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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he has “huge trust” in Russia’s newly announced coronavirus vaccine. Speaking on August 10, 2020, Duterte said he has accepted Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer of the Covid-19 vaccine recently approved by Russian health authorities. Duterte said that when it becomes available, he would be among the first in the Philippines to participate in trials and publicly get the jab.
The Philippines reimposed a strict Covid-19 lockdown starting August 4, 2020. The decision follows a call from health care workers for stronger measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus in the country and to prevent the health care system from collapsing under the pressure of a rising number of new cases. On August 2, the country confirmed a daily record high of about 5,000 infections.
The Philippines reimposed a strict Covid-19 lockdown starting August 4, 2020. The decision follows a call from health care workers for stronger measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus in the country and to prevent the health care system from collapsing under the pressure of a rising number of new cases. On August 2, the country confirmed a daily record high of about 5,000 infections.
Philippine journalist Maria Ressa pleaded not guilty to a tax evasion charge on July 22, 2020. The 56-year-old is the founder of online news site Rappler, known for its scrutiny of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Her latest court appearance is related to allegations that incorrect information was filed for a Rappler’s tax return in 2015. In June, Ressa was found guilty of “cyber libel” and sentenced to up to six years in prison. She was freed on bail pending appeal.
Philippine journalist Maria Ressa pleaded not guilty to a tax evasion charge on July 22, 2020. The 56-year-old is the founder of online news site Rappler, known for its scrutiny of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Her latest court appearance is related to allegations that incorrect information was filed for a Rappler’s tax return in 2015. In June, Ressa was found guilty of “cyber libel” and sentenced to up to six years in prison. She was freed on bail pending appeal.
Journalist Maria Ressa was found guilty of cyber libel by a Philippine court on June 15, 2020. The 56-year-old is the founder of online news site Rappler, known for its tough scrutiny of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Her case dates back to a 2012 article that linked a businessman to human trafficking and illegal drugs.
Ressa has denied any wrongdoing, and watchdog groups say the case is aimed at silencing critics of the president. She and her co-accused, former researcher-writer Reynaldo Santos Jnr, face up to six years in jail and have been allowed to post bail, pending an appeal.
Journalist Maria Ressa was found guilty of cyber libel by a Philippine court on June 15, 2020. The 56-year-old is the founder of online news site Rappler, known for its tough scrutiny of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Her case dates back to a 2012 article that linked a businessman to human trafficking and illegal drugs.
Ressa has denied any wrongdoing, and watchdog groups say the case is aimed at silencing critics of the president. She and her co-accused, former researcher-writer Reynaldo Santos Jnr, face up to six years in jail and have been allowed to post bail, pending an appeal.
Philippine defence secretary and military officials unveiled a beaching ramp on the disputed South China Sea island of Pag-Asa on June 9, 2020.
Philippine defence secretary and military officials unveiled a beaching ramp on the disputed South China Sea island of Pag-Asa on June 9, 2020.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gave government officials a week to process the cases of more than 24,000 repatriated Filipino workers who have been stuck in coronavirus quarantine in Manila or on cruise ships. The presidential order announced on May 25, 2020, applies to stranded migrant workers who will now be allowed to go to their homes after spending nearly two months in crowded health facilities.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gave government officials a week to process the cases of more than 24,000 repatriated Filipino workers who have been stuck in coronavirus quarantine in Manila or on cruise ships. The presidential order announced on May 25, 2020, applies to stranded migrant workers who will now be allowed to go to their homes after spending nearly two months in crowded health facilities.
Lockdown measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus in the Philippines have been extended to May 31, 2020, in three urban areas that have been struggling with Covid-19 outbreaks. The extension applies to the capital Manila, nearby Laguna province and the central city of Cebu. But people in Manila voiced mixed feelings about the plans announced May 12, with many saying they worry about the economic impact of the lockdown.
Lockdown measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus in the Philippines have been extended to May 31, 2020, in three urban areas that have been struggling with Covid-19 outbreaks. The extension applies to the capital Manila, nearby Laguna province and the central city of Cebu. But people in Manila voiced mixed feelings about the plans announced May 12, with many saying they worry about the economic impact of the lockdown.
ABS-CBN, one of the largest and most influential broadcasters in the Philippines, went off the air on May 5, 2020, after it was ordered to stop operations while waiting for its licence renewal. The franchise has in the past been under fire from the nation’s President Rodrigo Duterte for its unflinching coverage of his administration.
ABS-CBN, one of the largest and most influential broadcasters in the Philippines, went off the air on May 5, 2020, after it was ordered to stop operations while waiting for its licence renewal. The franchise has in the past been under fire from the nation’s President Rodrigo Duterte for its unflinching coverage of his administration.
Vehicles were stuck in long queues leading to entry checkpoints in Manila as a month-long coronavirus lockdown of the Philippine capital began on March 15, 2020. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the sweeping lockdown of the National Capital Region (NRC) on March 12 in an effort to contain the spread of the deadly virus that causes Covid-19. As of March 17, 2020, the disease had infected at least 140 people and claimed 12 lives in the Southeast Asian country.
