Philippine death toll from typhoon Rammasun rises to 64
Manila – The number of people killed in typhoon Rammasun in the Philippines further increased to 64, while five others have remained missing, the state disaster agency said Friday. Forty-three of those who died came from Calabarzon Region, two from the … Continue reading Philippine death toll from typhoon Rammasun rises to 64
Philippines calls for probe into ill-fated Malaysia Airlines flight MH17
Manila – The Philippine government on Friday called for a thorough and immediate investigation into the crash of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which reportedly killed 298 people, including three Filipinos. “The government is one with the international community in calling for … Continue reading Philippines calls for probe into ill-fated Malaysia Airlines flight MH17
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits S. Philippines
MANILA, July 14 (Xinhua) — An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of the southern Philippine province of Davao Occidental at 3:59 p.m., local time on Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) … Continue reading Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits S. Philippines
Philippine president rejects resignation of controversial gov’t official
Manila – Philippine President Benigno Aquino III said Friday that he did not accept the resignation of Budget Secretary Florencio Abad who is currently embroiled in a controversy involving the government’s economic stimulus package. Aquino made the announcement during the presentation … Continue reading Philippine president rejects resignation of controversial gov’t official
Philippines, Myanmar seek stronger military ties
Manila/Bangkok – The Philippines and Myanmar are targeting to sign an agreement that will strengthen their military ties, a senior government official said here Thursday.Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin issued the statement a day after Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, commander-in-chief of … Continue reading Philippines, Myanmar seek stronger military ties