One killed, one missing in Philippine ferry fire MANILA: At least one person was killed after a fire engulfed a Philippine ferry on Sunday, authorities said, forcing... Published 26 Jun, 2022 05:07pm
World ‘Deepest shipwreck’: US WWII ship found off Philippines MANILA: A US navy destroyer sunk during World War II has been found nearly 7,000 metres (23,000 feet) below sea... Published 25 Jun, 2022 01:05pm
Markets Philippines sells $195mn worth of T-bills at higher yields MANILA: Following are the results of the Philippine Bureau of the Treasury’s (BTr) auction of T-bills on Monday: ... Published 20 Jun, 2022 10:28am
World Philippines raises alert level at restive volcano after spewing cloud of ash MANILA: A restive volcano in the central Philippines spewed a column of ash at least 1 km (0.6 mile) into the sky on... Published 05 Jun, 2022 12:05pm
World Seven fishermen missing after Philippine sea collision MANILA: Rescuers searched waters off the Philippines on Sunday for seven people missing after a collision between a... Published 29 May, 2022 10:03am
World At least seven dead after blaze on Philippine passenger ferry MANILA: Seven people have died after a high-speed Philippine ferry carrying 134 people caught fire on Monday, with... Published 23 May, 2022 10:18am
World Soaring food, fuel ramp up social unrest risk for emerging markets: report LONDON: Rising fuel and food prices look set to stoke an “inevitable” rise in civil unrest, with developing... Published 11 May, 2022 11:40am
World Philippine dictator’s son wins landslide presidential victory MANILA: The son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos cemented a landslide presidential election victory... Published 10 May, 2022 11:50am
World Son of Philippines dictator Marcos headed for presidency with huge election lead MANILA: Ferdinand Marcos Jr looked on course for a huge victory in the Philippines presidential election on Monday,... Published 09 May, 2022 07:24pm
World Three security guards shot dead at Philippine polling station DAVAO: Three security guards were killed Monday when gunmen opened fire at a polling station in a restive region of... Published 09 May, 2022 09:43am
Technology Philippine consumers use app to counter record retail fuel prices MANILA: Philippine motorcycle enthusiast John Aldwin Bagabagon rode easier than many other local motorcyclists and... Published 06 May, 2022 11:18am
World Death toll from Philippines landslides, floods hits 115 ABUYOG: The death toll from landslides and flooding in the Philippines triggered by tropical storm Megi hit 115 on... Published 14 Apr, 2022 11:06am
World Death toll from Philippines landslides, floods rises to 58 BAYBAY: The death toll from landslides and floods in the Philippines rose to 58 on Wednesday, official tallies... Published 13 Apr, 2022 09:26am
World Search for survivors in Philippine villages hit by landslides MANILA: Rescuers hampered by mud and rain searched Tuesday for survivors of landslides that smashed into villages in... Published 12 Apr, 2022 09:46am
Markets Philippines raises $366mn from T-bill auction as yields drop MANILA: Following are the results of the Philippine Bureau of the Treasury’s (BTr) auction of T-bills on... Published 11 Apr, 2022 11:06am
Markets Philippines raises $266mn at T-bill auction; yields climb MANILA: Following are the results of the Philippine Bureau of the Treasury’s (BTr) auction of T-bills on... Published 21 Mar, 2022 12:03pm
World Philippines approves emergency use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 drug Paxlovid MANILA: The Philippines has approved the emergency use of Paxlovid, Pfizer’s COVID-19 drug, the country’s food and... Published 11 Mar, 2022 10:29am
Sports Cricket 'fairy tale': Philippines amateurs chase World Cup berth MANILA: The Philippines is better known for boxers than batsmen and its cricket team has not played for three years,... Published 14 Feb, 2022 10:54am
World Philippines to acquire 32 new Black Hawk helicopters MANILA: The Philippines is buying 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters from Poland-based Sikorsky Aircraft subsidiary PZL... Published 16 Jan, 2022 12:33pm
Print Philippines to acquire missile system from India for $375m MANILA: The Philippines has finalised a deal to acquire a shore-based anti-ship missile system from India for nearly... Published 16 Jan, 2022 04:17am
Business & Finance Philippine Nov trade deficit hits biggest since April 2017 MANILA: The Philippines posted a trade deficit of $4.71 billion in November, government data on Tuesday showed, the... Published 11 Jan, 2022 11:19am
Markets Asian FX fall on hawkish Fed; Indonesian rupiah and Thai baht lead losses Most Asian currencies fell on Thursday after minutes from the latest US Federal Reserve meeting indicated the ... Updated 06 Jan, 2022 11:54am
World Philippines widens Covid restrictions outside capital MANILA: The Philippines will expand coronavirus restrictions in Manila from Wednesday to include more than 11 ... Published 04 Jan, 2022 09:34am
World Philippines lifts ban on new open-pit mines MANILA: The Philippines has lifted a four-year ban on new open-pit mines, an official said Wednesday, in a bid to... Published 29 Dec, 2021 09:54am
World Philippines to buy two new South Korean warships for $556 million MANILA: The Philippines has ordered two new warships from South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries, Defence Secretary... Published 28 Dec, 2021 01:52pm
World Philippines typhoon death toll rises to 388: govt MANILA: The death toll from one of the most destructive typhoons to hit the Philippines in recent years rose to 388... Published 27 Dec, 2021 11:41am
World More than 90 dead in Philippines typhoon MANILA: More than 90 people have been killed in the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year, official... Published 20 Dec, 2021 06:29am
World More than 100 dead in Philippines typhoon: officials MANILA: More than 100 people have been killed in the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year, official... Published 19 Dec, 2021 05:27pm
World Philippines’ election agency rejects bid to disqualify Marcos Jr MANILA: Electoral authorities in the Philippines have rejected the first of a series of complaints seeking to... Published 19 Dec, 2021 04:37am
World Thousands flee homes as super typhoon lashes Philippines DAPA: Thousands of people in the Philippines had fled their homes and beachfront resorts as super typhoon Rai lashed... Updated 16 Dec, 2021 11:34am
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