Tag: The Philippines
Philippine health workers strike over unpaid benefits
MANILA (UCAN): Health workers at 10 private hospitals in Manila, the Phlippines, staged a one-hour…
Former policeman convicted of double murder
MANILA (UCAN): A regional trial court in Tarlac, the Philippines, jailed former policeman, Jonel Nuezca—nine…
Philippine bishop questions Duterte bid for vice-presidency
MANILA (UCAN): “I am sure there is no discernment in his decision. This is a…
Posted in NEWS
Has health department scandal awakened the Filipino conscience?
Joseph Peter Calleja Many Filipinos were surprised by the Commission on Audit’s report that the…
Posted in NEWS
Philippines reports record virus infections as Manila lockdown eased
MANILA (SE): On August 28, the Philippine Department of Health recorded 19.441 Covid-19 cases—up from…
