MANILA – The government is planning to borrow USD300 million to purchase doses of coronavirus disease 2019…
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Sen. Pacquiao wants probe on Rice Tarrification Law, RCEF
Sen. Manny Pacquiao has sought a Senate inquiry into the implementation of the Rice Tarrification Law,…
2 studies suggest blood type O at less Covid-19 risk
ANKARA – Two medical studies have suggested that people with blood type O may be at lower…
Global COVID-19 cases now more than 38M
NEW YORK – Global coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases surpassed 38 million on Tuesday, according to the…
Global e-waste surges 21% in 5 years: UN report
GENEVA – The world produced a record 53.6 million tons of electronic waste in 2019, the weight…
Trump offers more assistance to PH in fight vs Covid-19
MANILA — United States President Donald Trump has offered additional assistance to the Philippines in its fight…
WB grants $500M loan to improve PH disaster risk management, battle vs COVID-19
WASHINGTON — The World Bank said Friday its Board of Executive Directors approved US$500 million in financing to…
World needs 5.9 million nurses more: WHO
GENEVA — With the novel coronavirus pandemic underscoring the urgent need to strengthen the global health workforce,…