Philippines ends quake rescue efforts, priority now on helping the 20,000 displaced
Latest death toll at 72, not expected to go significantly higher
Over 20,000 displaced, and more than 300 injured
Marcos says infrastructure damage...
‘End of an era’: Boys’ Night Out abruptly signs off after 19 years on...
After nearly two decades on air, the iconic radio show "Boys’ Night Out" (BNO) on Magic 89.9 aired its last episode earlier than planned...
Pope Leo XIV prays for Cebu quake victims
Pope Leo XIV has offered prayers and condolences to victims of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu on Tuesday night, Cebu Archbishop...
Cebu quake leaves thousands displaced amid aftershocks
BOGO, Philippines — Thousands of people in central Philippines spent Thursday, October 2, in evacuation centres or sleeping outdoors, fearing more aftershocks two days after a magnitude-6.9 earthquake...
How safe is your face? The pros and cons of having facial recognition everywhere
Walk into a shop, board a plane, log into your bank, or scroll through your social media feed, and chances are you might be...
‘Mere political noise’: Why Senate resolution urging Duterte’s house arrest has no legal weight
International Criminal Court (ICC) assistant to counsel Kristina Conti described the Senate’s resolution urging the ICC to place former president Rodrigo Duterte under house...
How flood control projects fail the poor in the Philippines
Philippines relies on infrastructure for flood control
Advocacy group flags 'misalignment' of flood control projects
'Holistic' risk management called for to protect communities BULACAN,...
Fast food chain outlets destroyed by Cebu earthquake
A McDonald's and Jollibee outlet were destroyed by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that hit the Philippines on Tuesday. Footage shows the fast food restaurants in...
Cardinal Tagle calls on Cebu faithful to see Christ in others
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle on Tuesday called on Cebu’s new archbishop and the faithful to “look for Jesus” in the faces of others and...
Death toll from Cebu quake rises to 72
MANILA — The death toll from a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck off the central Philippines late on Tuesday has risen to 72, the civil defense agency said.
Another...
Who is ‘Tusok Tusok King’ who went viral during September 21 rally?
Despite being drenched in sweat and wearing a red shirt, a man caught attention with his plea: “Ibaba ang presyo ng fishball” during the...
Wildlife advocate and primate expert Jane Goodall dies at 91
Pioneered close study of chimpanzees in the wild
Trailblazing scientist's work featured in National Geographic
Established institute for global environmental study
Fulfilled childhood...
Pregnant woman gives birth on Cebu City sidewalk amid earthquake evacuation
Amid heavy rain and the chaos caused by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu City on Tuesday night, September 30, a pregnant woman...
China holds National Day ceremony in waters off atoll claimed by Philippines
BEIJING — China's coast guard held a National Day flag-raising ceremony on a ship in the waters off the disputed Scarborough Shoal, vowing to "stand guard"...
Smart Araneta Coliseum marks 50th anniversary of ‘Thrilla in Manila’
This October marks 50 years since the iconic boxing match known as the “Thrilla in Manila” was held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, also...