Philippines' Taal Volcano spewing ash in series of minor eruptions 

Philippines residents evacuated as tropical storm Fengshen brings heavy rains


An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 was registered off the coast of the Philippines, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center reported. According to the provided data, the epicenter was located 35 kilometers (21.7 miles) southwest of the city of Ormoc, which has a population of over 238,545 and the quake originated at a depth of 10 kilometers (some 6.2 miles).There has been no information as of yet about possible casualties or damage caused by the natural calamity. Watch To know more on this!

Philippines Earthquake: 5.3 Magnitude Quake Hits Philippines Coast

The US Army has confirmed that it will not conduct a live-fire test of its Typhon missile system in the Philippines, despite earlier deployments to Luzon as part of the 2024 Salaknib military drill. This clarification comes amid rising tensions and warnings from China.

Not planning to carry out live-fire in Philippines, says US army

Missiles and drones were fired into more than half of Ukraine's regions by Russia on Monday (Aug 26), confirmed the head of the country's Air Force. In other news, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has alleged that the US government had pressured his company to censor content related to COVID-19 at the peak of the global pandemic.

Morning news brief: Macron rejects left-wing govt; Philippines blames China for regional instability, and more

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday (June 19) resigned from the Cabinet of President Ferdinand Marcos, said the presidential palace. In a statement, presidential spokesperson Cheloy Garafil said Duterte has "tendered her resignation as member of the cabinet" and will no longer serve as secretary of education.

Who is Sara Duterte? Philippine Vice President resigns from President Marcos' cabinet

The Philippines summoned a Chinese diplomat on Thursday (May 2) to protest Beijing's use of water cannons against Filipino vessels at a shoal in the South China Sea.

Tensions rise in South China sea: Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over water cannon incident

A village settlement that dates back nearly 300 years, which was submerged by a dam in the 1970s, has resurfaced in the northern Philippines as a result of an extended period of drought.

300-year-old ancient submerged village rises from depths during severe Philippine drought

In a first since 2022, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin had a telephone conversation with Chinese Admiral Dong Jun on Tuesday (April 16). US Defence Secretary and his Chinese counterpart talked about “defence relations” and international security concerns ranging from North Korea's recent provocations to Russia's war with Ukraine.

US defence secretary and Chinese counterpart hold first talks since 2022

The top American diplomat Anthony Blinken has assured the Phillipines, a key Washington ally of America's support amid heightened tensions with China.

US: Antony Blinken underscores 'Ironclad' support for the Phillipines

There has been a dangerous flare-up in the South China Sea with at least two collisions between Philippine and Chinese vessels. Chinese coast guard ships have also fired water cannon at a Philippine supply vessel. Manila is accusing China of harassing and blocking its supply vessels near the Second Thomas Shoal. A defence treaty between the U.S. and the Philippines says the two countries must defend each other if attacked. Is war imminent in the South China Sea?

Is a war breaking out in South China Sea? Chinese, Philippine ships collide in dangerous flare-up

China levies fresh accusations at the Philippines. China has alleged that the Philippines brings outside forces to intervene. Beijing has said it is "willing to work with Manila on sea-related issues." Watch the video to know more!

South China Sea remains a point of convention between China & Phillipines, former accuses latter

The Philippines and China continue their blame game in the territory of the South China Sea. In the latest the Philippines has accused China of using water canons to obstruct three of its vessels.

What is behind rising China-Phillipines tensions? All you need to know

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake shook the southern Philippines on Sunday, intensifying the prevailing anxiety in the region. The US Geological Survey reported this seismic event as one among the series of potent aftershocks experienced since the previous day's more powerful quake.

Southern Philippines shaken by magnitude 6.6 earthquake following Saturday’s 7.6 tremor

In a move aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and boosting the capabilities of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), the Indian government has offered at least seven helicopters for use in the Philippines' rescue and humanitarian efforts during disasters.

India offers seven helicopters to enhance Philippines coast guard's rescue and humanitarian capabilities

In a significant legal triumph for renowned Filipino journalist Maria Ressa and her news platform, Rappler, a trial court handed down an acquittal on tax fraud charges.

Nobel laureate Maria Ressa acquitted of tax fraud in Philippines

At least 19 people were killed on Thursday when a passenger boat capsized due to strong winds near the Philippine capital, Manila, as reported by Reuters news agency quoting the municipal disaster agency.

At least 19 dead as passenger boat capsizes by strong winds near Manila

A Chicago man named Karl Quilter has received a 30-year prison sentence for his involvement in soliciting sexually explicit content from young girls in the Philippines, AFP reported.

Chicago man sentenced to 30 years for sexually exploiting Filipino girls

Sixteen children, aged between 10 and 18, have been rescued in the Philippines after Australian police discovered sexually explicit material on the phone of a man arrested in Sydney.

How discovery of explicit material on a phone in Sydney led to rescue  of 16 abused children in Philippines

US President Joe Biden hosted Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House and reaffirmed US support for the security of the Philippines while stressing the "deep friendship" the two countries share, as worries about Chinese Navy harassment of Philippine vessels mount.

Promise of ‘deep friendship’: US, Philippines recommit to boost military ties amid China’s aggression

A British man was left stranded in the Philippines after his cruise liner left the port without him. Christopher Chapel invested about $21K in what he thought would be a memorable, around-the-world voyage.

Ultimate disappointment! British man spends $21K on dream cruise; it leaves the port without him

The rescuers have found the bodies of all four people who were on board the fateful Cessna 340 aircraft that crashed on the western side of Mount Mayon — one of the Philippines' most active volcanoes.

Bodies of all four killed in plane crash on active volcano in Philippines found

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr previewed his multibillion-dollar sovereign wealth fund during a soft-launch at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

WION Fineprint | Marcos Jr promotes wealth fund at Davos 2023

Israel gets a far-right coalition as Likud's Benjamin Netanyahu gets the support of Religious Zionism. Italy, which is moving in the same far-right direction, is going to be ruled by neo-fascist in the form of its first female president, Giorgia Meloni.

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