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After Nepal unrest, Philippines faces widespread protests against government corruption

Mass protests have erupted in Manila as Filipinos demand accountability over a multi-billion peso flood-control corruption scandal despite government probes.

India, Philippines to launch direct Delhi–Manila flights from October, mutual visa waivers boost tie

During the joint press statement, President Marcos announced visa-free entry privileges for Indian tourists, while PM Modi reciprocated with a similar scheme for Filipino tourists.

Philippine vice president, who issued 'death threats' to president, impeached by House

Sara Duterte, the vice president is regarded as the next possible presidential candidate after the current president's term gets over in the Philippines. President Marcos and Duterte won landslide victories as running mates in the 2022 election.

Why is India sending military attaches to African, other countries including Armenia, Philippines?

For the first time, India will post defence attaches in several countries including Ethiopia, Mozambique, Ivory Coast, Philippines, Armenia and Poland in line with its broader policy initiative to expand strategic ties with key regions, a move that comes amid renewed geopolitical rivalries.

Philippines earthquake: Mindanao region felt massive tremors of 6.9 magnitude

According to the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ), the quake was at a depth of 10 kilometres.

31 dead, 7 missing as ferry catches fire in Philippine

The burned ferry was towed to Basilan's shoreline, where coast guard personnel and other authorities later discovered 18 more bodies in a budget section of the passenger cabin.

Philippines: 47 dead, dozens feared missing after storm accompanied by heavy rain triggers landslide

Philippines floods: Storm followed by heavy rains caused flash floods and landslides in several areas. Authorities launched rescue operations in the affected region.

Philippines ending compulsory mask wearing outdoors

Philippine President end the mandatory wearing of face masks outdoors across the country more than two years after it was imposed at the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

Death toll in Philippine military’s worst air disaster reaches 50

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules was one of two refurbished U.S. Air Force aircraft handed over to the Philippines, Washington’s oldest treaty ally in Asia, as part of military assistance this year.

Philippine volcano belches dark plume, ash into the sky in brief explosion

A small volcano near the Philippine capital belched a dark plume of steam and ash into the sky in a brief explosion Thursday, prompting officials to start evacuating thousands of villagers from high-risk areas.

Earthquake of magnitude 6 hits Mindanao island in Philippines

An earthquake of 6 magnitude on Richter scale hit Mindanao island in the Philippines, as per National Centre for Seismology.

Philippines: Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hits Manila

An earthquake of magnitude measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale hit the Philippines' capital Manila at 5:13 am on Friday, as per National Centre for Seismology. 

Government official in Philippines caught getting physical with secretary during Zoom meeting

The incident came to light as the official, Captain Jesus Estil of the Fatima Dos village council in the province of Cavite, appeared to be unaware that his camera was on. Footage shows that the person had sex in a far corner of the room while the meeting was on.

5.7 magnitude earthquake hits eastern Philippines

An earthquake of 5.7 magnitudes on the Richter Scale hit the eastern Philippines on Sunday at 21:19 GMT. 

Philippine Taal volcano trembles more, spews lava half-mile high

The continuous restiveness of the Taal volcano and several new fissures cracking the ground nearby likely means magma is rising and may lead to further eruptive activity, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.

9 dead as typhoon Phanfone slams Philippines

At least nine people were killed as typhoon Phanfone slammed the Philippines, bringing with it strong winds and heavy rain, authorities said on Thursday.

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Third strong quake this month kills 1 in southern Philippines

Cities and towns in the quake-hit area suspended school classes and office hours due to fear of more tremors. Many residents may have returned to already-damaged houses despite the risks because of the humid tropical heat, causing some injuries due to falling debris, officials said.

32 Filipino crew of targeted tankers in Gulf of Oman 'safe'

Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Hjayceelyn Quintana in a statement said she met the 11 Filipino crew of the MT Front Altair and the 21 Filipino seamen of the MT Kokuka Courageous in two separate meetings to check on their condition, reports Gulf News.

Dozens feared dead in Philippine mall inferno in President Duterte’s hometown

President Rodrigo Duterte, himself a Davao native, visited distraught relatives outside the burning building overnight but told them there was “zero” chance their loved ones had survived.