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Philippines

December 6, 2025

World Bank, countries announce progress in improving health care for 1.5 billion people by 2030

The World Bank Group, global partners and countries, on Saturday, announced continued progress toward the goal of delivering affordable and quality health services to 1

WORLD BANK
November 6, 2025

Typhoon death toll climbs to 114 in Philippines, 127 missing

There are still 65 people missing in Cebu, said Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro, deputy administrator of the Office of Civil Defence.

Typhoon-ravaged Philippines
October 29, 2025

Tinubu reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to ending TB by 2030

This was noted in a statement on Wednesday during her message as the special guest of honour at the 39th Stop TB Partnership Board Meeting held in Manila, Philippines.

Senator Remi Tinubu at the 39th Stop TB Partnership board meeting in Manila
September 23, 2025

Uncontrolled high blood pressure puts 1.4 billion lives at risk, WHO warns

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that uncontrolled high blood pressure could put over 1.4 billion people at risk of premature death.

Blood pressure check
September 18, 2025

Taiwan: China says world torn between peace, war

China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has frequently threatened to annex it.

Gaza destruction
September 1, 2025

Philippines-Nigeria trade volume surged to 370% in 2024: Envoy 

Mr Mellejor noted that the country had now found another source in Nigeria.

The Philippines
August 13, 2025

Philippines pledges to deepen labour, migration ties with Nigeria

He described Nigeria as a country that Filipinos have found to be a safe haven.

Philippines and Nigerian flags
July 25, 2025

280,000 people homeless as more weather chaos hits Philippines

Tropical Storm Wipha had previously caused chaos in the Philippines and other Southeast Asian parts in mid-July.

Flooding in the Philippines
July 25, 2025

German police arrest septuagenarian over sexual abuse of children

It was alleged that the man committed the crimes with the help of adults in the Philippines.

Armed German police officers
June 27, 2025

Nigeria, Philippines trade volume jumped to $221 million in 2024: Envoy

Mr Mellejor added that LNG (methane) accounts for more than 90 per cent of the Philippines’ imports from Nigeria.

Mersole Mellejor, (credit; NAN)