Tag: Manila
Two dead in roadside bomb explosion in Philippines
Two people were killed on Sunday when a roadside bomb allegedly planted by communist rebels exploded when they ran over it while cycling in...
World Bank helps protect buildings in Manila against quakes
The World Bank said on Thursday it has approved a 300-million-dollar funding for the Philippines to protect public buildings in the capital, including schools...
Philippine troops kill three suspected militants
Three suspected Islamist militants were killed on Sunday in a clash with government troops in the southern Philippines, the military said.
Soldiers were on a...
5.8-magnitude earthquake jolts Philippine province, capital
An 5.8-magnitude earthquake jolted a Philippine province south of the capital on Wednesday, but no major damage or casualties was reported, officials said.
The quake’s...
Philippines declares state of calamity over African Swine Fever
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has declared a one-year nationwide state of calamity due to an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF), which has resulted...
Philippines receives single biggest delivery of Covid-19 vaccines
The Philippines on Saturday received the single biggest delivery of Covid-19 vaccines from the World Health Organization's COVAX facility, officials said.
A total of 2,030,400...
Philippine leader receives first dose of Sinopharm vaccine
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday received the first dose of China’s Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine, which has yet to get emergency use authorization in...
Typhoon’s toll hits 7 in Philippines as missing shipmates found dead
Four crew members of a cargo ship that ran aground amid a typhoon in the Philippines were found dead on Wednesday, bringing the death...
Philippines deploys more forces to patrol South China Sea
The Philippines has deployed more vessels and aircraft to patrol territories under the country’s control in the disputed South China Sea, a government task...
Thirteen drown as vehicle plunges into canal in Philippines
Thirteen people drowned when a sports utility vehicle they were riding in fell into an irrigation canal in the northern Philippines, police said Monday.
Two...
Suspected Egyptian terrorist and 2 local militants killed in Philippines
A suspected Egyptian terrorist and two Filipino Islamist militants were killed in a firefight with government troops in the southern Philippines, the military said...
Philippines calls for protest over Chinese ships in South China Sea
(dpa) - Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr on Wednesday ordered the filing of another diplomatic protest against China as 240 Chinese vessels...
Philippines and United States resume major annual military exercise
(dpa) - Troops from the Philippines and United States on Monday kicked off a major annual bilateral training exercise that was cancelled last year...
Philippines suspends use of AstraZeneca jab for people under 60
(dpa) - The Philippines on Thursday temporarily suspended the use of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine for those younger than 60 following reports from abroad of...
Duterte: South China Sea rift won’t affect friendly ties with Beijing
(dpa) - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday his country's dispute with Beijing over activity in the South China Sea will not affect...
Philippines sends more navy ships to South China Sea
dpa/GNA - The Philippine military on Thursday deployed additional Navy ships to beef up maritime patrols in the disputed South China Sea.
The deployment...
Eight communist rebels killed in clash in Philippines
dpa/GNA - Eight communist rebels were killed and 11 high-powered firearms were seized after a three-hour gun battle with soldiers in central Philippines,...
Philippines spots 200 Chinese militia ships near disputed reef
dpa/GNA – More than 200 Chinese militia vessels were spotted moored off a disputed reef in the South China Sea, a Philippine government...
Philippines reports record daily high of Covid-19 cases
dpa/GNA – The Philippines on Saturday reported a record 7,999 additional coronavirus infections, pushing the country’s national tally to 656,056.
The death toll from...
Philippines re-imposes entry restrictions amid Covid-19 surge
dpa/GNA – The Philippines on Wednesday announced new travel restrictions for foreigners as authorities scrambled to contain a surge in Covid-19 cases amid...
WHO cautions Philippines not to ignore Covid vaccine priority
dpa/GNA – A senior official of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday cautioned the Philippines against ignoring its priority list for the...
Philippine mall under lockdown as police engaged in shoot-out outside
dpa/GNA – A shoot-out between police and suspected drug dealers erupted on Wednesday outside a busy shopping mall in the Philippine capital, sending...
Philippines intercepts 25 live reptiles intended for export to Taiwan
dpa/GNA – The Philippines has intercepted 25 live reptiles concealed in bamboo chimes and lanterns intended for export to Taiwan, the Bureau of...
Philippines to receive US$25 million in aid to purchase Covid vaccines
dpa/GNA – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday announced 25 million dollars in financial aid to help the Philippines purchase vaccines against...
Philippine economy shrank 9.5 percent in 2020, worst since 1984
dpa/GNA – The Philippine economy contracted by 9.5 per cent in 2020, the worst performance in three decades, mainly due to the impact...
Philippines’ Duterte throws support behind first Covid-19 vaccine
dpa/GNA – Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte would be willing to receive the first Covid-19 vaccine in the country to ease public apprehension over...
No procession, but Filipinos turn out in droves for Black Nazarene
dpa/GNA - Hundreds of thousands of devotees turned out in Manila on Saturday to hear mass honouring a centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ...
Duterte defends use of unauthorized Covid vaccine by security team
dpa/GNA – The Philippine military on Tuesday called off an investigation into the use of an unauthorized Covid-19 vaccine on soldiers guarding President...
Magnitude-6.3 earthquake jolts Philippines
dpa/GNA – A magnitude-6.3 earthquake jolted the Philippines’ main island of Luzon, including the capital Manila, on Friday, but there were no immediate...
At least two killed as tropical depression hits Philippines
Floods and landslides caused by a tropical depression in the Philippines have left at least two people dead, police said Saturday.
The tropical depression, locally...