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.
‘No evidence Wirecard fund entered Philippines’
Money Laundering Council have insisted that none of the missing $2.1 billion funds of German financial technology leader Wirecard AG entered the Philippines, but vowed to punish any individual found …
Foreigners with long-term visas can enter Philippines
Starting next month, foreign nationals with existing long-term visas especially permanent residents will be allowed entry to the Philippines. The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging …
Philippines Announces New Coronavirus Measures, Alarming Rights Groups
The Philippines will send police door-to-door to usher COVID-19 patients with mild or no symptoms into government quarantine facilities.
Peso up on Moody’s affirmation of Philippine ‘Baa2’ credit rating
The Philippine peso appreciated against the dollar on Friday as global credit watcher Moody’s Investors Service affirmed the Philippines’ “Baa2” credit rating with a stable outlook. The local currency …