King of the Road’ Rules Again as Philippines Eases Lockdown MANILA (Reuters) – Thousands of jeepneys, flamboyantly decorated jeeps that serve as cheap public transport across the Philippines, were …
Philippines Reports 1,531 New Coronavirus Cases, Largest Single-Day Increase
The Philippines’ health ministry on Friday reported six additional novel coronavirus deaths and 1,531 more infections, its largest single-day increase in confirmed cases. In a bulletin, the ministry …
Philippines allows religious gatherings up to 10% of venue capacity in GCQ areas
The Philippines’ COVID-19 task force has allowed religious gatherings involving 10 people or up to 10% of the venue capacity in areas under general community quarantine, Malacañang said Friday.
Japan extends P23.5 billion loan to Philippines
The Philippines has secured a loan of 50 billion yen (P23.5 billion) from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to augment funds for the government’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) …
Chinese military drills in disputed waters draw ire in Vietnam, Philippines
Vietnam and the Philippines have criticised China’s holding of military drills in a disputed part of the South China Sea, warning it could create tension in the region and impact Beijing’s …
Vietnam, Philippines Denounce China Military Drills in Disputed Waters
Vietnam and the Philippines on Thursday criticised China’s holding of military drills in a disputed part of the South China, warning it could create tension in the region and impact Beijing’s …
Bangalore-Based Zeta Expands Its Footprint In Vietnam and Philippines
The company has launched its technology platform-as-a-service in the Philippines and Vietnam with Sodexo being its first client in these countries …
Philippines Confirms 999 New Coronavirus Infections, Four More Deaths
The Philippines’ health ministry on Wednesday reported 999 more coronavirus infections and four additional deaths. In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed cases have reached 38,511 while …
Asia Today: Philippines extends lockdown in central city
The Philippine president has retained a strict lockdown in a central city he described as a new coronavirus hot spot …
Correction: Philippines-Pride Protesters Arrested story
In a story on June 26, 2020, about Philippine police arresting 20 protesters who marked the Global Pride event with a march in Manila, The Associated Press …