Four Abu Sayyaf terrorists have been killed in a military offensive supported by air strikes on the group’s stronghold of Basilan Island. Brigadier General Fernando Reyeg, Joint Task Force Basilan commander, said the operation early today (Wednesday, April 24) was targeted at fighters under sub-leader Furuji Indama. Brig. Gen. Reyeg said a heavy firefight ensued as … [Full Story...] about Five Abu Sayyaf terrorists killed in clashes on Basilan and Sulu
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President Duterte warns foreigners of Zamboanga kidnap threat
President Duterte has warned foreign tourists against visiting Zamboanga due to the kidnap threat posed by the Abu Sayyaf terror group. The president made the … [Full Story...] about President Duterte warns foreigners of Zamboanga kidnap threat
Hybrid electric train – made in the Philippines – completes inaugural run
The first hybrid electric train manufactured entirely in the Philippines has undergone its inaugural run between Alabang and Biñan stations. Touted as a solution … [Full Story...] about Hybrid electric train – made in the Philippines – completes inaugural run
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Heads roll: Mayor sacked over Boracay Island’s environmental woes
The mayor in charge of Boracay has beed dismissed for grave misconduct and other offences that led to the island’s environmental problems. In a statement today … [Full Story...] about Heads roll: Mayor sacked over Boracay Island’s environmental woes
Seismologists warn that 40,000 would die if ‘Big One’ quake hits Manila
Seismologists have estimated that at least 40,000 people would die if a 'Big One' earthquake of more than magnitude 6.5 hit Manila. The grim assessment was … [Full Story...] about Seismologists warn that 40,000 would die if ‘Big One’ quake hits Manila
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Magnitude 6.5 earthquake hits Samar day after 16 killed by Luzon quake
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake has shaken the Eastern Visayas less than 24 hours after a quake in Luzon left at least 16 people dead. Henry Torres, director of the province’s Office of Civil Defence, said at least four people were injured during the quake that … [Full Story...] about Magnitude 6.5 earthquake hits Samar day after 16 killed by Luzon quake
Six soldiers killed after ambush by Communist rebels in Samar province
Six soldiers have been killed while six others were wounded in an ambush allegedly staged by communist rebels in Samar province. Lieutenant Karen Cadano, assistant civil-military operations officer of the 46th Infantry Battalion, said the government troops … [Full Story...] about Six soldiers killed after ambush by Communist rebels in Samar province
British man stuck in immigration detention six months after release from jail
A British man released from prison last September is still languishing in the Bureau of Immigration’s Bicutan detention centre waiting to be deported. Keven Taylor, aged 53, was found guilty of running a recruitment scam in 2014 — five years after he was … [Full Story...] about British man stuck in immigration detention six months after release from jail
Earthquake death toll rises to eight as rescue operations continue
Eight people have been confirmed dead in two towns near Angeles City after a powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake rocked parts of Luzon. Pampanga Governor Lilia Pineda today said that five people in Porac and Lubao died when their houses collapsed, while three … [Full Story...] about Earthquake death toll rises to eight as rescue operations continue
Swaying buildings evacuated amid 6.1 magnitude Luzon earthquake
Thousands of people evacuated swaying buildings as a powerful earthquake struck near Manila today (Monday, April 22). The magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck at 5.11pm at a depth of 30km with an epicentre 65km northwest of the nation’s capital. The … [Full Story...] about Swaying buildings evacuated amid 6.1 magnitude Luzon earthquake
