A powerful earthquake on June 8 in Mindanao, Philippines, caused significant coastal uplift, dramatically altering shorelines. The quake, originating from the Cotabato Trench, resulted in at least 76 deaths and left previously submerged coral reefs exposed above the waterline.
Australia has donated surveillance, delivery, and inspection drones to the Philippine Coast Guard, including fixed-wing and underwater vehicles. The donation aims to support the modernization of the Philippine coastguard and its maritime domain awareness efforts.
The Philippines and Russia have agreed to release 24 Filipino citizens detained in Irkutsk for alleged immigration violations. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the agreement following a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating the Filipinos will be deported tomorrow.
Anh Hansani, 30 tuổi, quốc tịch Philippines, nhập viện tại TP.HCM với triệu chứng vàng da, vàng mắt và men gan tăng cao gấp 70 lần do nhiễm virus viêm gan A. Sau 5 ngày điều trị hỗ trợ, tình trạng bệnh nhân cải thiện và được xuất viện.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Kazan on the sidelines of the Russia-ASEAN summit. This marks Marcos Jr.'s first visit to Russia, and the two leaders are co-chairing the summit, with the Philippines set to head ASEAN in 2026. The Kremlin views the Philippines as a key partner in the Asia-Pacific.
Philippine Undersecretary of Trade and Industry Allan Gepty states that the Putin-Marcos meeting in Kazan will positively impact global perception and stimulate economic partnership between Russia and the Philippines.
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in Kazan to attend the Russia-ASEAN summit. He was met by Rustam Minnikhanov, head of Tatarstan. The Philippines will hold ASEAN's rotating chairmanship in 2026. President Putin is also scheduled to meet with Marcos Jr. on the summit's sidelines.
The upcoming Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan will feature leaders from Brunei and the Philippines, along with prime ministers from seven other ASEAN countries. Russian President Vladimir Putin will also attend. Indonesia will send its foreign minister, and Myanmar will be represented by its Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines stated they will not permit any structures at Whitsun Reef, following satellite imagery of a potential floating platform. Military spokesperson Xerxes Trinidad affirmed the Philippines' stance against ceding any territory.
A survivor of the June 8 earthquake in southern Mindanao recounts his trauma and shock, having lost his home. The magnitude 6.8 quake damaged nearly 68,000 homes, injured over 1,300 people, and left 33 missing, also triggering tsunami warnings.
A survivor of the June 8 earthquake in southern Mindanao, Philippines, expressed deep trauma and shock, lamenting that he would have saved his belongings if he had known the disaster would strike. The 6.8 magnitude quake damaged or destroyed nearly 68,000 homes, injured over 1,300 people, and left 33 missing, also triggering tsunami warnings.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has introduced new rules for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), mandating rigorous due diligence for crypto listings and banning anonymity-enhancing coins. These measures aim to enhance financial stability and customer protection.
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao island in the southern Philippines on Monday. This follows a powerful 7.8-magnitude quake on June 8 that killed at least 65 people. No tsunami warning was issued for the latest tremor, and there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.
A new shelter for distressed Filipino domestic workers in Tai Po, Hong Kong, is ready to open but awaits approval from local authorities. The facility is described as larger, better, and more comfortable than the previous one, with a three-year lease signed.
A new, larger, and more comfortable shelter for distressed Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong is ready but awaiting official approval. The Philippine Department of Migrant Workers Secretary visited the facility, which replaces a smaller previous site in Kennedy Town.
Tens of thousands fled their homes in the Philippines following massive explosions from Mount Pinatubo on June 12, 1991. The eruptions sent ash plumes up to 25km into the sky, forcing residents like Theresita Santiago to evacuate.
Trận động đất 7,8 độ ngoài khơi đảo Mindanao, Philippines đã làm nâng một phần đường bờ biển ở Sarangani và Davao, lộ đáy biển và san hô. Ít nhất 61 người thiệt mạng và 40 người mất tích.
The Philippines has formally requested a bilateral meeting between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Russian President Vladimir Putin during the upcoming Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan. This would mark the first meeting between the two leaders.
Un séisme de magnitude 7,8 aux Philippines a provoqué un soulèvement du plancher océanique jusqu'à deux mètres, exposant des coraux et des herbiers marins. Les autorités craignent des risques environnementaux et sanitaires liés à la décomposition de la faune marine.
Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration reported mainland Chinese law enforcement vessels entered restricted waters near Taiping Island on Thursday, a first for government vessels. The ships were driven away by Taiwan's coastguard. Experts suggest this is Beijing's attempt to assert sovereignty.
Un séisme de magnitude 7,8 aux Philippines a provoqué un soulèvement du plancher océanique jusqu'à deux mètres, exposant des coraux et des herbiers marins, et causant la mort de faune marine.
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines has raised the seabed by up to 2 meters, exposing coral reefs and seagrass beds, and killing marine life. At least 61 people died and 40 are missing.
An earthquake in the Philippines has caused coastal uplift, raising the seabed by up to two meters and exposing marine life. The phenomenon, reported by locals, has extended shorelines and affected areas near the Cotabato Trench.
Rene Baterbonia, 19, and Divine Adili, 21, drowned during a school-sanctioned team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora. The incident highlights risks in collegiate sports training environments.
