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Philippines' Duterte prepared to deploy navy over South China Sea claim

The dispute comes as the Philippines receives millions of doses of Covid-19 jabs from China's Sinovac -- many of them donated.

Published 20 Apr, 2021 11:20am

Opinion

Beijing huddles with friends, seeks to fracture US-led ‘clique’

China is shoring up ties with autocratic partners like Russia and Iran, as well as economically dependent regional...

Published 20 Apr, 2021 04:00am

World

Philippines' Duterte lifts ban on new mining deals

Duterte is facing growing criticism over his handling of the pandemic that has crippled the economy and thrown millions out of work.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 04:54pm

World

Philippine presidential aide warns of 'unwanted hostilities' in South China Sea

Duterte has expressed concern to the Chinese ambassador over the ships, according to his spokesman.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 05:18pm

World

Philippines' Duterte extends coronavirus curbs in capital, nearby provinces

Strict quarantine measures extended by at least a week.
Philippines logs its second-highest daily COVID-19 cases.
Hospitals in the capital reach critical capacity.

Published 03 Apr, 2021 07:00pm

World

Philippines sees 10,000 new COVID-19 cases as tight curbs return to capital

The country recorded 10,016 new infections on Monday, bringing the overall tally to 731,894, with deaths at 13,186, one of the highest caseloads in Asia.

Updated 30 Mar, 2021 12:01am

World

Philippines to shut border to foreigners as virus cases surge

The government hopes to have "a stable supply of vaccines starting April or May", said retired general Carlito Galvez, who is overseeing the effort.

Published 17 Mar, 2021 10:05am

World

Philippines' Duterte looking to reopen economy in coming weeks

Health ministry reports renewed spike in COVID-19.
Authorities warn public against complacency.

Updated 11 Mar, 2021 10:01pm

World

UN 'deeply worried' over Philippine killings, violent rhetoric

His government has said Sunday's killings were lawful and legitimate operations, but has promised a full investigation.
We are deeply worried that these latest killings indicate an escalation of violence, intimidation harassment and 'red tagging' of human rights defenders.

Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:32pm

World

Philippine leader's order to kill rebels 'legal', spokesman says

"The president's 'kill, kill, kill' order is legal because it was directed at armed rebels," his spokesman Harry Roque said in a briefing, adding the government would still investigate the incident.
Activists said the raids were reminiscent of police operations in which thousands of people have been killed as part of Duterte's signature war on drugs.

Published 08 Mar, 2021 07:11pm

World

'Light' after darkness as Philippines Covid-19 vaccinations begin

"Getting a jab is a moral obligation for everyone. We must not wait for the so-called best vaccine because there is no such thing," he said.

Published 01 Mar, 2021 10:30am

World

Philippines extends coronavirus curbs in capital ahead of vaccine arrivals

Sinovac shots to arrive on Sunday.
COVAX to supply 525,600 doses of AstraZeneca.
Philippines records fresh four-month high in daily cases.

Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:09pm

World

Philippines' Duterte signs indemnity bill for COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Despite having one of the highest number of coronavirus infections in Asia, the Philippines will be the last Southeast Asian nation to receive its initial set of vaccines.
It covers the creation of a 500 million pesos ($10.26 million) indemnity fund to cover compensation for potential serious adverse effects stemming from the doses' emergency use.

Published 26 Feb, 2021 09:01pm

World

Philippines' Duterte says still undecided on future of US troop deal

Duterte has said the United States should pay more if it wants to maintain the VFA, which he unilaterally cancelled last year in an angry response to an ally being denied a US visa.
"I have not yet decided on what to do, to abrogate or renew," Duterte said in a late-night televised address on Wednesday. "I want to hear the people. I want narratives to come."

Published 24 Feb, 2021 09:42pm

World

Philippine capital to retain coronavirus curbs until vaccinations

Sinovac vaccines could arrive this month.
Long lockdown led to record economic slump.
Duterte puts public health ahead of economy.

Updated 22 Feb, 2021 10:04pm

World

Philippines' Duterte tells US 'you have to pay' if it wants to keep troop deal

Duterte, a firebrand nationalist who openly disapproves of the long-standing US military alliance.
It is a shared a responsibility, but your share of responsibility does not come free, after all, when the war breaks out we all pay.

