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COVID-19: Philippines to lift travel ban on India, 9 other countries

Passengers coming from these countries shall comply with the appropriate entry, testing, and quarantine protocols

04 Sep 2021 1:58 PM

Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines

Authorities evacuate tens of thousands of people while trying to avoid the virus risks of overcrowding emergency shelters

14 May 2020 3:47 PM

Broadcaster shutdown a warning to critics of Philippines government

The Philippines has long ranked as one of the world's most dangerous places to work as a journalist

06 May 2020 1:09 PM

Asian Development Bank triples covid19 response package to $20 billion

Asian Development Bank sees India's economic growth slipping to 4% in FY21

13 Apr 2020 5:11 PM

Typhoon Kammuri to make landfall, Philippines carries out evacuation

Kammuri was expected to make landfall late Monday or early Tuesday and then pass to the south of the capital.

03 Dec 2019 3:24 PM

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Toll in Philippine quakes climbs to 21

The government said aid has reached affected communities and instructed people sleeping near the road to go to evacuation centres for help.

03 Nov 2019 4:41 PM

Hotel collapses after 6.5 magnitude earthquake in southern Philippines

The integrity of several buildings and homes on Mindanao have been weakened by a 6.3 earthquake that struck on October 16.

31 Oct 2019 2:10 PM

6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes southern Philippines: US Geological Survey

It was near the town of Kisante and less than 100 kilometers (60 miles) from Davao City.

29 Oct 2019 12:45 PM

India deeply committed to strengthening bonds with diaspora: Prez Kovind in Manila

Kovind said that the Indian embassy in Manila will begin printing passports so as to reduce the time taken for issuance of new passports.

20 Oct 2019 7:03 PM

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte injured in motorcycle crash

The crash came 10 days after Duterte -- the oldest person to be elected Philippine Prez-- disclosed he is suffering from myasthenia gravis.

17 Oct 2019 2:03 PM

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5 killed in Philippines earthquake; over 200 aftershocks registered

At least 60 others also injured in Tulunan town in North Cotabato, and in Magsaysay and Digos in Davao del Sur, media reports suggest.

17 Oct 2019 9:06 AM

Trade tensions darken growth outlook for developing Asia: ADB

Growth in the region was 5.9 per cent in 2018.

25 Sep 2019 12:33 PM

Suspected woman suicide bomber killed in Philippines explosion: army

The incident would be the fourth suicide bombing in the restive southern Philippines in 14 months.

09 Sep 2019 2:08 PM

US woman arrested with baby hidden in bag at Philippines airport

Philippine officials said Jennifer Erin Talbot was able to pass through airport immigration counter on Wednesday without declaring the baby.

06 Sep 2019 12:33 PM

10-year-old boy eaten by crocodile after being snatched from boat in Philippines

His father failed to find the boy after an overnight search, but a fisherman discovered the child's half-eaten remains.

14 Aug 2019 7:59 PM

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31 died, 3 missing in Philippines ferries disaster

The three boats were buffeted by strong winds and big waves triggered by monsoon rains affected main Luzon island, Western Visayas region.

05 Aug 2019 10:48 AM

At least 9 children dead, 16 hurt in Philippines truck crash

The students from two village schools were to attend a cultural, health and sports festival in the town center.

19 Jul 2019 2:35 PM

51 injured as quake rocks southern Philippines

The country's most recent deadly quake occurred in April when at least 11 people were killed in a 6.3-magnitude temblor.

13 Jul 2019 10:58 AM

261 Hospitalised after Ex-Philippine First Lady's 90th Birthday Bash

The health ministry said 261 well-wishers had been rushed to nine hospitals after eating food that had been prepared for 2,500 people.

03 Jul 2019 6:11 PM

Former Philippine first lady's 90th Birthday bash ruined as 261 hospitalised

Emergency rooms in the city's Pasig area were inundated with patients vomiting and suffering from diarrhoea and dizziness.

03 Jul 2019 5:17 PM

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