The Philippines said on Tuesday it would ramp up testing for the novel coronavirus amid a sharp rise in infections and deaths since a lockdown was eased in June, while President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to arrest anyone not wearing a mask.

Philippines to ramp up coronavirus testing as Duterte warns of arrests

German payment group Wirecard recently announced that 1.9 billion Euros ($2.13 billion) earlier counted in foreign accounts "was never there". While this information came as a big shock, the latest developments in the case are even more shocking.

Wirecard fraud: Ex-COO Marsalek's immigration papers in Philippines were faked

The Philippines, which was under one of the longest lockdowns in the world, could see more than 200,000 births next year, largely due to unplanned pregnancies in the lockdowns and shortages of contraceptives.

Coronavirus lockdown could lead to highest births in Philippines in two decades

Inspired by the ghouls and monsters he usually encounters in his line of work, Filipino prosthetic makeup artist Rene Abelardo is warding off the coronavirus with style.

Philippine SFX makeup artist wards off virus with horror-inspired masks

The lockdown in Manila, which was one of the world's longest and strictest, was relaxed on June 1 to reduce the economic damage of the pandemic. Restaurants in the capital on Monday (June 15) were allowed to reopen their dine-in services, provided they allow only a 30 percent seating capacity and adhere to strict health protocols inside the establishments.

Partial dine-in services resume in Philippine capital amid lockdown ease

High-profile Philippine journalist Maria Ressa was found guilty on Monday in a cyber libel case that press freedom advocates have branded a ploy to silence critics of President Rodrigo Duterte.

Duterte-critic journalist Maria Ressa found guilty in Philippines cyber libel case

Journalist Maria Ressa's libel conviction on Monday has raised fresh concerns about press freedom under Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has a history of clashing with the media.

Duterte's history of clashes with Philippine media

Philippines Navy Chief Giovanni Carlo J. Bacordo has expressed gratitude to the Indian Navy for its "invaluable assistance" for helping out one of its navy ship after a fire broke out in engine room which injured two Philippines navy personnel.

Philippines Navy Chief expresses gratitude to Indian Navy Chief

The anti-money laundering body of Philippines has warned the government of delaying action in implementing the new anti-terrorism bill. The council has warned that the country could find itself included in an international “grey list” of the countries falling short of global money-laundering rules.

Anti-terrorism bill as urgent as pandemic: Council defends Philippines President

Philippines Navy Chief expresses gratitude to Indian Navy Chief for repairing ship damaged by fire

The Philippines Navy has sent his "sincerest thanks" to the Indian Navy for its "invaluable assistance" for helping out one of its Navy Ship after a fire broke out in engine room which injured 2 Philippines navy personnel.

Philippines navy chief writes to Indian navy chief; expresses gratitude for repairing ship damaged by fire

Hundreds of protesters rallied in Manila Friday against anti-terrorism legislation that critics fear would give Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte sweeping powers to stifle dissent.

Philippines: Protesters rally against Duterte's anti-terrorism bill

Chinese president Xi Jinping is now ready to take the diplomatic ties with Philipines to next level but what's in it for China? In February, Philipino President Duterte said he won't allow American troops to operate on his soil and scrapped a two-decade-old agreement.

How Philippines President Duterte is playing into the hands of Xi's China

The Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is going to sign an anti-terrorism bill that will smother any kind of dissent. Duterte's human rights violations are making the United Nations nervous. Should so much power be concentrated in the hands of one man?

Gravitas: Duterte's Draconian Anti-Terrorism Law

China and The Philippines are celebrating 45 years of friendship. But Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte is ignoring a world-famous truth. Beijing's public display of diplomatic love comes with conditions. WION's PalkiSharma tells you how Duterte is caught in the crossfire between the U.S. and China.

Gravitas: Is Duterte playing into China's hands?

Officials in the Philippines said on Monday that children would not be allowed to go back to schools until a coronavirus vaccine is available. Last month, President Rodrigo Duterte insisted on the same measure, saying that he would not let children return to schools unless he is "sure that they are really safe".

Children will not go to schools till vaccine is available: Philippines

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is likely to sign the bill that will give powers to his administration to stifle dissent. According to the bill that was passed by the Senate in February, authorities will be given the freedom to detain suspects without a warrant for up to 24 days, arrest without warrant and detain people critical of the administration on the basis of social media posts.

Philippines: New anti-terrorism law targets dissent

Traffic jams, honking, taxis, and ride-sharing were seen on the streets of Manila on Monday as the Philippines relaxed one of the world's longest lockdown from the capital city.

Traffic jams, long queues seen in Manila as one of world's longest lockdowns lifted

Donning blue protective suits, stoles and crosses, a group of Filipino Catholic priests have been roaming around Metro Manila's poorest communities in hopes of giving hope to the people amid a government-enforced lockdown.

Priests bring faith to Philippines amid lockdown

With coronavirus cases on the rise in the Philippines, many people, especially customer-facing workers, are arming themselves with masks and disinfectant sprays to combat the deadly virus.

What's in your bag? A peek into coronavirus preparations of Filipinos

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened a martial law-like crackdown to stop people flouting a virus lockdown in the nation's capital. Duterte spoke a day after authorities reported an upsurge of cars on Manila's roads, which have been nearly deserted since a sweeping lockdown was imposed a month ago on about half the country's 110 million people.

Philippines' Duterte threatens martial law-like virus crackdown

A Chinese troll army attacked a Thai couple for asking a question on the origin of the virus. But the plan backfired when Netizens from Hong Kong and the Philippines decided to take on China. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the story.

Gravitas: How China lost a 'troll-war' on Twitter

Shoot-at-sight orders have been issued against lockdown violators in the Philippines. Meanwhile, the Queen is expected to make a rare TV address on Sunday. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the big global developments for Friday.

Gravitas: Tracking the big developments for April 3 Wuhan Coronavirus

President of Philippines Rodrigo Duterte will be tested for the novel coronavirus despite not showing any symptoms, his spokesman Salvador Panelo said in a statement as two of his key government officials went into quarantine after they came into contact with an infected person.

Philippines President Duterte to undergo Covid-19 testing

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