Philippines

Grab says the 2019 holiday surge could happen again this summerGrab says the 2019 holiday surge could happen again this summer

Grab says the 2019 holiday surge could happen again this summer

Grab Philippines ' holiday surge customers experienced in 2019 may come as early as summer this year, given the expected…

February 26, 2020
China’s wildlife trade ‘ outright bans ‘ over COVID-19China’s wildlife trade ‘ outright bans ‘ over COVID-19

China’s wildlife trade ‘ outright bans ‘ over COVID-19

China declared an immediate and "comprehensive" ban on wild animal trade and consumption, a practice believed to be responsible for…

February 25, 2020
EDSA People Recall Pinoys’ readiness to fight against dictatorshipEDSA People Recall Pinoys’ readiness to fight against dictatorship

EDSA People Recall Pinoys’ readiness to fight against dictatorship

The Vice President then said that EDSA People Power was never a call for a perfect leader, but a demand…

February 25, 2020
The Anticipated Water ShortageThe Anticipated Water Shortage

The Anticipated Water Shortage

A resolution was tabled in the Senate aiming to prove the readiness of the government to address the expected water…

February 25, 2020
4,000 Factory workers at SoKor’s Daegu City Bite Virus4,000 Factory workers at SoKor’s Daegu City Bite Virus

4,000 Factory workers at SoKor’s Daegu City Bite Virus

According to the Philippine Embassy in Seoul on Tuesday, the health of about 4,000 Filipino factory workers in South Korea's…

February 25, 2020
Banks with customers hit by ASF, COVID-19 to get BSP regulatory reliefBanks with customers hit by ASF, COVID-19 to get BSP regulatory relief

Banks with customers hit by ASF, COVID-19 to get BSP regulatory relief

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will provide regulatory relief to banks hit by the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and…

February 25, 2020
2 Members of Abu Sayyaf killed, 2 soldiers wounded in Sulu clash2 Members of Abu Sayyaf killed, 2 soldiers wounded in Sulu clash

2 Members of Abu Sayyaf killed, 2 soldiers wounded in Sulu clash

According to the Armed Forces of the Philippines Western Mindanao Command, two members of the Abu Sayyaf Group were killed…

February 24, 2020
The Senate panel begins hearing on the franchise ABS-CBNThe Senate panel begins hearing on the franchise ABS-CBN

The Senate panel begins hearing on the franchise ABS-CBN

The Senate Public Services Committee began its hearing on the ABS-CBN Corporation franchise bill on Monday. Among those present at…

February 24, 2020
A Filipino is positive for COVID-19 in South KoreaA Filipino is positive for COVID-19 in South Korea

A Filipino is positive for COVID-19 in South Korea

A Filipino tested positive for coronavirus disease in South Korea in 2019 (COVID-19), the Department of Health (DOH) reported on…

February 24, 2020
DOLE reminds employers of special non-working holiday compensation laws for Feb. 25DOLE reminds employers of special non-working holiday compensation laws for Feb. 25

DOLE reminds employers of special non-working holiday compensation laws for Feb. 25

According to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Monday, workers who will be in duty during the anniversary…

February 24, 2020