Story Archive
2020-03-30
Experts base worst-case scenario on population density and a weak health system that could be quickly overwhelmed.
2020-03-30
Manila is on course to end the 1999 Visiting Forces Agreement.
2020-03-30
Philippines also approaves rapid test kits for virus, as death toll rises.
2020-03-30
Two Indonesian employees of PT Freeport Indonesia are also wounded in the attack, authorities say.
2020-03-30
Twin-engine jet was being used for COVID-19 response in the country, officials said.
2020-03-27
Refugees know little about coronavirus pandemic because they lack information, camp leader says.
2020-03-27
About 10,000 American, Filipino and Australian troops had been expected to join drill.
2020-03-27
Countries in South, Southeast Asia have received big shipments of medical supplies donated by Beijing.
2020-03-26
Bangladesh garment factories close while the Indonesian president calls on the G20 to lead efforts against COVID-19.
2020-03-26
Hospital officials raise concerns over senator’s hospital visit despite strict home quarantine protocols.
2020-03-25
Manufacturers negotiating with government for exemptions to movement restrictions, which had been extended until April 14.
2020-03-25
Money would be used to pay workers affected by the pandemic, the prime minister says.
2020-03-25
Cabinet ministers were told to stay in Jakarta and focus on the nation’s health crisis.
2020-03-25
Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was temporarily released from prison by her rival, Sheikh Hasina, on humanitarian grounds.
2020-03-25
Victim escaped to safety during a brief firefight, Philippine military officials say.
