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Asia Insight

Indonesia and Philippines face persistent anti-vax hurdle

Asian hesitancy weighs as inoculation drives make progress

14 September 2021
Davao Mayor and presidential daughter Sara Duterte has topped opinion polls for president.
Philippine elections

Duterte daughter 'not running' for president as father seeks VP post

Sara Duterte says only one Duterte will run for national position in 2022 election

9 September 2021
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has accepted the ruling PDP-Laban Party's nomination to run for vice president in next year's election.
Philippine elections

Philippine ruling party in turmoil as Duterte aide declines bid

Leader accepts nomination for vice president in 2022 election

8 September 2021
Hidilyn Diaz celebrates on the podium after winning the gold medal in the women's 55kg weightlifting event on July 26: the link between the Philippines' putative wealth and its performance in worldwide competition is rather jagged.
Opinion

Hidilyn Diaz inspires the Philippines to believe in more than miracles

Country can advance economically with the right government support

8 September 2021
A health worker vaccinates a public transport driver against COVID-19 at a drive-thru vaccination site in Quezon City, Metro Manila, on Aug. 13.
Coronavirus

Philippines to try 'localized' lockdowns as businesses bleed

Metro Manila restrictions to be eased as daily infections hit record high

6 September 2021
Philippine Airlines says it expects air travel demand to return to pre-pandemic levels by 2024 or 2025. Billionaire Lucio Tan, who controls the struggling flag carrier, is set to inject $505 million into the company.
Transportation

Philippine Airlines to delay or drop Airbus orders in rehab plan

Carrier aims to exit bankruptcy process this year as it seeks new investors

6 September 2021
The Philippines' PDP-Laban Party, chaired by President Rodrigo Duterte, will hold a convention on Sept. 8, announcing its candidates for the May 2022 general election.
Your Week in Asia

Singapore border opens, Duterte party convention, China trade data

Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

5 September 2021
Philippine Airlines has filed for protection from creditors as it struggles to survive the turmoil of the coronavirus pandemic. 
Companies

Philippine Airlines files for bankruptcy protection in US

Pandemic-hit flag carrier eyes raising over $600m from new and existing investors

4 September 2021
A worker wearing personal protective equipment sprays a street in Hanoi with disinfectant as Vietnam struggles to contain COVID-19.
COVID-19 Recovery Index

COVID Recovery Index: Delta strain and late jabs hold ASEAN back

Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar and Thailand occupy last four spots

3 September 2021
Indonesian police in December 2020 escort suspected militant Zulkarnaen, who is alleged to have been involved in the making of bombs used in a series of attacks, including the 2002 Bali bombings.
Terrorism

Southeast Asia on alert for al-Qaida and ISIS links after Kabul attack

Indonesia, Philippines and Malaysia face risk of emboldened extremist groups at home

31 August 2021
A health worker tends to a COVID-19 patient in the chapel of Quezon City General Hospital amid rising infection numbers, in Metro Manila on Aug. 20. 
Coronavirus

Duterte extends COVID curbs in Philippine capital and provinces

Restaurant dining, personal care services and religious activities remain prohibited

28 August 2021
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says the government's need for money amid the pandemic has made it necessary to drop the ban on casinos on Boracay Island. (Source photos by AP and Reuters) 
Media & Entertainment

Duterte drops Boracay casino ban, opening door for Macao's Galaxy

Philippine tycoon Andrew Tan to proceed with project on the island

27 August 2021
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has confirmed he will run for vice president next year.
Philippine elections

Duterte's Philippine vice presidential bid sparks debate and drama

President willing to back out of race if daughter decides to succeed him

26 August 2021
Rodrigo Duterte, pictured at the Malacanang presidential palace on Aug. 24: the Philippine President has confirmed rumblings that he will run next year for vice president.
Opinion

Duterte's dynastic ploy is a dismal omen for Philippine economy

Plan to seek the vice presidency in 2022 carries long-term risks

26 August 2021
MarCoPay grants sailors freedom to spend their money in ways not afforded by cash. (Photo courtesy of MarCoPay)
Startups

Fintech hits high seas with Philippine e-money app for sailors

Japanese-backed MarCoPay aims to link crews to loans and insurance in $8bn market

25 August 2021
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte topped a vice presidential survey in June.
Philippine elections

Duterte to run for Philippine vice president in 2022, say allies

Move comes as daughter tops presidential surveys for next year's election

24 August 2021
A security officer watches camera feeds in Davao, on the Philippine island of Mindanao, in 2016. The island long been a base for Muslim militants, including those allied with the Islamic State group.
Afghanistan turmoil

ASEAN on guard for extremism inspired by Taliban's Afghan triumph

Philippines on 'full alert' in Mindanao as governments also brace for refugees

23 August 2021
Manny Pacquiao attends a news conference in Las Vegas on Aug. 18: the boxing sensation has emerged as a potential ally for the anti-Duterte opposition.
Opinion

Manny Pacquiao's weekend fight sets up 2022 Thrilla in Manila

Boxer-turned-senator is shaping up for a shot at the presidency

20 August 2021
The Philippine central bank says seven digital banking license are enough for now as it monitors the impact of new players on traditional lenders. (Source photo by Reuters) 
Finance

Philippines to stop accepting digital bank license applications

Number of challengers to traditional lenders to be capped at seven for now

19 August 2021
Hundreds of people run alongside a U.S. Air Force C-17 transport plane as it moves down a runway of the international airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug.16.
Afghanistan turmoil

Asian countries rush to bring back citizens from Afghanistan

India evacuates embassy staff while Chinese mission 'operating normally'

17 August 2021
Asia needs to cut its reliance on coal power.
Climate Change

Philippines and Vietnam coal-fired plants to retire in ADB-led plan

Bank partners with Prudential and HSBC for pilot project

14 August 2021
Filipinos wait at a checkpoint outside the city of Marikina during a tightened coronavirus lockdown on Aug. 6.
Economy

Philippines' GDP grows 11.8% in Q2, ending recession

New lockdown to fight delta variant threatens economic rebound

10 August 2021
A girl works on a school assignment at home in Manila on Jan. 6 as schools remained closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Life

Philippine children are left behind by poor distance learning

Education system braces for another year of woes without face-to-face classes

9 August 2021
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, left, and his Philippine counterpart, Delfin Lorenzana, shake hands after their meeting in Quezon City, in Metro Manila, on July 30. 
The Nikkei View

US and Philippines must maintain alliance to avert power vacuum

Bilateral pact crucial in checking China's expansion in disputed South China Sea

4 August 2021
Nesthy Petecio of the Philippines, left, and Sena Irie of Japan congratulate each other after their final bout.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Irie vs. Petecio Olympic boxing final opens doors for Asian women

Japanese gold medalist expects 'more exposure' for female fighters

3 August 2021