Published 12 Feb, 2021 07:49pm

World

Philippines' Duterte tightens anti-money laundering rules to avoid `grey list'

The Southeast Asian nation was at risk of returning to a Financial Action Task Force "grey list" which could delay foreign investment and make remittances from millions of Filipinos overseas.
Consistent with its foreign policy, the state shall extend cooperation in transnational investigations and prosecutions of persons involved in money laundering activities wherever committed.

Published 30 Jan, 2021 06:25pm

Business & Finance

Philippine economy shrinks at slower pace in Q4, posts record contraction

MANILA: The Philippine economy shrank at a slower pace in the fourth quarter of last year, helped by higher...

Published 29 Jan, 2021 04:55am

Markets

Philippine economy shrinks at slower pace in Q4, posts record contraction in 2020

A recovery hinges on the government's plan to vaccinate as many as 70 million Filipinos, or two-thirds of the population, this year though supply could delay the timeline.

Published 28 Jan, 2021 10:45am

World

Philippines' Duterte tells children to stay home and watch TV

The prolonged restriction on movement has been blamed for hampering the country's recovery from its first recession in three decades.

Published 26 Jan, 2021 05:30pm

World

Philippines' Duterte tells children to stay home and watch TV

The Philippines' caseload of more than half a million infections is one of the highest in Southeast Asia.

Published 26 Jan, 2021 02:49pm

World

Philippines, China vow cooperation for post-pandemic recovery

MANILA: China promised on Saturday to donate 500,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to the Philippines as the two countries...

Updated 17 Jan, 2021 09:39am

World

Philippines, China vow cooperation for post-pandemic recovery

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte in March imposed one of the world's longest and strictest lockdowns to contain the virus.
"As a friend of the Philippines and your closest neighbour, we will firmly stand with the people of the Philippines until the defeat of this virus," Wang said.

Published 16 Jan, 2021 06:21pm

World

Philippines' Duterte says presidency no job for a woman

Duterte says does not want daughter to succeed him.
Opinion poll shows Sara Duterte is top contender.
Daughter says will not run for presidency.

Published 14 Jan, 2021 08:57pm

World

Philippine president signs $93.7bn national budget for 2021

The budget enables the country to heal, rebuild and resume the economy's upward trajectory, Duterte said after its signing.
The education sector and public works secured 752 billion pesos and 696 billion pesos respectively, accounting for nearly a third of the budget.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 06:28pm

World

Philippines urges amicable approach to Beijing over South China Sea

Philippines retracts tough statement, softens approach.
Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam have complained about China.
Wei on SE Asia tour as US-China rivalry heats up.

Published 11 Sep, 2020 07:55pm

World

Duterte to skip Philippine trial of Russia virus vaccine

Duterte had offered himself up as a guinea pig for the very first jab, expressing "huge trust" in the vaccine, despite growing scepticism about its effectiveness.

Published 13 Aug, 2020 05:05pm

World

Philippines' Duterte says will be Russia vaccine 'guinea pig' as talks begin

Officials have said an extension of the two-week lockdown is unlikely as the government struggles to provide aid for the country's poorest.

Published 12 Aug, 2020 04:44pm

World

No students in school without virus vaccine, Philippines says

Nations like France and South Korea began resuming face-to-face classes as they got their outbreaks under control, but Philippine authorities see the risk as too great.

Published 08 Jun, 2020 05:07pm

World

Killing with 'near impunity' in Philippine drug war: UN

Its report will be presented this month to the UN Human Rights Council, which requested the review of the crackdown last year.

Published 04 Jun, 2020 05:06pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 18	278.62
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 18	278.32
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 18	154.61
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 18	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 18	1.24
Euro to USD / Apr 18	1.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 18	5011.12
India Sensex / Apr 18	72488.99
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 18	37716.66
Nasdaq / Apr 18	15601.50
Hang Seng / Apr 18	16385.87
FTSE 100 / Apr 18	7877.05
Dow Jones / Apr 18	37775.38
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 18	17837.40

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 18	82.64
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 18	21735
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 18	214077
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 18	2374.36
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 18	80.61
Petrol/Litre / Apr 19	293.94

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 19 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 19 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 19 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 19 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 19 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 19 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 19 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 19 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 19 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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