Philippines

Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes Mindanao, Philippines region

MANILA, Aug 9 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 struck Mindanao, Philippines, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported on Wednesday. The quake was at a depth of 10 kilometers…

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Powerful typhoon Doksuri lashes Philippines, threatens Taiwan and China

Super typhoon batters northern Philippines, one killed Taiwan cuts back on transportation services Southern China braces for worst storm in 10 years By Karen Lema, Bernard Orr and Yimou Lee…

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Photo Story: Fire breaks out at Manila’s Central Post Office

People look on as flames and smoke rise from the burning Philippine Central Post Office building in Manila, Philippines, on Monday 22 May 2023. A massive fire hit the Central…

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Marcos says Philippines bases could be ‘useful’ if Taiwan attacked

By Michael Martina, Don Durfee and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, May 4 (Reuters) - Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Thursday that granting U.S. access to Philippine military bases was…

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UPDATED: Manila airport power restored, as outage triggers flight cancellations

A total of 48 Cebu Pacific domestic flights cancelled Transportation minister says outage to be investigated MANILA, May 1 (Reuters) - Regular power supply has been restored at the main…

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Photo Story: Penitents nailed to wooden crosses on Good Friday in the Philippines

Filipino penitent Roberto Quiroz being nailed to a cross is reflected on a man's sunglasses on Good Friday in Santo Tomas, Pampanga, Philippines, 07 April 2023. Religious activities resumed following…

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Philippine leader cheers European Commission’s move as job losses for 50,000 seafarers averted

MANILA, April 2 (Reuters) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Sunday welcomed the European Commission's (EC) decision to continue recognising certificates issued by his country for Filipino seafarers, saying…

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Photo story: At least 30 passengers dead after fire on ferry in Basilan

A handout photo made available by the Hadji Muhtamad Municipality (HMM) Public Information Office shows the MV Lady Mary Joy passenger vessel sitting on the shore of Basilan island, southern…

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Photo Story: Public transport strike to protest phaseout of jeepney

A jeepney, or local minibus, displays signs as part of a transport strike along a main thoroughfare in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, on Monday 06 March 2023. At least…

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Philippines grants U.S. greater access to bases amid China concerns

MANILA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The Philippines has granted the United States expanded access to its military bases, the countries said on Thursday, amid mounting concern over China's increasing assertiveness…

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UPDATED: Magnitude 6 earthquake hits Mindanao, Philippines – EMSC

MANILA, Feb 1 (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Mindanao in the Philippines on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake struck at a depth of 2 kilometres (1.24…

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Philippines airport scrambles to restore normalcy after power cut

Normal operations likely within 72 hours - airport Business leaders call for upgrade, privatisation 65,000 passengers impacted by outage Senator tables inquiry over "national security concern" By Neil Jerome Morales…

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Philippines floods, landslides kill 44 after Christmas Day rains

MANILA (Reuters) - The death toll from flooding and landslides caused by Christmas Day rains in the southern Philippines rose to 44, with 28 others still unaccounted for, the national…

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Philippines hunts for 26 still missing after weekend weather disaster

MANILA, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Rescue teams across nine provinces in the Philippines raced on Wednesday to try to locate 26 people missing after weekend rains, floods and landslides that…

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Philippine military says China ‘forcefully retrieved’ floating object in South China Sea

MANILA, Nov 21 (Reuters) - A Chinese coast guard ship on Sunday "forcefully retrieved" a floating object being towed by a Philippine vessel in the South China Sea by cutting…

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UPDATE – Philippine capital braces for storm Nalgae, death toll cut to 45

MANILA (Reuters) -Manila and nearby towns braced on Saturday for Tropical Storm Nalgae, which has killed 45 people, mostly because of landslides in southern provinces of the Philippines. The Southeast…

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Photo Story: Earthquake aftermath in Ilocos Norte in the Philippines

A man stands next to a damaged building after an earthquake in the town of Marcos, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, 26 October 2022. A magnitude 6.4 earthquake rocked northern Philippines on…

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Korean Air says jet overran runway in Philippines, no injuries reported

Oct 24 (Reuters) - A Korean Air Lines Co Ltd 003490.KS jet with 173 people on board overshot the runway at Cebu International Airport in the Philippines late on Sunday, the airline said, adding…

