Business Spotlight
Pandemic slows China-backed bid to end Philippine telco duopoly
Duterte ally's Dito Telecommunity faces 'uphill task' to build network on time
Philippines
Coronavirus
Philippines now SE Asia's COVID-19 hot spot, pressuring Duterte
Government must halt rising infections and end prolonged economic downturn
Economy
Philippines plunges into recession as economy shrinks 16.5% in Q2
Latest lockdown dampens hopes for strong near-term recovery
Business trends
Asian ports tighten quarantine, leaving sailors stuck at sea
Crew members unable to switch shifts in Manila and Singapore
Coronavirus
Sex workers from Singapore to Bangkok feel COVID chill
With no income or safety net, many turn to online jobs that 'pay far less'
Coronavirus
Philippines tightens Manila lockdown amid 'losing' virus battle
Medical community warns that health care system is 'overwhelmed'
International relations
Philippines and Malaysia diplomatic row heats up over Sabah
Envoys from both countries to be summoned to explain territorial claims
Opinion
Duterte's populist rants risk further harm to ailing economy
Philippine president had more to say about anointed successor than economic recovery
Telecommunication
Top Philippine telco to launch 5G service with Huawei and Ericsson
Move marks another win for embattled Chinese telecom equipment supplier
