Archive for April 11th, 2020
Philippines reports 119 new COVID-19 cases, 18 more deaths
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Philippines grew to 4,195 on Friday after health authorities detected 119 new infections. COVID-19 killed a total of 221 [...] » More
Students urge termination of current semester, suspension of online classes
An organisation of university student councils on Friday called for the immediate termination of the current academic semester amid the COVID-19 outbreak in the Philippines, [...] » More
US donates Balikatan beds to Philippines’ COVID-19 patients, health workers
The United States government donated “nearly 1,300″ new folding beds initially intended for its joint military exercise with the Philippines, to form part of the [...] » More
6 PDEA agents under investigation for COVID-19
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency on Friday confirmed that six of its agents were classified as persons under investigation (PUIs) for the coronavirus disease 2019 or [...] » More
DOH: Spraying, misting of disinfectants not recommended to combat spread of COVID-19
The Department of Health announced on Friday that it does not recommend spraying of surfaces or misting of areas with disinfecting agents to kill the new coronavirus. The [...] » More
Absent government support, coronavirus seen to put 40pct of new poor in East Asia and Pacific
Without social aid, the economic slump from the coronavirus global pandemic would likely wipe out three decades of gains in fighting poverty, with nearly half of new poor [...] » More
Philippine Economy’s Best-Case Scenario Is Zero Growth, Finance Chief Says
Philippines Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez said the best-case scenario for the economy this year is zero growth, while the government’s massive spending to fight [...] » More
COVID-19 cases in Philippines cross 4,000 mark
The total number of coronavirus cases in Philippines exceeded 4,000, as 206 new cases were reported over the past 24 hours, the health ministry said on Thursday. According to [...] » More
Philippines backs Vietnam after China sinks fishing boat
In an unusually pointed statement, Manila laments loss of trust among neighbours due to incidents in disputed seas. The Philippines has expressed solidarity with Vietnam [...] » More
TMBAM Eastspring leads Q1 carnage in mutual fund value
The net asset value (NAV) of mutual funds managed by local asset management firms saw a decline of 824.6 billion baht in the first quarter, with TMBAM Eastspring registering [...] » More
Relief sought for 15,000 operators on verge of collapse
Tour operators are urging the government to help 15,000 tour operators at risk of collapse due to stagnant cash flow. Vichit Prakobgosol, president of the Association of Thai [...] » More
Government calling on nurses to enlist for special Covid-19 taskforce
According to the Thailand Nursing Midwifery Council, it is predicted that Thailand will need at least 400 more experienced nurses to battle the growing number of Covid-19 [...] » More
Large number of Thai returnees from Indonesia carry COVID-19
Forty-two of 76 Thais who returned from Indonesia on Monday (April 6) are Covid-19 patients, a report on Tuesday said. Of the returnees, 22 were sent to quarantine at [...] » More
Fruit plan focuses on domestic market
The Commerce Ministry has teamed up with the Agriculture Ministry to adjust a fruit management plan, focusing on the domestic market to offset exports hit hard by the [...] » More
Phuket has highest rate of infection
Another nine Covid-19 infections have been confirmed in Phuket, all Thais, raising the total to 170, the provincial emergency committee announced on Friday. Health officials [...] » More
