No kids in school until vaccine found, Philippines’ Duterte vows: ‘If nobody graduates, so be it’

The risk of children catching coronavirus is ‘unbelievably low’, according to one of the UK’s top experts. Eminent statistician Sir David Spiegelhalter said data has also shown that teachers do not have a greater risk of becoming infected.  The University of Cambridge professor’s testimony comes amid an explosive row over the reopening of schools next … Read more

Defiant staff at leading Philippines TV station applaud as the network is taken off-air by Duterte

Defiant staff at leading Philippines TV station applaud as the network is taken off-air by order of President Duterte following long-running feud Staff filmed themselves clapping and cheering at ABS-CBN offices in Manila Duterte has a long-running feud with the station over its critical coverage  Philippines’ telecoms body said the channel’s 25 year licence had expired … Read more

President Duterte warns soldiers will be allowed to SHOOT protesters during coronavirus lockdown

President Duterte warns soldiers will be allowed to SHOOT protesters during coronavirus lockdown President Duterte said today that troops could be ordered to shoot protesters   Leader’s grim threat comes after 21 people were arrested yesterday at a rally   Group was demanding food aid and assistance amid the coronavirus outbreak Coronavirus symptoms: what are they and … Read more

Philippines President Duterte says medical staff are ‘lucky’ to die for their country 

Philippines President Duterte says medical staff who lose their lives treating coronavirus patients are ‘lucky’ to die for their country President Duterte made the comments on Monday evening in televised address ‘It would be an honor to die for your country, I assure you,’ he added Country recorded 227 new coronavirus cases and 8 more … Read more