The Philippines has met its goal of 30,000 tests daily for COVID-19 ahead of the May 30 target, Malacañang said Monday. In a televised briefing, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said the daily …
Philippines investigates domestic worker’s death at shelter in Lebanon
The Philippines is investigating the case of a domestic worker who died at a shelter run by the embassy in Lebanon to house Filipino workers waiting to return home after losing their jobs in the …
Philippines’ COVID-19 cases top 14,000; recoveries now at 3,249
The number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines breached the 14,000 mark on Sunday after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 258 new infections, raising the total to 14, …
Coronavirus: Philippines braces for ‘perfect storm’ as rainy season brings dengue, flu, measles
Apart from concerns about the capacity of health centres to treat patients, many of the seasonal illnesses, such as dengue, exhibit similar symptoms as the novel coronavirus in the beginning stages, …
Asia Album: Made in the Philippines — artist raises awareness on COVID-19 by artistic face masks
Filipino artist Leeroy New wears an improvised face mask in his studio in Manila, the Philippines on May 22, 2020. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali) MANILA, May 23 (Xinhua) — You might better keep social …
Philippines Reports Four New Coronavirus Deaths, 213 Infections
The Philippines’ health ministry on Thursday reported four new coronavirus deaths and 213 additional confirmed cases.
Philippines reports 180 new COVID-19 cases; total at 13,777
The Philippines on Saturday reported 180 new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections, bringing the nationwide tally to 13,777. In its daily briefing, the Departments of Health (DOH) also …
Philippines reports six coronavirus deaths, 180 more cases
The Philippines on Saturday recorded six additional coronavirus deaths and 180 more infections, the health ministry said.
Dr. Edsel Salvaña claims that COVID-19 in the Philippines may have originated from India
He said that it’s not known if an Indian was the one that brought the virus to the country but he knows that the “mother virus” came from India. Netizens questioned his clams saying that the first …
Philippine Fried Chicken Giant to Fire Up Delivery in New Normal
Jollibee Foods Corp., the Philippines’ biggest food chain owner, will ramp up its delivery, invest more in digital commerce and shut poorly performing stores as it adapts to the pandemic that’s …