Philippines

“Countries Where Adultery Laws Range from Prison to Death Penalty”**

By Milcah Tanimu1. **Indonesia:** While Indonesia lacks national laws against adultery, some regions, like Aceh province, follow strict Sharia law. Adultery and being alone...

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Philippines temporarily bans foreign visitors from 20 countries

The Philippines is temporarily banning the entry of foreign travellers from 20 countries where a new strain of the coronavirus has been reported, the...

Foreign News

Philippines orders masks to be worn outside amid lockdown

The Philippine government on Thursday ordered those allowed out to wear face masks on the country's main island while it is under a month-long...

Foreign News

Philippines steps up efforts to keep millions at home

Philippine authorities on Wednesday said they have stepped up efforts to keep millions of Filipinos in their homes.The health authorities warned that the number...

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Philippines suspends stock market trade over Coronavirus fears

The Philippines suspended trade on its local stock exchange Tuesday, becoming the first country to close its financial market over coronavirus fears.President Rodrigo Duterte...

Business and Economy

China becomes 2nd biggest foreign investor in Philippines in 2019

China has become the second largest foreign investor in the Philippines in 2019 after Singapore, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Thursday.PSA data...

Foreign News

9 dead, 100 hospitalised in Philippines after consuming lambanog liquor

Nine people died and more than 100 were hospitalised after drinking local liquor made from coconut sap in two separate incidents in the Philippines,...