Four injured in S. Philippines earthquake
Manila – Four people were injured in a 5.2- magnitude earthquake that jolted southern Philippine province of North Cotabato on Saturday, local officials said on Sunday.About 32 houses were destroyed and 123 others were damaged in the province’s Makilala town, … Continue reading Four injured in S. Philippines earthquake
Philippines: Ten die in Typhoon Fung-Wong
MANILA – Typhoo Fung-Wong, which was enhanced by southwest monsoon, left at least ten people dead  and seven injured in the northern parts of the Philippines, including Metro Manila, the state disaster management agency said Saturday. In its 8:00 a.m. report, … Continue reading Philippines: Ten die in Typhoon Fung-Wong
Philippines jumped 7 notches higher in the WEF rankings
Manila – The Philippines continued to improve its competitiveness on the global stage amid reforms that have allowed the country to gain some ground against its better-placed neighbors. Results of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Competitiveness Report for 2014 … Continue reading Philippines jumped 7 notches higher in the WEF rankings
Cebu Pacific to launch direct flight to Myanmar
Yangon – Cebu Pacific Air, the Philippines’ largest low-cost carrier, will launch direct flights to Myanmar’s two main cities – Yangon and Mandalay – in early 2015, airline sources announced on Thursday.The direct flight is planned in the wake of increased business … Continue reading Cebu Pacific to launch direct flight to Myanmar
7.4 million Filipinos at risk of poverty: ADB report
Manila – More than 7.4 million Filipinos are vulnerable to joining the ranks of the poor due to food insecurity and natural and economic shocks, according to a report published by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday.In its report titled … Continue reading 7.4 million Filipinos at risk of poverty: ADB report