First coronavirus death outside China recorded in the Philippines

The first novel coronavirus-related death outside China was recorded in the Philippines, the World Health Organization's representative in the country said Sunday.

After months of battle with cancer Filipino Teacher James passes away

After months of battling cancer and other illnesses, Filipino teacher Jaime “James” Ando Baguio passed away on Friday noon, January 31 at Police General Hospital in Bangkok.

World Health Organization declares global emergency as coronavirus spreads quickly

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general, told a news conference in Geneva that recent weeks have witnessed an unprecedented outbreak which has been met by an unprecedented response.

Philippines confirms first case of new coronavirus

The woman arrived in Manila via Hong Kong on Jan. 21. She is now in an undisclosed government hospital.

Coronavirus outbreak possible in major tourist centers like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket

The ministry issued the warning on Wednesday after a Japanese coach driver was reported to have been infected with the novel coronavirus while driving a Chinese tour group from Wuhan city.

Coronavirus death toll in China reaches 170; Thailand has 14 confirmed infections

Thirty-seven of the 38 new deaths came in hard-hit Hubei province, the epicentre of a contagion that is causing mounting global fear.

Lola’s Kitchen, Filipino restaurant opposite Philippine Embassy opens

After a series of food tasting events, Lola’s Kitchen, a sophisticated Filipino restaurant across from the Philippine Embassy on Sukhumvit soi 49 will open Friday, January 31. Lola’s Kitchen is owned by successful Filipino entrepreneur Mrs Zenaida Vannaying and her family. The restaurant is founded to bring back and celebrate the memories of Lola Carolina, […]

Coronavirus fatalities reach 80, over 2,700 cases confirmed in China

China said on Monday that the death toll from a deadly viral outbreak spiked to 80 as the hard-hit epicentre province of Hubei suffered 24 new fatalities, while total confirmed cases nationwide rose sharply to 2,744

Online payment now possible with Virtual Pag-IBIG

Virtual Pag-IBIG is accessible through the agency’s website (https://www.pagibigfund.gov.ph).

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna die in helicopter crash

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, January 26.

Pinoy teachers perform folk dance during Thailand Teacher’s Day celebration

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Coronavirus ‘an emergency in China’ says World Health Organization

China confirms 18 deaths, 634 virus cases by Thursday

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Bangkok schools affected by smog reopen Thursday

Pol Capt Pongsakorn Kwanmuang, a BMA spokesman said all 437 city schools ordered to close for one day on Wednesday will reopen.

From Chonburi, Thailand to Taal Volcano evacuees with love

The collected fund is now sent to the coordinators in the Philippines and will be used to buy rice, foods, toiletries, medical kits, and other needed materials for evacuees in selected communities in Lipa City, Philippines.

Three dead, including two- year-old boy, five wounded in mass shooting in Robinsons Lopburi

“'We believe the robber has been trained in the use of weapons before this. Studying the gestures he made when shooting, it is unlikely to be someone who has never used guns before.”