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...
Dozens killed as powerful quake strikes Cebu
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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
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Why clips of Sarah Discaya drinking soda during Senate hearing went viral
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Bicol dioceses launch aid drives for Masbate typhoon victims
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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...
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Marcos proposes P7.2 trillion budget for 2027
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