6.5-magnitude earthquake jolts Philippines
Manila, April 23 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale struck Philippines’ Eastern Samar province on Tuesday, the second temblor within 24 hours …
New human species identified from Philippines
Sydney, April 11 (IANS) Australian researchers have identified a new species of human from remains found in a cave in the Northern Philippines. Professor Rainer …
Russian ships in Manila amid Philippines, US drills
Manila, April 8 (IANS) Two Russian destroyers and a tanker docked here on Monday amid the annual Balikatan joint exercises between the Philippines and US …
Facebook removes 200 Pages, accounts in Philippines
Manila, March 29 (IANS) Facebook said it has removed 200 Pages, Groups and accounts that engaged in coordinated inauthentic behaviour on the platform and on …
Dead whale in Philippines ate 40 kg of plastic
Manila, March 18 (IANS) A young whale that washed up in the Philippines had died from “gastric shock” after eating 40 kg of plastic bags, …
12 killed in clash between Philippines troops, militants
Manila, March 12 (IANS) At least 12 people, including three soldiers, have been killed in clashes between government forces and militants in southern Philippines in …
2.6 mn children at risk in Philippines measles outbreak
Manila, March 8 (IANS) Health experts have warned that about 2.6 children in the Philippines were at risk due to a measles outbreak in the …
US: China’s maritime activity threatens Philippines’ sovereignty
Manila, March 1 (IANS) US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned on Friday that China’s military activity in the disputed South China Sea is a …
Philippines’ journalist Maria Ressa freed on bail
Manila, Feb 14 (IANS) Maria Ressa, a high-profile Philippines journalist and Time magazine Person of the Year, was freed on bail on Thursday after her …
Philippines’ journalist Maria Ressa freed after posting bail
Manila, Feb 14 (IANS) Maria Ressa, a high-profile Philippines journalist and Time magazine Person of the Year, was freed on bail on Thursday after having …
Philippines arrests news site Rappler’s head for ‘libel’
Manila, Feb 13 (IANS) Maria Ressa, a high-profile Philippines journalist and vocal critic of President Rodrigo Duterte, was arrested on Wednesday in connection with “cyber …
Measles outbreak in Philippines kills 70
Manila, Feb 12 (IANS) At least 70 people, mostly children under four years of age, have been confirmed dead due to measles outbreak in the …
Over 190 earthquakes jolt Philippines town
Manila, Feb 10 (IANS) More than 190 earthquakes have jolted a town in the Philippines in the last two days, authorities said on Sunday. A …
Philippines to tighten entry of foreign workers
Manila, Feb 6 (IANS) The Philippines Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Wednesday that it will soon impose stricter requirements and procedures in issuing special …
2 killed in Philippines mosque attack
Manila, Jan 30 (IANS) A grenade attack on a mosque in the Philippine city of Zamboanga City killed two persons early on Wednesday, authorities said. …
27 killed in Philippines church explosions
Manila, Jan 27 (IANS) At least 27 people were killed and 77 others injured on Sunday in twin explosions during Mass at a church in …
Outrage over Philippines’ move to lower criminal liability age
Manila, Jan 23 (IANS) A move, backed by the Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, to lower the age of criminal liability from 15 to nine years …
Sri Lankan President lauds Philippines’ anti-drug campaign
Manila, Jan 19 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena lauded on Saturday the anti-drug campaign of the Philippines President, saying the world needs to respect …
Facebook bans major digital marketing group in Philippines
Manila, Jan 11 (IANS) Facebook on Friday said it has banned a digital marketing group in the Philippines – Twinmark Media Enterprises and all its …
Philippines won’t buy military equipment from US: Duterte
Manila, Jan 11 (IANS) Philippines President Rodrigo Duterete has said his country won’t buy any more weapons from the US after it threatened to impose …
Death toll in Philippines storm surges to 122
Manila, Jan 3 (IANS) At least 122 people have died and 28 remain missing in floods and landslides caused by storm Usman as it passed …
