Philippines: Six, including two infants, dead in fire
He said the victims were asleep when the fire erupted, trapping them inside the building. A child was injured after jumping out of the window to escape.
He said the victims were asleep when the fire erupted, trapping them inside the building. A child was injured after jumping out of the window to escape.
Five of the 18 patients have recovered, and no patient has died from the infectious viral disease, he said, Xinhua news agency reported.
Tropical storm Bebinca left the Philippines with six dead and at least two missing, the Philippine government said on Sunday.
Manila is a vibrant and dynamic city with a whole lot in store for the intrepid traveller. Here’s a bucket list of 10 things that one has simply got to see and do when in the Philippines’ capital.
The Philippines registered 1,28,834 dengue cases with 337 deaths since January this year, the country's Department of Health (DOH) said on Wednesday.
While the government’s inclination for importation has been blamed for the lackluster performance, there are other major factors at play that have influenced agricultural production.
Marcos Jr, who has appointed himself as the agriculture minister, has pledged to improve food sufficiency, infrastructure, waste management and energy supply, and give full support to millions of overseas Filipino workers.
Globally, food prices, already on the rise since the second half of 2020, have reached a record high this year, leading to food security problems worldwide.
Marcos Jr. has defended his father’s legacy and steadfastly refuses to apologize for or acknowledge the atrocities and plunder during the dictatorship.
Less than 10 days before the national and local elections in the Philippines, presidential aspirants are campaigning the archipelago, wooing voters with plenty of promises despite the Covid-19 threat.
