Philippine communist politburo member captured in Malaysia

DAVAO CITY – The Philippine military announced Tuesday the capture of a long wanted senior communist rebel leader in Malaysia just in the nick of time before he could escape to Thailand to evade arrest.

CNN reporters leave Thailand after controversial report: Bangkok Post

TWO CNN reporters left Thailand for Hong Kong after their visas were withdrawn following their report on the preschool mass shooting raised questions about their ethics and professionalism.

Thailand offers tourism job opportunities to Filipinos

CEBU – Thousands of jobs in the hospitality industry of Thailand, particularly in the accommodation sector, will soon be available to the Filipino tourism workforce.

Monkeypox reaches Thailand, patient escapes hospital

 

 

THAILAND HAS confirmed its first case of Monkeypox after a 27-year old Nigerian man was tested positive for the highly infectious disease, but authorities said the patient has escaped from hospital.

Indonesia captures top terror suspect

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Microsoft launches program to aid PwDs

THE MICROSOFT Enabler Program launched pioneers disability inclusive workplaces across Asia Pacific by removing the barriers for a more diverse workforce. 

Philippines’ debt now at P9 trillion

THE PHILIPPINES' outstanding debt soared past P9 trillion (roughly 183.9 billion U.S. dollars) as of end-June as the Duterte government borrowed more to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Bureau of Treasury.

CORONAVIRUS: Over 2 dozen people died, hundreds more infected

AT LEAST 25 people have died from coronavirus and hundreds of cases had been confirmed, mostly in China as the Philippines is investigating another case of a five-year old child who travelled from Wuhan in China and admitted in Cebu City for manifesting fever, throat irritation, and cough.

The Department of Health said the case was immediately reported to the Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit of Central Visayas Center for Health Development.