Philippines
Perfect storm of virus peril in Asia’s sprawling slums
World
March 19, 2020
Perfect storm of virus peril in Asia’s sprawling slums
Mary Grace Aves is terrified of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, but the best weapons to protect her family — isolation…
The global spread of the new coronavirus: Where is it?
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February 18, 2020
The global spread of the new coronavirus: Where is it?
The new coronavirus that emerged in central China at the end of last year has now killed nearly 1,800 people…
Exclusive: ‘Shock and awe’ has failed in Philippines drug war, enforcement chief says
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February 7, 2020
Exclusive: ‘Shock and awe’ has failed in Philippines drug war, enforcement chief says
MANILA (Reuters) — Colonel Romeo Caramat oversaw the bloodiest day in the blood-soaked war on drugs in the Philippines –…
WHO working with Google to combat virus misinformation
World
February 3, 2020
WHO working with Google to combat virus misinformation
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization is working with Google to ensure that people get facts from WHO first…
Philippines reports first virus death outside China
World
February 2, 2020
Philippines reports first virus death outside China
The Philippines reported the first death on Sunday outside of China from a new coronavirus, deepening global fears about an…
Filipinos turn volcano’s ash, plastic trash into bricks
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January 18, 2020
Filipinos turn volcano’s ash, plastic trash into bricks
Ash spewed by a Philippine volcano is being mixed with plastic waste to make bricks in an inventive response to…
Despite danger, Filipinos made restive volcano their home
World
January 16, 2020
Despite danger, Filipinos made restive volcano their home
TALISAY, Philippines (AP) — It’s the second-most active volcano in the Philippines, a designated permanent danger zone long declared off-limits…
Philippines struggles to keep evacuees away from volcano
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January 15, 2020
Philippines struggles to keep evacuees away from volcano
Philippine authorities were struggling Wednesday to keep thousands of evacuees from returning to homes in areas threatened by a feared…
Tens of thousands face uncertainty as Philippine volcano spews lava
World
January 14, 2020
Tens of thousands face uncertainty as Philippine volcano spews lava
Taal volcano in the Philippines could spew lava and ash for weeks, authorities warned Tuesday, leaving tens of thousands in…
Philippines on alert as volcano spews ash, lava
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January 13, 2020
Philippines on alert as volcano spews ash, lava
Lava and broad columns of ash illuminated by lightning spewed from a volcano south of the Philippine capital on Monday,…