The Philippines will pursue its carbon waste reduction efforts ahead of a $100-billion funding pledge from rich nations, the country’s finance chief said.
COP26: ADB, Philippines, Indonesia launch partnership for energy transition mechanism
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the governments of the Philippines and Indonesia on Wednesday launched a new partnership to establish an Energy Transition Mechanism (ETM) in a bid to retire …
Philippines logs 1,591 new Covid-19 cases, lowest in eight months
The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,591 new Covid-19 infections on Wednesday (Nov 3), the lowest since Feb 24, pushing the number of confirmed cases in the South-East Asian country …
Philippines Mall Uses Squid Game Flash Mob to Encourage Social Distancing and Mask Wearing
A shopping mall in Calamba, Philippines, orchestrated a Squid Game-themed flash mob on Halloween to promote social distancing and mask wearing.A costumed group of performers stormed SM City Calamba, …
ADB sets plan to retire coal-fired power plants in the Philippines, Indonesia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched a plan on Wednesday to speed the closure of coal-fired power plants in Indonesia and the Philippines to lower the biggest source of carbon emissions.
Philippines rights body’s drug war probe bolsters police abuse allegations
An investigation by the Philippines’ rights commission into the killings in President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs has found that dozens of people were shot in the head, chest and abdomen, …
DOH: Philippines getting inventory of vaccinated health workers for booster shots
The Philippines is already getting an inventory of the healthcare workers who will receive booster shots against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday.
Philippines “more than ready” to welcome foreign tourists
Provided by Xinhua With most of the tourism workers inoculated the Philippines now looks forward to being open to international visitors once again …
Richest Man in Philippines Sees Supermarket Stock Jump 50% on Debut
The supermarket venture of Philippine billionaire Manny Villar jumped by the daily limit of 50% from its initial public offering price when the shares debuted Wednesday on the nation’s stock exchange.
Italian summer style comes to the Philippines
Sophisticated with a joyful spirit, the global luxury brand’s 2021 resort collection brings Italian summer to the Philippines through limited-edition bags and matching textiles. Exclusively designed …