Philippine News

DISPLACED. The local government unit of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur said Friday (Dec. 8, 2023) that at least 632 families remain in two evacuation centers in the town following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that hit the province on Dec. 2. Some 10,350 food packs have been released to the affected families. (Photo …

MORE JOBS NEEDED. Filipino construction workers are seen hard at work at a site in Barangay Kaunlaran, Cubao, Quezon City in this Sept. 8, 2023 photo. Employers Confederation of the Philippines president Sergio Ortiz-Luis, Jr. said allied business groups would combine their resources to create over one million additional jobs in …

Civil society groups in the Philippines are preparing mobilizations in key cities in the country on Saturday, Dec, 9, to demand urgent climate action while governments are meeting at the 28th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The mobilization …

This photo shows the members of ATIN ITO coalition, the organizer of the civilian-led convoy to the vicinity of the Ayungin Shoal. (OneNews / Facebook)  MANILA, Philippines — The Christmas convoy bound for Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea has set off from Manila and is now en route …

Photo from Percy Lapid Fire FB Page  A regional trial court in Las Piñas City this week convicted a fourth New Bilibid Prison inmate as an accessory in the Oct. 3, 2022 killing of radio broadcaster Percival Mabasa, commonly known as Percy Lapid. Denver Mayores, who pleaded to the lesser …

President Marcos on Friday, Dec. 8, urged Filipinos to draw inspiration from the narrative of the Immaculate Conception in overcoming limitations. Marcos also called on the faithful to find inspiration in gathering strength as well as to fortify their Christian faith by sharing blessings to the poor and marginalized. “During …

One of the 155 Howitzer cannons the Army used in bombarding Dawlah Islamiya enclaves at the Liguasan Delta. (Philstar.com / John Unson)  COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Up to 10 members of the outlawed Dawlah Islamiya were killed as the military pounded with 155 Howitzer cannons and bombs dropped by aircrafts …

Photo from the PCG shows five Filipino fishermen getting assistance after their boat was reportedly hit by the Chinaflagged bulk carrier MV Tai Hang 8 in the waters near Paluan, Occidental Mindoro on Dec. 5. (Philippine Coast Guard)  MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said it has officially …

TARGET HARDENING. Manila Police District head Col. Arnold Thomas Ibay inspects the vicinity of Quiapo Church in Manila on Wednesday as the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) gears up for the incoming Simbang Gabi festivities. Norman Cruz Police hardens targets in Metro Manila as 2 suspects in Marawi blast …

The Philippine Delegation to the United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP28) meets with the Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)./Presidential Communications Office  MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has signed a pledge to triple the world’s renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency during the COP28 climate talks in …