The Philippines may soon ease restrictions in place since the middle of March to contain the coronavirus outbreak, President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday.“It will be soon. While others are still on …
WHO urges Philippines to improve capacity for vaccine regulation, production
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday urged the Philippine government to improve the country’s capacity for vaccine regulation and development as experts across the globe race to develop a …
Budget, technical issues hinder Philippines oil stockpile
Budgetary and technical constraints hinder the government from importing oil to build its strategic petroleum reserve amid the collapse in global oil prices. The Department of Energy (DOE) has been …
Philippines’ coronavirus death toll tops 500
The Philippines’ health ministry on Sunday reported seven more fatalities due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, taking the death toll in the Southeast Asian country to 501.
Philippines records 17 new coronavirus deaths, 102 more infections
The Philippines’ health ministry on Saturday reported 17 new coronavirus deaths and 102 additional infections. In a bulletin, the health ministry said total infections have risen to 7,294 while deaths …
Kiwi family escapes ‘nightmare’ crackdown in Philippines
“It was very hard. My family’s safety was at risk and there was nothing I could do.” …
Philippines’ coronavirus infections top 7,000
The Philippines’ Health Ministry on Friday reported that confirmed cases of the new coronavirus have risen to more than 7,000.
Rare Cyber Libel Case Tests Fragile Media Freedoms in Philippines
“On balance there’s still space for media expression in the Philippines, but of course the feeling of media professionals is that they would be more careful in terms of crossing the line with Duterte, …
Philippines Extends Lockdown in Manila and Other High-Risk Areas to May 15
The Philippines on Friday extended its coronavirus lockdown in Metro Manila and other high-risk areas to May 15 as the country works to contain its ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Along with Metro …
Philippines Extends Lockdown of Manila and Nearby Areas to May 15
The Philippines is extending until May 15 the lockdown of its capital region and nearby areas that account for majority of its economic output as it tries to stem the coronavirus outbreak.Presidential …