The delay in containment efforts could prove dangerous, particularly in nations where the health care system can’t handle a major outbreak.
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Philippine Police Chief Survives Helicopter Crash
The chopper had just taken off from a police compound outside Manila when it hit an electrical wire and crashed. Eight people were on board.
Founder of 8chan Faces Arrest on ‘Cyberlibel’ Charge
Fredrick Brennan, who founded the site that has given visibility to violent extremists, gave up control of it in 2015 and has criticized 8chan’s current leader.
Adapting to Rising Seas, Schools Move to the Rafters and Cats Swim
On an island in the Philippines, waterlogged for one-third of every year, residents adjust to their sodden existence instead of fleeing.
Philippines Tells U.S. It Will End Military Cooperation Deal
The notice comes as President Rodrigo Duterte has been warming up to China and increasingly distancing Manila from the United States, its longtime ally.
Philippines Moves to Shut ABS-CBN, Its Leading Broadcast Network
It’s the latest push by the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte against media outlets he views as critical of his government.
Philippines Reports First Coronavirus Death Outside China
A 44-year-old man who traveled from Wuhan, China, the center of the outbreak, died in the Philippines, officials said.
Quieter Response to Coronavirus in Countries Where China Holds Sway
Top officials in Southeast Asia have played down the threat of the virus and shied away from travel bans. Some have even pushed supposed remedies not supported by science.
Duterte Orders Cabinet Not to Visit U.S. After Official’s Visa Is Denied
The Philippine president issued the order after one of the architects of his bloody drug war was denied a visa for the United States.
Wary Residents Return to Homes Near Volcano in Philippines
Hundreds of thousands of people were displaced by the threat of huge eruptions from the Taal Volcano, but officials say the danger has subsided.