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  Philippines man takes wife's meme-face pillow on vacation & set 'Couple Goals' on internet

  Trending | July 24, 2022 22:52 IST

  Philippines man has become viral on social media platforms after he shared the pictures with his wife's meme-face pillow from his latest vacation. Take a look.

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  Philippines: Three killed in shooting at university graduation ceremony in Manila

  World | July 24, 2022 20:23 IST

  Philippines shooting: The suspect was armed with two pistols and was captured in a car he commandeered trying to escape the Ateneo de Manila University in suburban Quezon City, police said. He was blocked by witnesses and authorities outside the university gates.

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  Heavy rains kill at least 25 people in Philippines's Baybay city

  World | April 11, 2022 20:40 IST

  Three other storm-related deaths were reported by the government's main disaster-response agency in the southern provinces of Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental.

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  In a first ever for India, Philippines to buy BrahMos for $374 million

  India | January 28, 2022 20:45 IST

  The BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL), an India-Russian joint venture, produces the supersonic cruise missile BrahMos that can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft, or from land platforms.

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  Typhoon Rai: Death toll climbs to 208 in Philippines

  World | December 20, 2021 11:04 IST

  At its strongest, the typhoon packed sustained winds of 195 kilometers (121 miles) per hour and gusts of up to 270 kph (168 mph) before it blew out Friday into the South China Sea.

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  Philippines Super Typhoon Rai death toll rises to 146

  World | December 19, 2021 18:28 IST

  At its strongest, the typhoon packed sustained winds of 195 kilometers (121 miles) per hour and gusts of up to 270 kph (168 mph), making it one of the most powerful in recent years to hit the disaster-prone archipelago, which lies between the Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea.

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  Typhoon Rai hits Philippines, nearly 100,000 evacuated

  World | December 16, 2021 16:23 IST

  Forecasters said Typhoon Rai, which had sustained winds of 185 kilometers (115 miles) per hour and gusts of up to 230 kph (143 mph), blew from the Pacific Ocean into the Siargao Islands.

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  COVID-19: Philippines lifts quarantine for fully vaccinated international travelers

  World | October 15, 2021 15:39 IST

  Upon arrival, the traveler will no longer need to stay in a quarantine facility, but the passenger is urged to self-monitor for any symptoms until the 14th day, officials said.  

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  COVID: Philippines lifts travel ban on India, 9 other countries

  World | September 04, 2021 16:27 IST

  President Rodrigo Duterte approved the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to lift the current travel restrictions on India and nine other countries starting September 6, Presidential Palace spokesperson Harry Roque was quoted as saying by the newspaper.

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  COVID-19: Philippines extends travel ban to India, nine other countries till August 15

  World | July 30, 2021 19:18 IST

  President Rodrigo Roa Duterte approved the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to extend the travel restrictions currently imposed to 10 countries starting August 1 until August 15, 2021, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a Facebook post.

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  Strong earthquake rocks Philippines

  World | January 21, 2021 20:06 IST

  A strong earthquake rattled Philippines on Thursday. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake measuring 7.0 on the Richter Scale hit 210 km South East of Pondaguitan, Philippines, at 12:23 UTC (5:53 pm IST).

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  Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 jolts Philippines

  World | October 17, 2020 12:30 IST

  An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 jolted Occidental Mindoro province of Philippines today early morning. Phivolcs chief Renato Solidum told The Manila Times that the quake had a depth of 12 km and was tectonic in origin. 

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  6.1-magnitude quake jolts Philippines; aftershocks expected

  World | September 21, 2020 8:59 IST

  An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck Surigao del Sur province in southern Philippines on Monday. The tremor was also felt in Surigao City in Surigao del Norte province and Gingoog City in Misamis Oriental province.

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  At least 10 killed in bomb attacks in southern Philippines

  World | August 24, 2020 15:26 IST

  Regional military commander Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan said at least five soldiers and four civilians were killed in the first attack when a bomb attached to a motorcycle exploded at noon near two parked army trucks in front of a grocery and a computer shop in Jolo town in Sulu province.

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  Philippines volcano 'enters a period of unrest'

  World | June 22, 2020 12:37 IST

  The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Monday that it was monitoring Mount Kanlaon in Negros Occidental province after it recorded over 130 earthquakes since Sunday.

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  Philippines to allow international flight arrivals for a month

  World | May 09, 2020 13:49 IST

  The Philippines will allow international flight arrivals at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) here for a month from May 11 onwards, aviation authorities said on Saturday.

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  Soda springs: Carbon Dioxide with 200 times more concentration discovered in Philippines' ocean

  Science | January 29, 2020 8:23 IST

  Bubbling Carbon Dioxide in high concentration discovered by Texas University professor on the floor of a Philippines ocean in Verde Island Passage.

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  Philippines Volcano Eruption in Pictures: A look at massive evacuation as tens of thousands flee

  World | January 14, 2020 7:22 IST

  After a cleanup and a shift of ash-laden winds away from Manila, officials partially reopened the main airport and allowed planes to take off. President Rodrigo Duterte’s aircraft was able to land in Manila on Monday from his hometown of Davao, his spokesman said, adding he saw the extent of the disaster from the plane.

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  Philippines Volcano begins spewing lava: Timelapse video captures eruption inside main crater

  World | January 13, 2020 12:16 IST

  Red-hot lava gushed out of a Philippine volcano Monday after a sudden eruption of ash and steam that forced villagers to flee and shut down Manila’s international airport, offices and schools. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage from Taal volcano’s eruption south of the capital that began Sunday.

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  Philippines Volcano Eruption: What we know so far

  World | January 12, 2020 21:47 IST

  The volcano, named 'Taal' is located in Batangas province South of Philippine capital Manila. Such was force of the eruption, that steam, ash and rocks were hurled 10 to 15 kilometeres into the air.