Terrorism Risk in the Philippines Is Real and Increasing In the Philippines, the terrorist threat has taken a bloody evolution — from killings, kidnappings, and armed attacks in the past, to increased …
Pregnant OFW in Macau COVID-19 positive after returning from PH
MANILA, Philippines — A pregnant overseas Filipino worker (OFW) tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) after returning to Macau from the Philippines, an official from the …
Philippines had to reopen economy or people would die, says Roque
The Philippines had to reopen the economy amid the continued threat of COVID-19 or people would have died due to the lack of livelihood, Malacañang said on Monday. The Philippines began easing …
2,099 new cases bring Philippines’ COVID-19 tally to over 46,000
The Philippines’ tally of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases breached the 46,000 mark on Monday after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 2,099 more infections—1,258 “fresh” or newly …
The Philippines Anti-Terrorist Act: Who Guards the Guardians?
Terrorism Risk in the Philippines Is Real and Increasing In the Philippines, the terrorist threat has taken a bloody evolution — from killings, kidnappings, and armed attacks in the past, to increased …
127 foreigners in Philippines have COVID-19 – DOH
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 …