Philippines

Grab Philippines ‘ holiday surge customers experienced in 2019 may come as early as summer this year, given the expected increase in demand amid the steady churn out of rider partners. According to Grab Philippines Country Head Brian Cu, the company’s customers may expect difficulty with their bookings as soon as next month. Cu explained that Grab can currently supply …

China declared an immediate and “comprehensive” ban on wild animal trade and consumption, a practice believed to be responsible for the deadly coronavirus outbreak. The highest legislative committee in the country adopted a resolution “prohibiting the illegal trade in wildlife, abolishing the bad habit of overconsumption of wildlife and effectively protecting people’s lives and safety,” state television reported. Previous temporary …

The Vice President then said that EDSA People Power was never a call for a perfect leader, but a demand for a leader who looks out for people’s welfare rather than killing them— a statement that could be taken as a slap against President Rodrigo Duterte, whose war on drugs has been criticized for his high death toll. Robredo has …

A resolution was tabled in the Senate aiming to prove the readiness of the government to address the expected water shortage this year. In filing Senate Resolution 329, Senator Joel Villanueva said he would like to know whether government agencies and stakeholders are now better prepared to prevent the negative effects of the anticipated dry season water shortage. In the …

According to the Philippine Embassy in Seoul on Tuesday, the health of about 4,000 Filipino factory workers in South Korea’s Daegu City is being prioritized by their employers in the face of the increasing number of cases of coronavirus disease in 2019 (COVID-19). According to De Jesus, Korean employers also distribute face masks and ensure that work spaces aren’t too …

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will provide regulatory relief to banks hit by the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF). The central bank stated in a statement Tuesday that it extended the coverage of Circular 1071, which provides the framework for the granting of regulatory aid to banks and quasi-banks. The circular was …

According to the Armed Forces of the Philippines Western Mindanao Command, two members of the Abu Sayyaf Group were killed in a clash between the rebel group and government troops in Sulu on Sunday. The clash resulted in the killing of two ASG members, named ASG sub-leader Taullah Abdurasa or “Amah Ollah” and “Baby Ollah,” both of whom are on …

The Senate Public Services Committee began its hearing on the ABS-CBN Corporation franchise bill on Monday. Among those present at the hearing are Carlo Katigbak, President and Chief Executive Officer of ABS-CBN; Mark Lopez, Chairman; Cory Vidanes, Chief Broadcast Operating Officer; Mark Nepomuceno; Ron Valdueza, Chief Financial Officer; Maxim Uy, Legal Division of ABS-CBN; Mario Bautista, General Counsel of ABS-CBN; …

A Filipino tested positive for coronavirus disease in South Korea in 2019 (COVID-19), the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Monday. South Korea increased its virus warning to the highest level on Sunday as the number of confirmed cases within its borders exceeded more than 600–the highest outside China, apart from the virus-hit cruise ship Diamond Princess docked at Japan. …

According to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Monday, workers who will be in duty during the anniversary of EDSA People Power Revolution, a special non-working holiday, will receive proper payment of wages. In an advisory, DOLE stated that those who will report on February 25 for work are entitled to an additional 30 percent of their basic …