Quick passage seen in House for divorce bill

(PhilStar Global) MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives is expected to swiftly approve the bill allowing absolute divorce in the country despite strong objections by several lawmakers, a proponent has said. Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman, one of the principal… Continue Reading →

Philippines detects Lambda COVID-19 variant

(BusinessWorld) PHILIPPINE health authorities on Sunday said they have detected the first case of the Lambda coronavirus variant that is more contagious and resistant to vaccines. The patient was a 35-year-old woman who did not show symptoms and who had… Continue Reading →