Vehicles were stuck in long queues leading to entry checkpoints in Manila as a month-long coronavirus lockdown of the Philippine capital began on March 15, 2020. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the sweeping lockdown of the National Capital Region (NRC) on March 12 in an effort to contain the spread of the deadly virus that causes Covid-19. As of March 17, 2020, the disease had infected at least 140 people and claimed 12 lives in the Southeast Asian country.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered a month-long lockdown of the whole of Metro Manila, a measure applying to some 12.8 million people in the capital. He appeared on television on March 12, 2020, to announce imminent restrictions for Manila and its surrounding districts. The deadly coronavirus that causes Covid-19 had infected at least 52 people and taken 5 lives in the country as of March 12.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered a month-long lockdown of the whole of Metro Manila, a measure applying to some 12.8 million people in the capital. He appeared on television on March 12, 2020, to announce imminent restrictions for Manila and its surrounding districts. The deadly coronavirus that causes Covid-19 had infected at least 52 people and taken 5 lives in the country as of March 12.
The Philippines is stepping up its measures to fight the Covid-19 pandemic after the country reported 49 coronavirus infections and the nation’s second death on March 11, 2020. Fears of a possible lockdown and inconsistent information from the government have generated waves of panic buyers as people search for face masks, cleaning supplies and food in the Philippine capital, Manila.
The Philippines is stepping up its measures to fight the Covid-19 pandemic after the country reported 49 coronavirus infections and the nation’s second death on March 11, 2020. Fears of a possible lockdown and inconsistent information from the government have generated waves of panic buyers as people search for face masks, cleaning supplies and food in the Philippine capital, Manila.
A Filipino security guard who was recently sacked from his job at a shopping centre in the capital of Manila was arrested on March 2, 2020, after shooting a man and taking dozens of people hostage.
A Filipino security guard who was recently sacked from his job at a shopping centre in the capital of Manila was arrested on March 2, 2020, after shooting a man and taking dozens of people hostage.
A dozen people staged a demonstration in support of the Philippines’ largest television network ABS-CBN on February 26, 2020. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has filed a court case aiming to deny renewal of the media group’s franchise, which would mean their television and radio broadcasting arms would have to shut down.
A dozen people staged a demonstration in support of the Philippines’ largest television network ABS-CBN on February 26, 2020. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has filed a court case aiming to deny renewal of the media group’s franchise, which would mean their television and radio broadcasting arms would have to shut down.
Health officials have confirmed that 59 of the 538 Filipinos on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship in quarantine in Japan have tested positive for the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 disease.
Health officials have confirmed that 59 of the 538 Filipinos on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship in quarantine in Japan have tested positive for the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 disease.
Normally bustling Chinatowns around the world from London to Melbourne have fallen silent because of fears about the deadly novel coronavirus. Businesses in the districts are struggling to survive as customers associate them with the Covid-19 disease that originated on the Chinese mainland.
Normally bustling Chinatowns around the world from London to Melbourne have fallen silent because of fears about the deadly novel coronavirus. Businesses in the districts are struggling to survive as customers associate them with the Covid-19 disease that originated on the Chinese mainland.
A group of 18 mothers are doing regular nighttime patrols through the streets and alleyways of the municipality of Pateros in the Philippine capital Manila. The volunteers are trying to maintain peace in their community amid the “war on drugs” started by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Since the crackdown started in 2016, dozens of people, including three people related to patrol group members, have been shot dead in Pateros alone.
A group of 18 mothers are doing regular nighttime patrols through the streets and alleyways of the municipality of Pateros in the Philippine capital Manila. The volunteers are trying to maintain peace in their community amid the “war on drugs” started by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Since the crackdown started in 2016, dozens of people, including three people related to patrol group members, have been shot dead in Pateros alone.
Margielyn Didal from the Philippines has ridden from poverty to sudden fame after winning gold medals in street skateboarding at the 2018 Asian Games and 2019 Southeast Asian Games. Now the 20-year-old has set her sights on qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, training overseas at skateparks in Los Angeles, Rio and Hong Kong. Named by Time Magazine as one of the world’s most influential teens of 2018, Didal dreams of building a skateboarding park and coaching clinic to help underprivileged children in her homeland.
Margielyn Didal from the Philippines has ridden from poverty to sudden fame after winning gold medals in street skateboarding at the 2018 Asian Games and 2019 Southeast Asian Games. Now the 20-year-old has set her sights on qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, training overseas at skateparks in Los Angeles, Rio and Hong Kong. Named by Time Magazine as one of the world’s most influential teens of 2018, Didal dreams of building a skateboarding park and coaching clinic to help underprivileged children in her homeland.
A Filipino couple has decided to go ahead with their marriage celebration in Cavite, Philippines, even though a smoking Taal volcano could be seen in the background of their wedding photos. The eruption continued to cause transport chaos in the area, including at the international airport serving the Philippine capital Manila. Some passengers were left stranded after flights were cancelled or delayed during a two-day suspension starting January 12, 2020.
