Over 100 foreign nationals in the Philippines have contracted the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Department of Health (DOH) said Monday. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said …
Philippines reports 2,099 new coronavirus cases, 6 deaths
The Philippines reported 2,099 more coronavirus infections on Monday, bringing the total confirmed cases in the country to 46,333, its health ministry said.
India’s coronavirus epidemic overtakes Russia as Indonesia, Philippines see continued surge
The Philippines and Indonesia both recorded worrying surges in coronavirus cases on Monday, in stark contrast to their Southeast Asian neighbours where the pandemic appears to be subsiding. Meanwhile, …
Maria Ressa and an attack on the free press in the Philippines
One of the most prominent journalists in the Philippines has been convicted of ‘cyberlibel’. Carmela Fonbuena describes the chilling effect the verdict has had on free expression …
Duterte’s anti-terrorism law challenged in Philippines’ top court
Critics of a new anti-terrorism law in the Philippines called on the country’s highest court Monday to suspend the legislation, arguing it threatens human rights and freedom of speech. The law approve …
Global report: second local lockdown in Spain; second wave in Israel
Part of Galicia under strict orders until Friday; Philippines reports its most daily cases yet …
Philippines records highest single-day jump in new coronavirus cases
The Philippines reported its biggest single-day jump in new coronavirus cases on Sunday, adding 2,434 confirmed infections and taking the total count to 44,254, the health ministry said.
Faked Philippine Records Left False Trail for Wirecard Executive
Faked immigration records in the Philippines were used to throw off authorities seeking a former executive at Wirecard AG, who went missing after the German firm was implicated in an accounting …
Philippine Economy Must Reopen Soon, Finance Secretary Says
The Philippines will keep the central city of Cebu under strict lockdown as it posts the most coronavirus cases, while restrictions in the capital will be eased further as government seeks to reopen …
Wirecard ex-COO Marsalek’s entry into Philippines was faked, minister says
Immigration records showing Wirecard’s former chief operating officer Jan Marsalek arrived in the Philippines on June 23 and departed for China the next day were falsified, Philippines Justice …