A Korean Air plane skids off the runway while landing at Cebu international airport in the Philippines. All 173 passengers and crew evacuated safely; minor injuries were sustained. The President of Korean Air has apologized for the incident and promised an investigation. Monday, authorities reported that a Korean Air plane skidded off the runway while … Read more
A storm that left homes underwater and millions without electricity claimed the lives of five rescue personnel. Typhoon Noru severely damaged the area, leaving some inhabitants stranded on their roofs While others swam through water that was up to their chests in the trash in an effort to provide supplies. In the Philippines, a storm … Read more
Typhoon Noru is hitting the Polillo islands and moving westward toward the main island of Luzon, according to forecasters, with gusts of up to 240 km/h (150 mph). Landslides, flash floods, and hazardous storm surges could result from it, especially in the Philippine city of Manila. Residents of high-risk locations have been advised to leave. … Read more
The Covid-19 outbreak in the Philippines was one of the worst in South East Asia. Around 24,000 nation’s public schools will conduct five days of in-person instruction. Some schools will have to split up courses into shifts due to lack of classrooms. After one of the longest school closures in history, millions of pupils across … Read more
Philippines cancels a $228 million contract for Russian military helicopters due to US sanctions. The Philippines’ envoy to Washington told reporters “the Ukrainian war” triggered the decision, according to local media. MANILA: An official confirmed on Wednesday that the Philippines has cancelled an order for 16 Russian military helicopters, following rumours that former president Rodrigo … Read more
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken informed the Philippines that the US would come to its aid if it was attacked. The Philippines is in the centre of the geopolitical conflict between the United States and China. Vice President Joe Biden has invited Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to visit the United States. On Saturday, … Read more
Fidel Ramos rose from a high-ranking security position under Ferdinand Marcos Sr. He narrowly defeated Corazon Aquino in a contentious election to succeed Marcos. Ramos won less than 23 percent of the popular vote, but quickly reached 66 percent popularity. The late former president of the Philippines, Fidel Valdez Ramos, was a combatant in the … Read more
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake hits Philippines. Deadly earthquake kills at least three. The shallow but powerful quake struck the province of Abra. At least three people were killed by a 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck the northern Philippines on Wednesday. The earthquake also toppled buildings and shook high-rise skyscrapers in Manila, more than 300 kilometres (185 miles) … Read more
An anti-personnel mine planted by suspected rebels injured seven soldiers, two gravely. The incident took place in Mapanas, a municipality in Northern Samar province. The government troops were on foot patrol when they were ambushed and forced to call off their mission. A military officer reported on Tuesday that seven soldiers were injured, two gravely, … Read more
ferry carrying 165 passengers caught fire in the middle of the Philippines. According to the Philippine Coast Guard, one person’s death has been verified. Mama Mary-Chloe was out at sea somewhere in the vicinity of the islands of Bohol and Leyte. A ferry carrying 165 passengers caught fire in the middle of the Philippines, but … Read more
The Tecno Pova 3 will be released on June 20 in India. The phone will have a 7,000mAh battery. It also will be powered by MediaTek’s Helio G88 SoC. The Tecno Pova 3 will be released on June 20 in India, according to the company. Tecno has released a teaser on social media to provide … Read more
Hong Kong qualify for the Asian Cup for the first time since 1968. The Chinese territory will play India in their final qualifier on Tuesday. Hong Kong qualified despite domestic league being put on hold due to Covid outbreak. Hong Kong celebrated a slice of history on Tuesday after reaching the Asian Cup for the … Read more
The Philippines stated on Tuesday that it has lodged a diplomatic complaint with China over Beijing’s unilateral declaration of a South China Sea fishing ban, as well as harassment and breaches of its authority by Beijing’s coast guard. The Chinese warships were accused of disturbing a cooperative maritime scientific research mission as well as energy … Read more
When a little-known teenager from the Philippines won the US Women’s Open last year, it revolutionized her life — but it also left her with some difficult choices. Yuka Saso will have the new experience of defending a major next week. But in Pine Needles, she’ll be flying a different flag: Japan’s crimson red circle. … Read more
