Stories about Philippines from June, 2009
Philippines: A(H1N1) panic continues to grow
Asia’s first A(H1N1)-related death is a Filipina from Metro Manila. This was confirmed by health authorities who also warned that 25 percent of the country’s 90 million population could be affected by the dreaded influenza virus. More schools have suspended their classes to protect the health and safety of their students.
Philippines, Hong Kong: Swine flu and racial profiling
After being tagged as superbug carriers, Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong are now accused of spreading A(H1N1) virus in the city. Kape’t Yosi believes this is racial profiling.
Philippines: Culture and tourism
John Ryan Recabar shares his thoughts on reviving Philippine tourism and the importance of reliving old traditions.
Philippines: Word of the year
Morofilm is nominating the word “scripted” as the word of the year in the Philippines.
