The coronavirus pandemic has led to several creative measures introduced for a new-normal to avoid the deadly virus and in a first Philippines' lawmakers have passed a bill in the House of Representatives to legislate a Covid-safe form of greeting.

A new way to greet: Philippines lawmakers approve bill for Covid-safe gesture

A major earthquake was detected at sea near the Philippines on Thursday evening. United States Geological Survey (USGS) pegged the intensity of the earthquake at 7.

Philippines: Magnitude 7 earthquake detected at sea

'Presidency is no job for a woman', says President of The Philippines Rodrigo Duterte. He is the same man who boasted about assaulting women. Duterte now says women are too emotional and unfit for a leadership role.

Gravitas: Duterte: Presidency no job for a woman

Indonesian police on Wednesday shot down two Indonesian militants linked to 2019 Philippine church blast, said the authorities. The officers arrested scores of pro-Islamic State radicals.

Indonesian police gun down two militants linked to 2019 Philippine church bombing

Sitting in gondolas, moviegoers in the Philippine capital are enjoying films while keeping safe amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Venice Grand Canal set up a screen in an outdoor "canal" of the upscale mall earlier in December and started showing films for those who miss the big screen as theatres have been closed since mid-March to stop the spread of the virus.

Philippines: Float-in cinema helps Manila moviegoers with social distancing

With many cinemas closed due to the pandemic, people have grown a custom to watching movies in their own homes. But in the Philippines, a Venice themed open-air mall has introduced float-in cinemas.

Your Story: Philippines introduces float-in cinemas inside a Venice themed open-air mall

Several members of the Philippines's President's security team have been injected with a Chinese-made coronavirus vaccine making them the first Philippines nationals to receive any vaccine against COVID-19.

Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte's security team gets COVID-19 vaccine without approval

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake rocked Philippines on Friday, US Geological Survey said. Residents of Manila reported buildings shaking and Christmas Day masses were interrupted.

Earthquake rocks Philippines on Christmas Day

The 'age of consent' often becomes an excuse for sexual predators. The Philippines has decided to raise the age to 16 years. What is the age of consent in other countries? Where does India stand? WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: The Philippines to raise the age of consent

The Philippines is set to raise the age of sexual consent from the age of 12 to 16. Once the bill is approved, the legal age for sexual consent in the Catholic-majority country would go up.

Philippines to raise age of sexual consent from 12 to 16

Philippine cinema offers Venice-themed movie watching experience

Like giant octopuses or Dinosaurs, jellyfish are not the stuff of legends. They are the stuff of fear, and excruciating pain. Ask any open water swimmer or even an average beachgoer and they will tell you how these pixie-like, free-swimming wisps can give you hell.

You can literally swim with jellyfish and touch them on this island

UK has asked it's independent regulator to assess Astrazeneca vaccine for possible rollout. WION brings you a report.

UK regulatory to study Aztrazeneca vaccine

With a helmet, aviator sunglasses and a custom motorcycle jacket, Bogie, an 11-year-old mixed breed dog in the Philippines, has captured attention for travelling all around the country on a motorcycle with his owner.

Meet Bogie the Filipino motorcycle dog

The death toll from Typhoon Vamco that ransacked the Philippines this week has climbed to 67, the country's national disaster agency said on Sunday. According to the Philippines police and army, Vamco has left 22 people missing.

Death toll from Typhoon Vamco rises to 67 in the Philippines, 12 missing

Philippine coast guard and disaster agencies scrambled on Saturday to rescue thousands in a northern province flooded by Typhoon Vamco, the country`s deadliest cyclone this year.

Philippines scrambles to rescue thousands after Typhoon Vamco

Police and soldiers in the Philippines searched for dozens of people still missing on Friday after Typhoon Vamco killed at least 39 people and caused some of the worst flooding in years in the capital Manila and nearby provinces.

Philippines hunts for dozens missing after its deadliest typhoon this year

Heavy rain effectively shut down Manila, the sprawling capital of 12 million people, and surrounding areas.

Typhoon Vamco lashes the Philippines, paralyses parts of Manila

The most powerful typhoon to hit the Philippines this year destroyed tens of thousands of homes and killed at least 16 people, officials said Monday, as communications to the worst-hit areas remained cut off.

Typhoon Goni batters Philippines, leaves 16 dead

The strongest typhoon of the year so far made landfall on Catanduanes Island at 4:50 am (2050 GMT Saturday) with maximum sustained wind speeds of 225 kilometres (140 miles) per hour, the state weather forecaster said.

Super typhoon slams philippines | Typhoon Goni is this year's strongest storm so far

At least four people were killed as Typhoon Goni pounded the Philippines Sunday with authorities warning of "catastrophic" conditions in the hardest-hit regions where hundreds of thousands have fled their homes.

Typhoon Goni weakens as it crosses Philippines, leaves four dead

Philippine officials on Saturday ordered evacuation of residents in the southern part of the main Luzon island as a category 5 storm approaches the nation. This storm -- Typhoon Goni, with 215 kph (133 miles) sustained winds and gusts of up to 265 kph (164 mph) -- is being considered the world's strongest this year.

Philippines orders evacuation ahead of world's strongest 2020 typhoon

Vietnam is preparing to evacuate over 1.3mn people ahead of Typhoon Molave, which is expected to make landfall on Wednesday.

Vietnam prepares to evacuate 1.3 mn people as Typhoon Molave approaches

A search operation was under way Monday for seven fishermen in the Philippines as a typhoon swept across the archipelago. Typhoon Molave flooded the low-lying areas and forcing thousands of people into emergency shelters.

Typhoon Molave drenches Philippines, seven fishermen go missing

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