Philippines says won’t stop projects with China firms blacklisted by US
The Philippines will not halt infrastructure projects involving Chinese firms blacklisted by ally the United States and will make its own decisions, not those of a foreign power, the president’s spokesman said on Tuesday.
Month-long general quarantine level set in Metro Manila, 4 other areas; only Iligan City...
METRO MANILA will remain under a general community quarantine (GCQ) category until the end of September where public transport and most industries are allowed...
Metro Manila mayors want status quo on quarantine level
MAYORS IN Metro Manila have recommended to extend the quarantine measures that are in effect until end-August while the national task force on the coronavirus response were still meeting as of Monday late afternoon on what will be the lockdown status of the capital starting Sept. 1.
On contracts with Chinese firms: Not easy to terminate
THE SENATE committee on foreign relations is ready to look into proposals to terminate existing contracts with Chinese companies that are involved in reclamation activities in the South China Sea, but its chairman noted that aborting signed deals is not that simple.
5 hospitals to join China vaccine trial
FIVE HOSPITALS will join the clinical trial for the vaccine against coronavirus developed by China-based Sinovac Biotech Ltd., according to the Department of Health (DoH).
Regional Updates (08/31/20)
Tuna capital’s fish port market to be on 4-day lockdown after COVID-19 infections
ALL THREE market halls of the fish port complex in General Santos...
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DoH warns vs posting COVID-19 patients’ names online
THE DEPARTMENT of Health (DoH) warned the public against posting names of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients...
Guidelines set for regulation of drug retail, wholesale prices
THE COUNCIL that will provide technical advice on the price regulation of certain medicines, which took effect June 2, is expected to get to work soon following Sunday’s issuance of guidelines by the Health department.
Economic, political legacy of Japan’s Abe seen strong
THE RESIGNATION of Shinzo Abe as Japan’s prime minister may affect the Philippines’ foreign policy towards the United States and China as well as its loan availment in the long term, analysts said separately at the weekend.
P2.5-B aid released to OFWs — DoLE
ALMOST P2.5 billion in aid has been distributed to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) displaced by the global coronavirus pandemic, according to the Labor department.
Regional Updates (08/30/20)
Baguio eases restrictions for locals, eyes reopening for tourists mid-Oct.
SEVERAL QUARANTINE restrictions in Baguio City are lifted effective Monday, Aug. 31, as the local...
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4,284 new COVID-19 cases reported on Sunday
THE DEPARTMENT of Health reported 4,284 new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases on August 30, bringing the total...