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…
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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…
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Has health department scandal awakened the Filipino conscience?
Joseph Peter Calleja Many Filipinos were surprised by the Commission on Audit’s report that the…