Death toll in Philippines storm reaches 85
Manila, Jan 2 (IANS) At least 85 people have died and 20 remain missing in floods and landslides triggered by storm Usman as it passed …
Blast outside Philippines’ shopping mall kills 2
Manila, Dec 31 (IANS) At least two people were killed and 23 others, including a four-year-old girl, were wounded in an explosion outside a shopping …
Cyclone Usman leaves 68 dead in Philippines
Manila, Dec 31 (IANS) At least 68 people have died in a tropical storm that brought heavy rains and triggered deadly landslides over the weekend …
7.2 earthquake hits Philippines, tsunami warning lifted
Manila, Dec 29 (IANS) A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines island of Mindanao on Saturday that prompted authorities to issue a tsunami warning …
Philippines announces squad for AFC Asian Cup
Manila, Dec 28 (IANS) The Philippines Football Federation (PFF) announced the 23 members of the men’s national football team for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) …
Philippines rejects Christmas ceasefire with Communist rebels
Manila, Dec 20 (IANS) The Philippines on Thursday ruled out a traditional Christmas ceasefire with rebels of the left-wing New People’s Army (NPA) after the …
Miss Universe 2018: Philippines bags crown, India fails to make it to Top 20
Bangkok, Dec 17 (IANS) India’s Nehal Chudasama failed to make it to the Top 20 of the Miss Universe 2018 pageant, where Catriona Elisa Gray …
Philippines’ Catriono Elisa Gray crowned Miss Universe 2018
Bangkok, Dec 17 (IANS) Catriona Elisa Gray from Philippines was crowned Miss Universe 2018 at a gala ceremony, where representatives from South Africa and Venezuela …
US returns 3 church bells seized from Philippines in 1901
Manila, Dec 11 (IANS) The US on Tuesday returned to the Philippines three church bells seized by American troops as war booty over a century …
Graft-tainted ex-first lady pulls out of Philippines polls
Manila, Nov 29 (IANS) Philippines congresswoman Imelda Marcos, the widow of dictator Ferdinand Marcos, on Thursday withdrew her candidacy for the governorship of Ilocos Norte …
Philippines policemen found guilty of murdering teen
Manila, Nov 29 (IANS) Three Philippine police officers were on Thursday found guilty of a high-profile murder of a teenager, the first such convictions since …
Xi in Philippines for first Chinese Presidential visit in 13 years
Manila, Nov 20 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived here on Tuesday for the first official visit of a Chinese President to the Philippines in …
Indonesia, Philippines to meet in AFF Suzuki Cup 2018
Jakarta, Nov 19 (IANS) The Indonesian and the Philippines national football teams will play in the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 at the weekend, the Indonesian …
Ex-Philippines dictator’s wife released after posting bail
Manila, Nov 16 (IANS) The widow of former Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos was released on bail on Friday after paying a 150,000 pesos ($2,850) fine …
Top Philippines news site face tax evasion charges
Manila, Nov 11 (IANS) The Philippines Justice Department said it had “found probable cause” to indict investigative news site Rappler and its CEO and executive …
6.0-magnitude quake hits Philippines
Manila, Nov 4 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale jolted the Philippines’ Lanao del Norte province on Sunday, the US Geological Survey …
Typhoon Yutu makes landfall in Philippines
Manila, Oct 30 (IANS) Typhoon Yutu made landfall in Philippines’ Isabela province on Tuesday, according to the country’s disaster management agency. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical …
Philippines resort island reopens for test run after cleanup
Manila, Oct 15 (IANS) Philippines’ Boracay island, one of the world’s most famous beach destinations, re-opened on Monday for a test run almost six months …
US, Philippines, Japan begin military exercises
Manila, Oct 1 (IANS) The armed forces of the US and the Philippines along with Japan opened the “Kamandag 2” military exercises on Monday. The …
Philippines landslide toll reaches 22
Manila, Sep 21 (IANS) The death toll from a landslide in Philippines has reached 22, an official said on Friday. Garry Cabotaje, the spokesman for …