6.1 magnitude quake rocks central Philippines: USGS MANILA: A strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake rocked central Philippines early Thursday, the US Geological Survey said.... Published 16 Feb, 2023 12:48am
World 6.0-magnitude quake rocks southern Philippines: USGS GENERAL SANTOS: A 6.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the southern Philippines on Wednesday, the US Geological Service... Published 01 Feb, 2023 05:19pm
World Austin’s Manila visit to bring deal on expanded base access WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin’s visit to the Philippines this week is expected to bring an... Published 01 Feb, 2023 10:17am
World 11 people killed in Philippine storms: disaster agency MANILA: At least 11 people have died in storms across the Philippines in the past week, with more heavy rain... Published 10 Jan, 2023 05:33pm
Markets China ready to resume oil and gas talks with the Philippines, says Xi BEIJING/MANILA: China is ready to resume oil and gas talks and manage maritime issues “cordially” with the... Published 05 Jan, 2023 05:58am
World China ready to resume oil and gas talks with the Philippines, says Xi BEIJING: China is ready to resume oil and gas talks and manage maritime issues “cordially” with the Philippines,... Published 04 Jan, 2023 05:26pm
World Coral bleaching causing ‘unnecessary’ fish fights PARIS: Fish that have lost food due to mass coral bleaching are getting into more unnecessary fights, causing them... Published 04 Jan, 2023 11:41am
World Death toll from Philippine floods, landslides rises to 51 MANILA: The death toll from recent floods and landslides across the disaster-prone Philippines has risen to 51,... Published 02 Jan, 2023 03:05pm
World Power outage forces Philippines to suspend flights, shut airspace MANILA: Philippine authorities halted flights in and out of Manila on New Year’s Day due to a malfunction of air... Published 02 Jan, 2023 07:38am
World Thousands stranded at Philippine airports due to power outage MANILA: Tens of thousands of travellers were stranded at Philippine airports on Sunday after a power outage knocked... Published 01 Jan, 2023 08:06pm
World Philippines floods, landslides kill 44 after Christmas Day rains MANILA: The death toll from flooding and landslides caused by Christmas Day rains in the southern Philippines rose... Published 30 Dec, 2022 10:52am
World Philippine death toll from Christmas rains and floods rises to 13 MANILA: The death toll from Christmas day rains in southern Philippines has risen to 13, authorities said on... Published 27 Dec, 2022 11:32am
World Philippines reports eight deaths due to floods MANILA: Philippine authorities on Monday reported at least eight deaths mostly due to floods triggered by heavy ... Published 27 Dec, 2022 07:24am
World Philippines reports at least eight deaths as rains, floods disrupt Christmas celebrations MANILA: Philippine authorities on Monday reported at least eight deaths mostly due to floods triggered by heavy... Published 26 Dec, 2022 06:57pm
World Philippines floods force tens of thousands to flee homes MANILA: Christmas Day floods in the Philippines forced the evacuation of nearly 46,000 people from their homes,... Published 26 Dec, 2022 11:24am
Business & Finance US and China trade barbs over South China Sea MANILA: China’s embassy in Manila accused the United States on Tuesday of driving a wedge between the Philippines... Published 21 Dec, 2022 06:59am
Business & Finance Philippines cuts 2023 GDP growth target to 6.0-7.0% MANILA: The Philippines lowered its growth target for 2023 to 6.0%-7.0%, from 6.5%-8.0%, a government inter-agency... Published 05 Dec, 2022 10:23am
World Philippines storm death toll jumps to 98 NOVELETA: The death toll from a storm that battered the Philippines has jumped to 98, the national disaster agency... Published 31 Oct, 2022 11:01am
World Tropical storm batters Philippines capital before exit MANILA: Emergency workers scrambled to rescue residents trapped by floods in and around the Philippine capital on... Published 30 Oct, 2022 12:09pm
World Philippines’ death toll from Tropical Storm Nalgae climbs to 72 MANILA: The Philippines has recorded 72 deaths from Tropical Storm Nalgae that caused floods and landslides in... Published 29 Oct, 2022 10:18am
World Thirteen killed as storm lashes southern Philippines COTABATO: Landslides and flooding killed 13 people as heavy rain from an approaching storm lashed the southern... Published 28 Oct, 2022 10:22am
World Aftershocks rock Philippines as six hurt by strong quake MANILA: Aftershocks rocked the northern Philippines early Wednesday, hours after a strong earthquake injured at... Published 26 Oct, 2022 10:24am
Markets Asian currencies mixed in thin trading, Chinese yuan falls most Asian currencies were mixed against a choppy US dollar in thin trading on Monday, with the Chinese yuan remaining... Published 24 Oct, 2022 11:39am
Markets Philippines sees room for LNG despite renewables push MANILA: The use of LNG imports for power generation in the Philippines next year should not be a disincentive for... Published 24 Oct, 2022 07:22am
Markets Philippines sees 3 LNG import terminals starting operations in early 2023 MANILA: Three government-approved LNG import terminal projects in the Philippines are expected to begin commercial... Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:17pm
World ASEAN condemns lack of Myanmar peace progress PHNOM PENH: Southeast Asian ministers Friday condemned the lack of progress on a crisis resolution plan for coup-hit... Published 05 Aug, 2022 11:56am
World Hundreds of aftershocks shake earthquake-hit northern Philippines MANILA: Anxious residents slept outside after hundreds of aftershocks rattled the earthquake-hit northern... Published 28 Jul, 2022 09:55am
World Powerful 7.1 earthquake strikes Philippines; at least 4 dead MANILA: A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the northern Philippine island of Luzon on Wednesday killing four... Updated 27 Jul, 2022 12:09pm
World Marcos Jr sworn in as Philippine president MANILA: The son of the Philippines’ late dictator Ferdinand Marcos was sworn in as president Thursday, completing a... Published 30 Jun, 2022 11:02am
World ‘Number one adviser’: Philippine First Lady to play key role MANILA: The Philippines’ new first lady Louise Araneta-Marcos insists she has no interest in joining her husband’s... Published 27 Jun, 2022 10:08am