A Filipino couple has decided to go ahead with their marriage celebration in Cavite, Philippines, even though a smoking Taal volcano could be seen in the background of their wedding photos. The eruption continued to cause transport chaos in the area, including at the international airport serving the Philippine capital Manila. Some passengers were left stranded after flights were cancelled or delayed during a two-day suspension starting January 12, 2020.
More than 23,000 people have evacuated from areas around the rumbling Taal volcano south of the Philippine capital Manila. Clouds of volcanic ash and debris are already turning surrounding towns and farmland grey. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has announced Alert Level 4, indicating “a hazardous explosion within hours or days”.
More than 23,000 people have evacuated from areas around the rumbling Taal volcano south of the Philippine capital Manila. Clouds of volcanic ash and debris are already turning surrounding towns and farmland grey. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has announced Alert Level 4, indicating “a hazardous explosion within hours or days”.
An annular solar eclipse was visible on December 26, 2019 in the Middle East and Asia along a 118-kilometre wide path. The rare “ring of fire” could be seen from countries including Saudi Arabia, Oman, India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines.
An annular solar eclipse was visible on December 26, 2019 in the Middle East and Asia along a 118-kilometre wide path. The rare “ring of fire” could be seen from countries including Saudi Arabia, Oman, India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Members of a powerful family were found guilty of killing 57 people in the Philippines’ worst political massacre. At a special court in Taguig City, five members of the Ampatuan clan, which has governed the southern province of Maguindanao for decades, were sentenced to life in jail for the killings. The verdict followed a 10-year battle for justice in a country notorious for its culture of impunity.
Members of a powerful family were found guilty of killing 57 people in the Philippines’ worst political massacre. At a special court in Taguig City, five members of the Ampatuan clan, which has governed the southern province of Maguindanao for decades, were sentenced to life in jail for the killings. The verdict followed a 10-year battle for justice in a country notorious for its culture of impunity.
The southern Philippine island of Mindanao was the epicentre of a magnitude-6.8 earthquake earthquake on the afternoon of December 15, 2019. A series of aftershocks were also reported, and at least three people were confirmed dead as of the following morning. Among the dead was a six-year-old girl who died when a wall collapsed on her, and at least 14 others were reportedly injured.
The southern Philippine island of Mindanao was the epicentre of a magnitude-6.8 earthquake earthquake on the afternoon of December 15, 2019. A series of aftershocks were also reported, and at least three people were confirmed dead as of the following morning. Among the dead was a six-year-old girl who died when a wall collapsed on her, and at least 14 others were reportedly injured.
Typhoon Kammuri made landfall on the Philippines’ southern island of Luzon on December 2, 2019. It brought heavy rainfall and strong winds gusting up to 240km/h (149mph). A storm signal 3 on the local five-level warning system was raised.
Typhoon Kammuri made landfall on the Philippines’ southern island of Luzon on December 2, 2019. It brought heavy rainfall and strong winds gusting up to 240km/h (149mph). A storm signal 3 on the local five-level warning system was raised.
The Philippines initiated a vaccination campaign on October 14, 2019, nearly a month after Manila declared a polio outbreak on September 19.
The Philippines initiated a vaccination campaign on October 14, 2019, nearly a month after Manila declared a polio outbreak on September 19.
The Philippines initiated a vaccination campaign on October 14, 2019, nearly a month after Manila declared a polio outbreak on September 19.
The Philippines initiated a vaccination campaign on October 14, 2019, nearly a month after Manila declared a polio outbreak on September 19.
Bayanan village in the Philippines is trying to tackle the scourge of plastic waste by offering rice to residents in exchange for their trash. Villagers can get 1kg (2.2lbs) of rice for every 2kg (4.4lbs) of plastic waste, which is handed over to the government for proper disposal or recycling.
Bayanan village in the Philippines is trying to tackle the scourge of plastic waste by offering rice to residents in exchange for their trash. Villagers can get 1kg (2.2lbs) of rice for every 2kg (4.4lbs) of plastic waste, which is handed over to the government for proper disposal or recycling.
In Manila, Philippines, emergency workers say patients die en route to hospitals because of the capital city’s notorious traffic jams.
In Manila, Philippines, emergency workers say patients die en route to hospitals because of the capital city’s notorious traffic jams.
Israel is preparing to deport children who were born and raised in Israel, along with their Filipino mothers who work in the country, with removals to begin in the summer of 2019.
Israel is preparing to deport children who were born and raised in Israel, along with their Filipino mothers who work in the country, with removals to begin in the summer of 2019.
The Philippines has issued a national alert because of a severe outbreak of dengue fever. The mosquito-borne tropical disease has caused around 115,000 infections and nearly 500 deaths, mostly among children, since the beginning of 2019.
The Philippines has issued a national alert because of a severe outbreak of dengue fever. The mosquito-borne tropical disease has caused around 115,000 infections and nearly 500 deaths, mostly among children, since the beginning of 2019.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said during his State of the Nation address on July 22, 2019, that he allows Chinese fishing vessels to operate in Philippine waters to avoid war.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said during his State of the Nation address on July 22, 2019, that he allows Chinese fishing vessels to operate in Philippine waters to avoid war.