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Philippines makes cellphone SIM registration compulsory to fight scams, fraud

MANILA, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday signed into law a measure making cellphone SIM registration compulsory, in a key step towards fighting text scams,…

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Photo Story: Drive thru pet blessing in Manila

A pet dog inside a vehicle receives a blessing with holy water from a Catholic priest at a commercial mall in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, on Sunday. A drive…

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Four dead as Typhoon Noru hits the Philippines

BULACAN, Philippines, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Philippine authorities rushed on Monday to distribute aid to thousands of evacuees after typhoon Noru made landfall in the capital and northern provinces, leaving…

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Philippine children back in school as pandemic restrictions ease

MACABEBE, Philippines, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Millions of Philippine students returned to classrooms for the first time in more than two years on Monday, after the country lifted most remaining…

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Pandemic pushed millions more into poverty in the Philippines

MANILA, Aug 15 (Reuters) - About 2.3 million people in the Philippines were pushed into poverty between 2018 and 2021, largely due to the economic downturn caused by the pandemic,…

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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes Philippine islands region – EMSC

Aug 13 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck the Moro Gulf, Mindanao region in the Philippines on Saturday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was…

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Blinken commits U.S. to defending Philippines against armed attacks

MANILA, Aug 6 (Reuters) - Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured the Philippines on Saturday that the United States would come to its defence if attacked in the South China Sea, seeking…

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Philippine ex-President Fidel Ramos, warrior and survivor, dies at 94

MANILA (Reuters) -Philippines former President Fidel Valdez Ramos, who died on Sunday, was a fighter during wars in Korea and Vietnam and a survivor in the political arena, emerging from…

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Photo Story: Damage to the historic Saint Catherine church following the earthquake in the Philippines

A view of a damaged altar inside the historic Saint Catherine church following an earthquake in Tayum, Abra province, Philippines, 28 July 2022. At least five people were killed and…

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UPDATED: Death toll in Philippines quake rises to 4, with 60 injured

MANILA, July 27 (Reuters) - A strong earthquake in northern Philippines has killed four people and injured 60, the interior minister said on Wednesday. Two people died in Benguet province,…

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Three dead in graduation shooting at top Philippines university

MANILA, July 24 (Reuters) - Three people died in a shooting at a university graduation ceremony in the Philippines' capital region on Sunday, including a former mayor from the volatile…

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Philippines begins new era of Marcos rule, decades after overthrow

Marcos praises father's controversial rule MANILA, June 30 (Reuters) - The son and namesake of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos was sworn in as president of the Philippines on Thursday, completing a stunning…

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Nobel laureate Ressa vows to fight order to shut Philippine news site

MANILA, June 29 (Reuters) - Philippine Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa pledged on Wednesday to fight an order by the corporate regulator to shut down her online news site…

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Duterte’s daughter sworn in as Philippines vice president

MANILA (Reuters) - Sara Duterte-Carpio, daughter of outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, was sworn in as the country's 15th vice president on Sunday, calling for national unity following a divisive…

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Philippines’ Marcos says China ties ‘set to shift to higher gear’ under his presidency

MANILA, May 18 (Reuters) - Incoming Philippines president Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Wednesday said his country's relations with China will be expanded and shift to a higher gear under his…

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After Philippines election triumph, Marcos visits dictator father’s grave

MANILA, May 11 (Reuters) - Ferdinand Marcos Jr. went to the grave of his father, the disgraced Philippines dictator, the day after winning the presidential election, a visit that underscores…

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Marcos, son of strongman, triumphs in Philippines presidential election

Ferdinand Marcos Jr clinched a stunning runaway victory in the Philippines' presidential election on Monday in the first win by a majority since a 1986 revolution that toppled his late father's…

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Strong voter turnout in Philippines as Marcos targets presidency

Philippine voters streamed to polling stations on Monday, with the prospect of a once-unthinkable return to rule of a member of the Marcos family, 36 years after strongman Ferdinand Marcos…

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Explainer: A guide to the Philippines election

The Philippines holds an election on Monday to decide thousands of positions across the archipelago, including who will take over from Rodrigo Duterte and become its president for the next…

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Philippine police say country ‘relatively peaceful’ ahead of election

MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine police said on Sunday the country's overall situation ahead of the May 9 general election remained "relatively peaceful", despite some shooting incidents and other poll-related offences…

