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Covid impact: Philippines extends travel ban on India until July 15

The Philippines has extended the travel ban for all inbound travellers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) until July 15

Philippines extends ban on travel from India, six other countries

The Philippines government has extended the ban on inbound travel from seven countries, including India, until June 15 to prevent transmission of the Covid-19 variant, B.1617

China plans to further occupy South China Sea 'features': Philippines

The Philippines' defence chief Delfin Lorenzana said the presence of Chinese maritime militias around the Whitsun Reef reveals their intent to further occupy features

US, Philippines raise concerns over China maritime militia at disputed reef

The United States and the Philippines have raised concerns over the presence of China's maritime militia vessels near the disputed Whitsun Reef in the South China Sea, the White House said

Blinken backs Philippines as hundreds of China vessels crowd disputed reef

US Secretary Antony Blinken came out in support of the Philippines after "China's maritime militia" amassed Chinese vessels at a boomerang-shaped Whitsun Reef in the West Philippine sea

Wary Philippines says 200 Chinese vessels spotted at disputed reef

The Philippine government expressed concern after spotting more than 200 Chinese fishing vessels it believed were crewed by militias at a reef claimed by both countries in the South China Sea

India signs key pact with Philippines for sale of 'defence equipment'

India on Tuesday signed a key pact with the Philippines for the sale of "defence material and equipment", which are likely to include BrahMos cruise missiles.

Philippine bourse targets more IPOs, REITs this year on recovery hope

Seven Philippine firms plan to go public or offer real estate investment trusts this year, the stock exchange said, representing a spurt in capital market activity in an economy still shaken by Covid

Virtual art exhibit aims at strengthening ties between India, Philippines

Arth Art International from India and ArtisteSpace Inc from Philippines, have come together for a one-of-a-kind intercultural art exchange to solidify the diplomatic relationship between the countries

RCEP signatories ready for talks once India gives written request to join

Countries that have signed the RCEP agreement can start negotiations with India for joining the pact once New Delhi submits a written request stating its intention for the same

Philippines Prez Duterte orders quick response to typhoon-hit areas

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the creation of an inter-agency task force to streamline the government's response to regions ravaged by typhoon Vamco which has left at least 53 dead

At least 39 killed in the Philippines after typhoon left high water, mud

Thick mud and debris coated many villages around the Philippines capital after a typhoon caused extensive flooding that sent people fleeing to their roofs and killed at least 39 people

Philippines economy shrinks in third-quarter, govt says 'worst is over'

GDP grew a seasonally adjusted 8% quarter-on-quarter, after a 14.9% contraction in April-June

Ten dead, three missing as 2020's strongest typhoon slams Philippines

More than 300 houses were buried under volcanic rocks and mud flows from Mayon Volcano in severely hit Albay province in the Bicol region, a lawmaker said

Super typhoon Goni slams into Philippines, 1 million evacuated

One of the most powerful typhoons in the world this year, Goni has evoked memories of Typhoon Haiyan in November 2013

Philippines building up fleet in South China Sea to counter China

"We are swarming the areas because that's the Chinese strategy-- to swarm the areas also with the fishing boats," Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin said

World Coronavirus Dispatch: US FDA approves remdesivir as first Covid drug

Philippines to allow foreign investors in, French curfew now covers two-thirds of its population, mouthwash won't shield you from virus, and other pandemic-related news across the globe

Philippines sees South China Sea energy projects unhampered despite dispute

President Rodrigo Duterte has lifted the moratorium paving the way for three projects to resume and for the energy ministry to award more service contracts

Philippine military chief says no major risk from China-backed towers

The Philippine military chief said Tuesday there is virtually no risk that towers and communications equipment to be put up in military camps

Covid-19 impact: Philippines seeks new $11 bn advance from central bank

The government plans to settle the debt on or before Dec. 29 at zero interest, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin Diokno said in a mobile-phone message on Wednesday