Philippines was hit by an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 on Thursday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter is reported to be at Mindoro island about 160 km south of the capital Manila.

Philippines hit by major earthquake, tremors felt in Manila and nearby provinces

An erupting volcano in the Philippine capital on Monday spewed lava and broad columns of ash, which grounded hundreds of flights amid an alert for a possible "explosive eruption".

Philippines: Officials warn of tsunami as volcano spews ash, lava

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Philippines hit by major earthquake, tremors felt in Manila and nearby provinces

Philippines: Officials warn of tsunami as volcano spews ash, lava