Tag: Manila

Aquino, Philippine ex-leader who challenged China, is buried

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MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine President Benigno Aquino III was buried in austere state rites during the pandemic Saturday with many remembering him for...

May Day protesters demand more job protections amid pandemic

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PARIS — Workers and union leaders dusted off bullhorns and flags that had stayed furled during coronavirus lockdowns for slimmed down but still boisterous...

Asia Today: Philippines extends lockdown as infections spike

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government extended a lockdown by another week Monday after an alarming spike in coronavirus infections continued to surge and...