of reporting over a thousand infections. In a bulletin, the ministry said …
More businesses on wait and see in the Philippines than in Southeast Asia
More Filipino businesses have taken a wait-and-see approach on the COVID-19 pandemic compared with their Southeast Asian peers, a recent poll conducted by SAP SE revealed. According to the results of …
As Philippines fights COVID-19, some fear involvement of the police
At the peak of the Philippines‘ war on drugs, people in the rundown neighborhoods of Navotas in the capital Manila grew used to police knocking on doors, or bursting into the homes of drug suspects – …
New Covid-19 infections and rising curve closes remote Philippines casino
That is, until the brick and mortar location, run by the Philippines Amusement and Gambling Corporation (PAGCOR) had to shut down on July 17 due to 3 positive coronavirus tests amongst their staff.
Philippines: Covid-19 cases surges to almost 69,000 as stock market recoup losses
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 …