10 nurses honoured at Tan Chin Tuan Nursing Award ceremony
Ten people have been honoured at this year’s Tan Chin Tuan Nursing Award ceremony. The award is the top accolade…
Category: Asia Pacific
Experts recommend GCQ extension in Metro Manila until December 31
We now talk to Metro Manila Council Chairman and Parañaque Mayor Edwin Olivarez. source
Lack of competitive action hampering Singapore athletes' plans ahead of major games
The lack of top-level competition is impacting Singapore’s elite athletes’ preparations in the lead up to next year’s Olympics and…
Lawmakers begin Bicam on ₱4.5-T budget for 2021
Lawmakers begin Bicameral talks on the proposed four and a half trillion peso national budget for 2021. They aim to…
Japan's pandemic-hit economy returns to growth in July-Sep quarter
Japan’s economy expanded to a record high in the July to September quarter. GDP bounced back from its worst contraction…
Above & Beyond: Davao City COVID-19 Task Force
Experts are seeing significant improvements in Davao City the fight against COVID-19. The OCTA research team noted the local governments…
COVID-19: Plight of hearing-impaired children in England
Wearing face coverings has made life difficult for thousands of deaf children in England, as they cannot lip read what…
Duterte to announce quarantine rules for December
While President Duterte is set to announce new quarantine scenarios for December, Metro Manila mayors want to end the year…
MOM to work with firms to strengthen resilience against disease outbreaks
Workplaces have been urged to anticipate future pandemics and be ready to weather them. The Manpower Ministry will work closely…
"Five Eyes" alliance urges China to reinstate disqualified LegCo members in Hong Kong
China has hit back at the “Five Eyes” alliance for criticising new rules disqualifying opposition lawmakers in Hong Kong. It…