On Tuesday, the son of late Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos won a historic landslide victory in the country’s presidential election, defying fears that he would erode the country’s already shaky democracy. According to an unofficial assessment of results, Ferdinand Marcos Jr received nearly twice as many votes as his nearest challenger, some 40 years after … Read more
DAVAO: Three security guards were murdered Monday when gunmen opened fire at a polling site in a tense region of the southern Philippines, according to authorities, as millions of Filipinos cast ballots in national elections. Elections are often tense in a country with loose gun regulations and a violent political culture, but police say this … Read more
Philippine police said on Sunday that the country’s overall situation ahead of the May 9 general election remained peaceful despite some isolated gunshot events and other poll-related violations. Filipinos will vote on Monday to elect a successor to President Rodrigo Duterte, a vice president, 12 senators, hundreds of congressmen, and thousands of governors, mayors, and … Read more
On the eve of elections that appear to be returning the late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos’ son to the presidency, the regime’s victims are hurt and disheartened – but determined to continue their struggle. “In other countries, dictators were lined up against the wall. That never happened to them,” said 70-year-old Bonifacio Ilagan. Ilagan, a … Read more
More than 60,000 security troops in the Philippines were on high alert Sunday to protect ballot boxes and polling stations on the eve of the presidential election after police reported four people murdered in an outbreak of violence Elections are often tumultuous in a country with permissive gun regulations and violent political culture, but according … Read more
When the People Power revolution overthrew Dictator Ferdinand Marcos in 1986, the Philippines capital Manila was drenched in yellow. Now, more than 30 years later, opponents of his son’s presidential attempt are rallying around one lady in what has been dubbed a “pink revolution” to prevent the Marcos dynasty from returning. In recent weeks, millions … Read more
It’s almost hard to believe that The Thief, His Wife, and the Canoe is a true story, but like with many real-life TV dramas, the truth can be as mind-bending as fiction. To avoid bankruptcy, John Darwin faked his own death in 2002, enlisting the help of his wife Anne. From Anne’s (Monica Dolan’s) perspective, … Read more
Tropical Storm Megi has killed at least 53 people in the Philippines. Landslides and floods have killed many more people in the Philippines than before. In flooded villages on Wednesday, rescuers were still looking for survivors. They were digging through mud and wading in chest-deep water to look for people who had been lost. A … Read more
Landslides and floods killed 58 people in the Philippines, while rescuers dug out additional remains with their own hands. Most fatalities from tropical storm Megi, the strongest to strike Southeast Asia this year, occurred in Leyte province. Authorities verified 47 deaths and over 100 injuries after mudslides hit six towns near Baybay City over the … Read more
At least 25 people were killed in landslides and floods triggered by tropical storm Megi when it reached the Philippines’ eastern and southern coasts on Monday, according to Philippine authorities. The storm, dubbed Agaton in the Philippines, made landfall on Sunday with sustained winds of up to 65 kilometers per hour and gusts of … Read more
At least 24 people have been killed in landslides and flooding across central and southern Philippines, officials said on Monday, after tropical storm Megi dumped heavy rain and disrupted travel ahead of the Easter holidays. More than 13,000 people fled to emergency shelters as the storm pounded the region last day the national disaster agency … Read more
Japan’s and the Philippines’ defense ministers agreed on Thursday to strengthen security cooperation and extend joint drills between their militaries, citing concerns about China’s increasingly assertive military operations in the region. Nobuo Kishi, Japan’s defence minister, and Delfin Lorenzana, his Philippine counterpart, expressed concern about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its implications for the Indo-Pacific, … Read more
MANILA – The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) reported 580 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, bringing the number of confirmed cases in the Southeast Asian country to 3,669,283. The DOH said 57,182 people have died from COVID-19 complications since the outbreak in 2020. The DOH has reported under 1,000 cases for five days. It reported … Read more
MANILA – The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) reported a total of 6,297 new COVID-19 infections and 615 deaths from March 1 to 7, according to its first weekly bulletin released on Monday. The daily case average was 899, 30 percent lower than the cases reported in the previous week in February. The DOH will … Read more
