Standard Chartered expects Philippine economy to grow by 7.5 pct in 2022
The UK’s Standard Chartered Bank on January 21 estimated that the Philippines’ economic growth reached 5 percent in 2021 and will rise to 7.5 percent in 2022.
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Philippines prolongs COVID-19 restrictions in Manila
COVID-19: Philippines posts record daily infections, Indonesia licences vaccines for booster shots
Philippines calls on Indonesia to lift coal export ban
Number of new COVID-19 cases in Laos decreases, in Philippines sees record high
Philippines warned of health crisis due to Typhoon Rai
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Philippines ban firecrackers during New Year revelry
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UN raises 107.2 mln USD to support Filippine typhoon survivors
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UN allocates 12 mln USD for Rai typhoon response in Philippines
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Philippines approves COVID-19 drug, vaccine for children aged 5-11
The Philippines’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on December 23 approved emergency use of a COVID-19 antiviral pill for adult patients at risk of developing severe illness, and a COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11.
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Philippine President declares state of calamity in typhoon-ravaged areas
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has declared a state of calamity in several regions to speed up relief efforts for victims of typhoon Rai that ravaged central and southern Philippines last week.
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Philippines: Rescue activities for survivors of typhoon Rai face difficulties
Rescue activities in areas affected by typhoon Rai in the Philippines are facing difficulties due to transport disruption and the running out of necessities.
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Philippines: Typhoon Rai-induced death toll increases
The death toll from Typhoon Rai that lashed the Philippines on December 16 has climbed to 375, according to the latest report by the Philippine National Police (PNP).
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President sends sympathy to Philippine counterpart over typhoon damage
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc sent a message of sympathy to President of the Philippines Rodrigo Roa Duterte on December 20 over severe human and material loss caused by super typhoon Rai.
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Philippines reports at least 75 deaths as Typhoon Rai hits
The death toll from Typhoon Rai - the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this year - has risen to at least 75, according to official statistics announced by local authorities on December 19.
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Philippines launches massive COVID-19 vaccination
The Philippines on November 29 kicked off a massive three-day vaccination drive as it tries to head off a surge that the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus could cause.
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Philippines to reopen to foreign tourists from Dec 1
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Philippine President to run for Senate next year
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Philippines: President's longtime aide runs for president
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Philippine President's daughter officially runs for vice president post
The eldest daughter of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, Sara Duterte-Carpio, filed her candidacy for vice president on November 13, according to the Commission on Elections of the Philippines.
Society
Adrift Filipino fishermen saved by Vietnamese authority and islanders
A Filipino fisherman was saved by a ship of the Vietnam Fisheries Resources Surveillance (VFRS) on November 9 night while drifting in the area of the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands.
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Philippine officials to be punished for slow COVID-19 vaccination
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on November 3 warned local officials that they will be punished if they fail to meet vaccination targets.
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RoK signs bilateral FTAs with Cambodia, Philippines
The Republic of Korea (RoK) has officially signed its bilateral free trade agreements with Cambodia and the Philippines in a move to deepen their economic ties.
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4th meeting of the Japan-Philippines Maritime Dialogue held
The fourth meeting of the Japan-Philippines Maritime Dialogue was held on October 22, in a teleconference format.
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Laos, Philippines see drop in COVID-19 infections
The Lao Ministry of Health said on October 17 that the country recorded 296 new infections of COVID-19 and two deaths in the past 24 hours.
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Philippines removes facility-based quarantine for vaccinated travellers from ‘green’ countries
The Philippines will lift the quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated travellers from China and more than 40 other countries and regions with low numbers of COVID-19 cases.
