The Philippines’ tally of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases topped 51,000 on Thursday after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,395 more infections1 …
Duterte says the Philippines won’t fully reopen its economy, as a full reopen could put the country in ‘deep s—‘
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gestures during his fourth State of the Nation Address at the Philippine Congress in Quezon City Reuters . On Wednesday …
Mastercard partners with tonik, Philippines’ first digital-only neobank, to accelerate financial inclusion
Internet penetration in the Philippines is at 67 percent[1], and … and demands irrespective of where they live, work and do business. “We want to empower the underserved and unserved Filipinos …
Duterte’s anti-terror law a dark new chapter for Philippines, experts warn
Legal challenges mount against new law, which allows warrantless arrests and could affect delivery of coronavirus aid …
Maria Ressa and the increasing attacks on the free press in the Philippines
One of the most prominent journalists in the Philippines has been convicted of ‘cyberlibel’ in a court process condemned by human rights groups. Journalist Carmela Fonbuena describes the chilling effe …
Philippines Virus Cases Soar Past 50,000 as Lockdown Eases
Confirmed coronavirus infections in the Philippines soared past 50,000 on Wednesday in a troubling milestone for a country that has reopened an economy on the brink of recession while still struggling …
Record-high 2,539 new COVID-19 cases push Philippines’ total over 50,000
The Philippines’ coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases topped 50,000 on Wednesday after the Department of Health (DOH) reported a record-high 2,539 more infections—1,922 “fresh” or newly validated …
Philippines’ borrowing policy ‘conservative,’ Dominguez assures
Just last month, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, Jr. said the Philippines has secured at least $5.758 … getting productive we will achieve our high revenues from great business activity,” …
Duterte Says Philippines Can’t Totally Reopen Yet as Cases Spike
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he will “have to be very circumspect in reopening the economy” given the recent spike in coronavirus cases.
Pregnant OFW is lone COVID-19 case in Macau
A pregnant overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who returned to Macau from vacation in the Philippines is the lone active COVID-19 case in China’s special administrative region. The OFW tested …