The Latest Breaking News from Philippines

Coach laments missed chances as Chaba Kaew suffer shock loss

Thailand coach Miyo Okamoto was left ruing missed opportunities after the Chaba Kaew suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of the Philippines in their opening 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup Group B game in Mumbai, India, on Friday night.

Bangkok Post · Jan 22, 2022

Philippines' presidential hopefuls tout post-pandemic recovery plans

Four of the Philippines' presidential candidates on Saturday laid down plans to tackle the country's biggest issues in an interview with the nation's leading broadcaster, but notable was the absence of early frontrunner Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Reuters · Jan 22, 2022

Latin America, Asia, latest to get hit with omicron surge

In Costa Rica, election officials are encouraging those infected with the coronavirus to skip voting in upcoming national elections

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2022

Indonesian militant gets 15 years in jail over Bali attacks

An Islamic militant who eluded capture for 18 years has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after an Indonesian court found him guilty of hiding information about the 2002 Bali bombings from authorities and harboring other suspects

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2022

Czech Republic scraps mandatory jabs as daily cases hit new high; record cases in Bulgaria – as it happened

Czech government scraps decree to avoid ‘deepening fissures’ in country; Bulgaria reports highest daily tally of pandemic with 11,181 infections

The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2022

Philippines' pig population recovering after years of swine fever outbreaks

The Philippines' swine inventory increased by about 700,000 heads over the last 12 months owing to a repopulation programme, following two years of declines due to African swine fever outbreaks, an agriculture official said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Jan 18, 2022

Philippine COVID deaths may be double the current number

Statistics office has recorded more than 105,000 total COVID deaths as the country hits a new record for active cases.

Al Jazeera · Jan 18, 2022

Twitter Expands Feature Allowing Users to Flag Misleading Tweets

Twitter Inc said on Monday it will expand its test feature which allows users to flag misleading content on its social media platform to Brazil, Spain and the Philippines. The company had introduced the pilot test of the feature in August last year, as a part of its effort to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2022

China won't 'bully' neighbours over S. China Sea, foreign minister says

China will not use its strength to "bully" its smaller neighbours including the Philippines, its foreign minister said on Monday, as he highlighted the importance of settling disputes in the South China Sea peacefully.

Reuters · Jan 17, 2022

City discover ACL group stage opponents

A-League Men's champions Melbourne City will face opposition from South Korea, Thailand and the Philippines in their first Asian Champions League campaign.

AAP · Jan 17, 2022