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Philippines to ban US travelers as new coronavirus strain spreads

Posted on January 2, 2021January 2, 2021By Editor

The Philippines will close its borders to foreign travelers from the US for two weeks, to slow the spread of a new, more infectious strain of Covid-19. It has already banned travel from 20 countries where the strain is present. … Read More >Philippines to ban US travelers as new coronavirus strain spreads

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‘Global Covid-19 passport’ will be ‘essential’ in restoring international travel, Philippines airline CEO says

Posted on December 9, 2020December 9, 2020By Editor

The head of a budget airline based in the Philippines has argued that proof of coronavirus vaccination is necessary to reopen borders to international visitors, echoing calls for a Covid-19 ‘passport’ from others in the industry. … Read More >‘Global Covid-19 passport’ will be ‘essential’ in restoring international travel, Philippines airline CEO says

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Philippines’ Duterte offers resignation if bribe smear proven – but threatens to KILL anyone making false allegations

Posted on December 8, 2020December 8, 2020By Editor

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has made the bold offer to resign if anyone can prove he accepted bribes while in office, but caveated his proposal by threatening to kill anyone guilty of concocting a story. … Read More >Philippines’ Duterte offers resignation if bribe smear proven – but threatens to KILL anyone making false allegations

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The more the merrier? Philippines orders Covid-19 vaccines from FOUR different countries

Posted on December 2, 2020December 2, 2020By Editor

As nations around the world begin lining up for the roll-out of a range of coronavirus jabs, the Philippines has apparently decided to hedge its bets by purchasing four different vaccine brands. … Read More >The more the merrier? Philippines orders Covid-19 vaccines from FOUR different countries

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Manila will be involved if ‘shooting war’ erupts between the US and China says Philippines defense secretary

Posted on November 25, 2020November 25, 2020By Editor

The defense secretary of the Philippines has warned of the growing risk of conflict in the South China Sea and claimed that if a war erupts, his country will be involved whether the people like it or not. … Read More >Manila will be involved if ‘shooting war’ erupts between the US and China says Philippines defense secretary

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‘We’re not leaving’: Trump security advisor says Washington committed to deterring Beijing amid S. China Sea dispute

Posted on November 24, 2020By Editor

President Donald Trump’s national security advisor Robert O’Brien has reiterated the US’ commitment to back the Philippines and Vietnam over Beijing’s territorial claims in the potentially energy-rich South China Sea. … Read More >‘We’re not leaving’: Trump security advisor says Washington committed to deterring Beijing amid S. China Sea dispute

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Philippines’ Duterte in hot water after cracking sex jokes during govt typhoon briefing

Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020By Editor

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been accused of objectifying women during a meeting about a destructive typhoon ripping through the country. A government spokesman said Duterte was just trying to lighten the mood. … Read More >Philippines’ Duterte in hot water after cracking sex jokes during govt typhoon briefing

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Philippines again suspends plans to order US troops out of the country

Posted on November 11, 2020November 11, 2020By Editor

The Philippines has once again suspended its decision to end its longstanding military pact with the United States and get all American troops out of the country. … Read More >Philippines again suspends plans to order US troops out of the country

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At least 4 dead as Super Typhoon Goni batters Philippines, barrels towards capital Manilla (VIDEOS)

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020By Editor

At least four people have died and a million others have been forced to flee their homes as Super Typhoon Goni slammed into the southern part of the Philippines’ main island of Luzon on Sunday. … Read More >At least 4 dead as Super Typhoon Goni batters Philippines, barrels towards capital Manilla (VIDEOS)

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Police chief killed by fighting cock during raid on illegal venue in Philippines

Posted on October 28, 2020October 28, 2020By Editor

A Filipino police officer bled to death after a fighting cock slashed his femoral artery during a raid on an illegal event on the island of Northern Samar. Like other sports, cockfights have been officially banned due to Covid-19. … Read More >Police chief killed by fighting cock during raid on illegal venue in Philippines

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