Dozens killed as powerful quake strikes Cebu
More than 150 injured, hospital overwhelmed in Bogo cityNo tsunami threat, multiple aftershocks recordedCoast Guard sends vessel with medical personnel reinforcementsPresident mobilises cabinet,...
BSP projects current account deficit at 3.3% of GDP
MANILA — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas projected on Wednesday that the country will post a current account deficit equal to 3.3% of GDP in...
Cebu quake death toll rises to 69 , official says
More than 150 injured, hospital overwhelmed in Bogo cityNo tsunami threat, multiple aftershocks recordedPresident Marcos Jr assures swift assistance, expresses condolencesMANILA — The death toll...
Death toll rises to 27 after powerful quake hits central Philippines
Officials warn death toll may rise as rescuers access collapsed buildingsSan Remigio declared state of calamity, appeals for aidNo tsunami threat, but strong...
Meet the Filipinos trapped in a nightmare by online loansharks
More Filipinos in cycle of debt to online lendersVictims face harassment, threatsLow levels of financial inclusion in PhilippinesMANILA, Sept 26 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) —...
Why clips of Sarah Discaya drinking soda during Senate hearing went viral
Images and clips of government contractor Sarah Discaya drinking soft drinks during a Senate hearing sparked buzz online, as Filipnos recalled her husband’s claims...
Bicol dioceses launch aid drives for Masbate typhoon victims
Catholic dioceses across Bicol appealed Friday for help to communities in Masbate devastated by Typhoon Opong, urging parishioners to contribute through second collections...
At least three dead as ‘Opong’ sweeps through Philippines
MANILA — At least three people were killed in the Philippines after a tropical storm, which intensified into a typhoon before hitting land late on Thursday, swept...
Filipinos fume over code word ‘basura’ for flood kickbacks
Filipinos, including several public figures, condemned the use of the code word “basura” or trash to refer to bags of alleged kickbacks from corruption-ridden...
Public urged not to forget missing sabungeros amid flood issue
Discussions about other national issues that deserve equal attention arose as Filipinos continued to talk about the flood control controversy.On Thursday, September 25,...













