Manila, Philippines: A powerful offshore earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck the southern Philippines on Friday morning, prompting tsunami warnings and reports of strong ground shaking across the region. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the tectonic quake occurred at 9:43 a.m. local time, with the epicenter located approximately 62 … Read more
The incident occurred outside a gold mining site in Davao de Oro province. The exact number of passengers on the buses was not immediately known. The injured individuals, including one in critical condition, were transported to a hospital. Heavy rains triggered a landslide in a southern Philippine province, burying two buses and injuring at least … Read more
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the southern Philippines. The earthquake was one of numerous powerful aftershocks felt. The UAE embassy asked citizens to be cautious. As aftershocks from the strong earthquake that rocked the Philippines late Saturday continued to tremble the southern area, the UAE embassy in Manila issued a warning to its people. A … Read more
Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 rattles southern Philippines. The quake occurred off the shore of Mindanao, near General Santos City. Residents are advised to remain alert for potential aftershocks. The southern Philippine region of Mindanao experienced a magnitude 6.7 earthquake, according to the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ). Authorities have warned of potential damage while … Read more
An explosion caused by a homemade bomb aboard a bus claimed one passenger and injured ten others. Officials believe the incident may have been an attempt to extort money from victims. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, a relatively tiny rebel organization, had been held responsible for similar bombings in the past. An explosion caused by … Read more
Landslides and flooding in the southern Philippines killed at least 67 people on Friday. Rescuers raced to evacuate residents of a mountain community that was submerged in muck. 31 individuals were injured and 11 people are still missing. Some families were swept away when the waters hit their homes. Nalgae, which is moving northwest over … Read more