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FACTBOX-Marcos and Robredo lead field ahead of Philippine presidential vote

(Reuters) - Philippine presidential candidates will wrap up campaigning this week ahead of the May 9 election, in a contest that has shaped into a two-way race between the clear favourite Ferdinand…

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Photo Story: Catholics in the Philippines portray crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ during Holy Week of Lent season

A Filipino Catholic from a parish youth council portraying Jesus Christ performs in the 'Senakulo,' a depiction of events in the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ in observance of…

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Thousands displaced after typhoon Megi hits Philippines

MANILA, April 13 (Reuters) - Philippine authorities on Wednesday struggled to distribute aid to tens of thousands of displaced people sheltering in evacuation centres after typhoon Megi triggered landslides in…

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Philippine election front runner Marcos Jr sees lead trimmed in poll

MANILA, April 6 (Reuters) - Philippine presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr has retained a clear lead in a survey ahead of the May 9 election, though his lead has narrowed after Vice…

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Quake of magnitude 6 strikes Mindanao, Philippines – EMSC

Feb 26 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck Mindanao, Philippines on Saturday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 121 km (75.19 miles),…

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Philippines to reopen in February to vaccinated foreign tourists

MANILA, Jan 28 (Reuters) - The Philippines will grant entry to visitors vaccinated against COVID-19 from Feb. 10, its government said on Friday, in an effort to boost a tourism…

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Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Sarangani, Philippines – USGS

Jan 21 (Reuters) - A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Sarangani province in Philippines, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said on Friday. The quake was at a depth of 24…

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Marcos Jr. wins ruling on eligibility to run in Philippine poll

MANILA, Jan 17 (Reuters) - The Philippines' election commission on Monday rejected a complaint seeking to block the presidential bid of the son of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, ruling…

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Philippines confirms community transmission of Omicron, cases hit record

MANILA, Jan 15 (Reuters) - The Philippine health ministry confirmed the local spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant around Manila on Saturday, as infections hit a record high for a…

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Philippines bans unvaccinated from public transport as infections spike

MANILA, Jan 14 (Reuters) - The Philippines will push through with its plan next week to ban from public transportation people who are not vaccinated against COVID-19, officials said on…

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Philippines prepares more hospitals beds with record COVID-19 cases

MANILA, Jan 9 (Reuters) - The Philippines ordered an increase in hospital beds and medical resources in and around the capital Manila, a senior government official said on Sunday, as…

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Philippines’ Duterte threatens unvaccinated people with arrest

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said people who have not taken COVID-19 shots will be arrested if they disobeyed stay-at-home orders as infections hit a three-month high. Duterte in an televised…

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Philippines reports highest daily rise in COVID-19 cases in nearly 3 months, ‘Black Nazarene’ parade cancelled

MANILA, Jan 5 (Reuters) - The Philippines on Wednesday reported 10,775 new COVID-19 cases, the country's highest daily spike since Oct. 10. That brought the Southeast Asian country's total confirmed…

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Philippines limits mobility, business in capital area over Omicron threat

MANILA, Dec 31 (Reuters) - The Philippines will impose tighter curbs in the capital region for the next two weeks, the acting presidential spokesperson said on Friday, to try to…

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Late dictator’s son Marcos takes clear lead in Philippine election – poll

The son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos has emerged as the clear favourite for next year's presidential election, taking more than a 20-point lead over his closest rival in…

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Typhoon death toll in Philippines’ Bohol province hits 49 – provincial governor

MANILA, Dec 19 (Reuters) - At least 49 people died in the central Philippine province of Bohol, one of the worst-hit areas after a powerful typhoon slammed into the country…

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Philippines’ feared death toll from Typhoon Rai rises to 31

MANILA, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The Philippines' disaster agency said on Saturday the feared death toll from Typhoon Rai has risen to 31, nearly triple the number of the previous…

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Typhoon Rai intensifies as it slams the Philippines

MANILA, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Typhoon Rai rapidly intensified to a Category 5 storm before making landfall in the southern Philippines on Thursday, forcing mass evacuations and flight cancellations as…

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Philippines’ Duterte quits senate race in new election twist

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday withdrew his bid to become a senator, the same day his preferred successor quit the presidential race, adding to uncertainty about the mercurial leader's political future…

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