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Philippines: At least 14 injured in new earthquake, hospital evacuated

Cebu, Philippines — At least 14 people were injured during a 5.7-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Cebu Islandin the central Philippines on Monday morning, local authorities reported. The quake struck just after 1 a.m., two weeks after a major earthquake devastated......

New collision in the South China sea rekindles tensions between the Philippines and China

A new maritime clash has reignited tensions between Beijing and Manila. The Philippine Coast Guard accused a Chinese vessel on Sunday of “deliberately” ramming one of its ships anchored near a disputed island in the South China Sea, while China blamed the Philippines for being “entirely......

Powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes near the Philippines, tsunami warning issued

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Philippines early Friday, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning and urge coastal residents to move to higher ground. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the tremor occurred around 20......

Typhoon Bualoi leaves 35 dead in Vietnam and the Philippines

The death toll from Typhoon Bualoi has risen sharply as authorities in Vietnam and the Philippines assess the damage left in its wake. On Monday, officials confirmed at least 11 fatalities in Vietnam and 24 in the Philippines, where the storm first made landfall late last week. Bualoi......

Super typhoon Ragasa forces mass evacuations in Asia

More than 10,000 people sought refuge in schools and evacuation centers in the Philippines on Monday as super typhoon Ragasa unleashed torrential rains and violent winds across the northern regions of the country and southern Taiwan. According to the national weather agency, wind gusts reached 265 km/h......

Evacuations underway in the Philippines and Taiwan ahead of Typhoon Ragasa

Authorities in the Philippines and Taiwan are organizing evacuations as Typhoon Ragasa approaches, intensifying while moving toward southern China. The storm is expected to make landfall around midday on the Babuyan Islands in the Philippines, located approximately 740 kilometers south of Taiwan. On......

Investigation into missing cockfighters points to volcanic lake

Filipino authorities are probing claims that 34 cockfighting enthusiasts, who vanished three years ago, were murdered and disposed of in Taal Lake, which is situated around an active volcano. The men, previously accused of manipulating cockfighting matches, disappeared in the capital, Manila, and surrounding......

Philippines and Morocco celebrate 50 years of ties through music and cultural connection

The Philippines and Morocco commemorated 50 years of diplomatic ties this week with a celebration that transcended formality, offering a vibrant display of culture and shared humanity. In Rabat, the Philippine Embassy hosted an event where Kontra-GaPi, a renowned ensemble from the University of the......

Japan and Philippines pledge stronger security cooperation

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, during his first official visit to the Philippines since taking office in October, emphasized the mutual commitment between Japan and the Philippines to resist any attempts to alter the status quo in the East and South China Seas through force or intimidation. During......