The Philippines has been left temporarily without any operating oil refineries as one of the world’s longest lockdowns eviscerates demand.
Millions unemployed in the Philippines amid COVID-19 lockdown
More than 2.5 million Filipinos have lost their jobs during the two-month coronavirus lockdown in the country. And millions more could be out of work by the end of the year. Some have found odd jobs …
From the Philippines to Harvard, Boyhood to Womanhood, a Coming-of-Age Across Borders
In “Fairest,” Meredith Talusan looks back on her life lived at the intersection of genders, races, sexualities and cultures.
The Latest: India Reports Biggest Jump in Virus Cases Again
India reports biggest jump in virus cases for 7th straight day. — South Korean rights groups criticize smartphone anti-virus plans. — Philippines trying to ease quarantine congestion. NEW DELHI — For …
Philippines Seeks $26-Billion Stimulus to Rebound From Pandemic
The Philippines’ Trade Department wants lawmakers to pass a 1.3-trillion peso ($26 billion) stimulus package that will aid the recovery of industries and their displaced workers.
Fantastic World-Class Architecture in the Philippines
Other eco-friendly buildings in the Philippines that are LEED-certified include Alphaland Makati, The LiNK Asiatown IT Park in Cebu (both Gold Certification), and the Wells Fargo Center in Taguig …
Asia Today: Philippines trying to ease quarantine congestion
As about 24,000 Filipinos who lost their jobs abroad are being transported by land, sea or air to their provincial homes, the president warned local officials not to refuse …
Philippines probes OFW suicide in Lebanon
A Filipina household service worker, who was waiting to return to the Philippines, committed suicide in Lebanon on Saturday and she was the responsibility of the Philippine embassy when the incident …
Philippines posts five new coronavirus deaths, 284 infections
The Philippines’ health ministry on Monday reported five additional novel coronavirus deaths and 284 more infections, the largest daily increase of cases in two weeks.
Philippines’ coronavirus cases surpass 14,000, death toll rises to 868
The Philippines’ tally of coronavirus cases surpassed 14,000 on Sunday and the number of fatalities rose to 868, the health ministry said.