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Foreign tourists are still banned from entering the country except for holders of special visas such as diplomats and foreign spouses of Filipino citizens. (Representational image: AFP)

COVID-19: Philippines to lift travel ban on India, 9 other countries

Passengers coming from these countries shall comply with the appropriate entry, testing, and quarantine protocols

04 Sep 2021 1:58 PM

Dark clouds envelop the skies as workers fold a billboard to prepare for the coming of typhoon Vongfong in Manila. (AP)

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Authorities evacuate tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters

14 May 2020 3:47 PM

Broadcaster shutdown a warning to critics of Philippines government

The Philippines has long ranked as one of the world's most dangerous places to work as a journalist

06 May 2020 1:09 PM

The 6.6-magnitude and 6.5-magnitude quakes hit the island of Mindanao two days apart, destroying buildings and displacing tens of thousands of residents. (Photo: File)

Toll in Philippine quakes climbs to 21

The government said aid has reached affected communities and instructed people sleeping near the road to go to evacuation centres for help.

03 Nov 2019 4:41 PM

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 struck central Mindanao in the southern Philippines, causing at least one hotel on the island to collapse, a disaster official said on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Hotel collapses after 6.5 magnitude earthquake in southern Philippines

The integrity of several buildings and homes on Mindanao have been weakened by a 6.3 earthquake that struck on October 16.

31 Oct 2019 2:10 PM

The US Geological Survey says the 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Tuesday morning on Mindanao island in the south. Philippine seismologists said it was a lower magnitude of 6.4. (Representational Image)

6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes southern Philippines: US Geological Survey

It was near the town of Kisante and less than 100 kilometers (60 miles) from Davao City.

29 Oct 2019 12:45 PM

India deeply committed to strengthening bonds with diaspora: Prez Kovind in Manila

Kovind said that the Indian embassy in Manila will begin printing passports so as to reduce the time taken for issuance of new passports.

20 Oct 2019 7:03 PM

Five people were killed after an earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck Philippines' southern province of North Cotabato on Wednesday, local officials said on Thursday. (Representational Image)

5 killed in Philippines earthquake; over 200 aftershocks registered

At least 60 others also injured in Tulunan town in North Cotabato, and in Magsaysay and Digos in Davao del Sur, media reports suggest.

17 Oct 2019 9:06 AM

Developing Asia, a group of 45 countries across Asia and the Pacific, will likely grow 5.4 per cent this year and 5.5 per cent next year, down from the 5.7 per cent and 5.6 per cent growth forecast in July, the ADB said.

Trade tensions darken growth outlook for developing Asia: ADB

Growth in the region was 5.9 per cent in 2018.

25 Sep 2019 12:33 PM

The death toll from the sinking of three ferry boats off the coast of central Philippine provinces of Iloilo and Guimaras on Sunday has risen to 31, with three people still missing. (Photo: ANI/ Representational Image)

31 died, 3 missing in Philippines ferries disaster

The three boats were buffeted by strong winds and big waves triggered by monsoon rains affected main Luzon island, Western Visayas region.

05 Aug 2019 10:48 AM

Police investigator Nelson Saquibal says several of the injured, including the driver, were brought to a hospital after the accident in Boljoon town in central Cebu province. (Photo: Representative Image/File)

At least 9 children dead, 16 hurt in Philippines truck crash

The students from two village schools were to attend a cultural, health and sports festival in the town center.

19 Jul 2019 2:35 PM

The 5.8-magnitude quake struck the northeast coast of Mindanao island at 4:42 am (2042 GMT Friday) at a depth of 11.8 kilometres (7.3 miles), with residents reporting at least three less intense aftershocks. (Representational Image)

51 injured as quake rocks southern Philippines

The country's most recent deadly quake occurred in April when at least 11 people were killed in a 6.3-magnitude temblor.

13 Jul 2019 10:58 AM

Chaos erupted at Imelda Marcos's 90th birthday party. (Photo: AFP)

261 Hospitalised after Ex-Philippine First Lady's 90th Birthday Bash

The health ministry said 261 well-wishers had been rushed to nine hospitals after eating food that had been prepared for 2,500 people.

03 Jul 2019 6:11 PM

The health ministry said 261 well-wishers had been rushed to nine hospitals by Wednesday afternoon after eating food that had been prepared for 2,500 people. (Photo: AP)

Former Philippine first lady's 90th Birthday bash ruined as 261 hospitalised

Emergency rooms in the city's Pasig area were inundated with patients vomiting and suffering from diarrhoea and dizziness.

03 Jul 2019 5:17 PM

Duterte has a history of making controversial and contradictory remarks about the LGBT community. (Photo:AP)

'Used to be gay, beautiful women cured me': Philippine President Duterte

Duterte went on to say that he was 'cured' after meeting current partner Honeylet Avancena.

03 Jun 2019 12:22 PM

The Philippine government recalled its ambassador and consuls in Canada last week over Ottawa’s failure to comply with a May 15 deadline to take back the garbage. (Photo:AP)

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte wants to send 'garbage' back to Canada

Duterte has moved to have truckloads of garbage that Filipino officials say were illegally shipped to the Philippines years ago.

23 May 2019 10:08 AM

The Philippines is part of the Pacific 'Ring of Fire'. (Representational Photo)

6.4-magnitude quake hits southern Philippines: USGS

A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines island of Luzon on Monday afternoon.

22 Apr 2019 3:36 PM

Alain Robert, dubbed the 'French Spider-Man', has scaled more than 100 structures without ropes or other safety equipment. (Photo: AFP)

It's jail time again for the 'French Spider-Man'

'French Spiderman' arrested after scaling Manila skyscraper.

30 Jan 2019 1:13 PM

The 94-year-old, from the Chinese city of Xiamen, founded the Philippines' largest shopping centre chain (Photo:File)

Philippines' richest man Sy dies at 94

The Philippines' wealthiest man Henry Sy died on Saturday, his conglomerate has announced.

19 Jan 2019 1:51 PM

Dozens of people believed buried in the landslide probably did not survive, the mayor of Itogon said Monday, although rescuers kept digging through mud and debris covering a chapel where they had taken shelter. (Photo: AP)

Philippines typhoon Mangkhut toll hits 81, expected to rise

Mangkhut swamped farm fields in nation's agricultural north and smashed houses when it tore through with violent winds and heavy rains.

19 Sep 2018 1:25 PM

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