Some countries explicitly ban Philippine travelers from entry, while others have generally closed borders Looking to travel soon? You might need to check if your destination country… Read more “LIST: Countries banning travelers from the Philippines”
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US senators urge Biden gov’t to condemn Duterte abuses
Three of the senators had earlier been banned by Duterte from entering the Philippines after they sponsored a US travel ban on Filipino officials linked to the… Read more “US senators urge Biden gov’t to condemn Duterte abuses”
ICC prosecutor asks permission to probe into Duterte’s drug war, Davao killings
‘The Prosecution requests that the 2011-2016 events in Davao be included within the requested investigation,’ says Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda The International Criminal Court (ICC) Office of the… Read more “ICC prosecutor asks permission to probe into Duterte’s drug war, Davao killings”
DOH lists 8,027 new COVID-19 cases, 145 deaths
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The country again tallied over 8,000 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, raising the nationwide tally to 1,308,352, according to the Department of Health.… Read more “DOH lists 8,027 new COVID-19 cases, 145 deaths”
PH gets 1M more doses of vax for areas with high Covid-19 cases
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Philippines on Sunday received 1 million additional doses of government-procured vaccine to be distributed in areas with high Covid-19 cases, particularly in… Read more “PH gets 1M more doses of vax for areas with high Covid-19 cases”
Philippines Among First Countries To Receive US Vaccine Surplus; Palace Can’t Say If VFA Fate To Be Affected
“This donation is without any strings attached to it, so to speak,” Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez said. MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Philippines… Read more “Philippines Among First Countries To Receive US Vaccine Surplus; Palace Can’t Say If VFA Fate To Be Affected”
Philippines tallies 6,852 new Covid-19 recoveries
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The country’s Covid-19 recovery tally climbed to 1,149,010 after 6,852 new survivors were reported on Sunday. The latest data from the Department of… Read more “Philippines tallies 6,852 new Covid-19 recoveries”
General population vaccination may start in September
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The Philippines is eyeing to vaccinate the general population by the third quarter of this year, with an inoculation rate of about 500,000… Read more “General population vaccination may start in September”
Philippines could face India-like surge, doctor warns, as infections pass 1 million
Dr Rodrigo Ong of independent OCTA Research Group think tank said the country was at the ‘same crosspoint’ as India in its fight against virus Warning comes… Read more “Philippines could face India-like surge, doctor warns, as infections pass 1 million”
‘Do not travel to the Philippines,’ US tells its citizens
AdChoiceTV News — The United States warned its citizens not to travel to the Philippines due to the “high level” of COVID-19 cases. The US State Department… Read more “‘Do not travel to the Philippines,’ US tells its citizens”
Travelers from Philippines, 3 other countries barred from entering UK
AdChoiceTV News — Travelers from the Philippines will no longer be allowed to enter the United Kingdom starting next week. UK envoy to the Philippines Daniel Pruce… Read more “Travelers from Philippines, 3 other countries barred from entering UK”
China projects in Philippines found riddled with secretive conditions
AdChoiceTV News — Contracts for three China-funded projects under the Duterte administration’s infrastructure program were found riddled with highly secretive conditions that give Beijing undue advantage in… Read more “China projects in Philippines found riddled with secretive conditions”
Philippines surge continue — 9,595 new COVID-19 infections; active cases at 118,122
AdChoiceTV News — The Philippines on Saturday recorded 9,595 additional COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections to 712,442. Active cases: 118,122 or 16.6% of the total … Read more “Philippines surge continue — 9,595 new COVID-19 infections; active cases at 118,122”
China warns US against ‘provoking confrontation’ after comment on Chinese ships
MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese Embassy in Manila accused the United States on Tuesday of “provoking confrontation” after the latter backed the Philippines in its protest of… Read more “China warns US against ‘provoking confrontation’ after comment on Chinese ships”
Octa Research says Metro Manila experiencing ‘serious surge’ of COVID-19 cases
The group says localized lockdowns may work against ‘variant-driven surges, but they are more effective in tandem with expanded testing, contact tracing, and supported isolation’ AdChoiceTV News… Read more “Octa Research says Metro Manila experiencing ‘serious surge’ of COVID-19 cases”
COVID-19 vaccines reach all Southeast Asian nations except Philippines
The Philippines remains the only country in Southeast Asia with no coronavirus vaccines despite having the highest number of infections in the region at one point. Here’s… Read more “COVID-19 vaccines reach all Southeast Asian nations except Philippines”
EXPLAINER: Legitimate children can use their mom’s surname — Supreme Court
AdChoiceTV News — Legitimate children are now allowed to use the surname of their mother as their surname, according to a Supreme Court (SC) ruling. The 15-page… Read more “EXPLAINER: Legitimate children can use their mom’s surname — Supreme Court”
SCHEDULES: Simbang Gabi 2020
Here is the schedule of Simbang Gabi Masses across the Philippines from December 15 to 23 (evening) or December 16 to 24 (dawn) Do you want to… Read more “SCHEDULES: Simbang Gabi 2020”
PH may secure doses of China’s Sinovac, Russia’s Sputnik vaccines by Q1 – Galvez
Metro Manila (AdChoiceTV News, December 6) — The Philippines may receive COVID-19 vaccine doses from Chinese and Russian manufacturers as early as the first quarter of 2021… Read more “PH may secure doses of China’s Sinovac, Russia’s Sputnik vaccines by Q1 – Galvez”
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