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A powerful earthquake struck the southern coast of Mindanao earlier today. The USGS finalized the magnitude at 7.8, after initial reports of 8.2. The epicenter was located 26 km west-southwest of Kablalan, Sarangani province. This is the strongest seismic event to hit the nation since 1990. Initial reports confirm strong, sustained shaking felt across the …
U.S. House panel approves spending bill with US$500 million for Taiwan Washington, April 28 (CNA) A U.S. House committee on Tuesday approved a key spending bill that includes US$500 million in military assistance for Taiwan and support for its participation in international organizations. The House Appropriations Committee passed the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department …
The Philippines has declared a national energy emergency amid the uncertainty in global energy markets. It’s more exposed to surging oil prices and tightening fuel supply because of the Iran war compared to its Southeast Asian peers. @haslindatv explains https://t.co/pdoIkRb05c pic.twitter.com/2WMnexAoXe — Bloomberg (@business) March 25, 2026 The Philippines just threw up the red flag …
BREAKING: Iran has “tightened control” over the Strait of Hormuz and is now demanding detailed crew, cargo, and voyage information from ships seeking safe passage. Details include: 1. Approvals for ships seeking to pass through the Strait of Hormuz are being handled by the IRGC 2. Tolls to pass through have hit $2 million, mainly …
As robotaxis and other AI-based technologies proliferate, so does the myth that these systems are fully autonomous. During a recent Senate hearing, industry leader Waymo provided the latest reminder that AI relies on human labor – often low-paid – more than people realize. Waymo’s chief safety officer, Mauricio Peña, recently noted that when the company’s …
Philippine authorities Monday detained seven suspects and several more were being sought in a major corruption scandal involving flood control projects. Massive corruption has been blamed for substandard or non-existent flood control projects in the poverty-stricken Southeast Asian country long prone to deadly floods and extreme weather. (AP video by Joeal Calupitan)
Multiple restaurants in New York City have found a way around paying the minimum wage They are hiring virtual cashiers from the Philippines via zoom calls and only have to pay them $3.25 per hour The locations doing this still ask for 18% tips on orders Sansan Chicken, Sansan Ramen, and Yaso Kitchen locations in …
Super Typhoon Fung-wong, the biggest storm to threaten the Philippines this year, started battering the country’s northeastern coast ahead of landfall on Sunday. The super typhoon approached while the Philippines was still dealing with the devastation wrought by Typhoon Kalmaegi, which left at least 204 people dead. Typhoon Fung Wong declared ‘super typhoon’ as it …
BREAKING 🚨 Super Typhoon Ragasa: Video shows floodwaters surging into the lobby of the Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel in Hong Kong pic.twitter.com/DVTz8Ml1ev — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) September 24, 2025 Live view of Hong Kong. Southern Chinese cities scaled back many aspects of daily life on Tuesday as they braced for Super Typhoon Ragasa, one of …
Philippine police arrested 17 people — many dressed in black and wearing face masks — who set fire to the tires of a barricade truck and threw rocks at riot police securing a bridge and nearby roads leading to the presidential palace in Manila on Sunday. The brief but chaotic incident did not involve the …
China’s coast guard and navy prove even allies can’t steer clear of trouble. While attempting to chase and corner a patrol boat with the Philippine Coast Guard near Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea on Monday, a ship with the China Coast Guard (CCG-3104) collided with a Type 052D Destroyer of the Chinese …
Filipino man mistakes crocodile for fake plastic figure, nearly gets himself kiIIed pic.twitter.com/gFIa2iK8IB — TaraBull (@TaraBull) April 28, 2025 The male visitor, 29, is said to have mistaken the 15ft reptile for a statue at the zoo in the south of the Philippines. The tourist was reportedly trapped in the pen in agony for up …
🇺🇸🇵🇭U.S & PHILIPPINES SIMULATE “FULL-SCALE BATTLE” IN SOUTH CHINA SEA Over 17,000 troops from the US and Philippines just kicked off Balikatan 2025, their biggest joint military drill yet. For the first time, the war games will simulate an island invasion and feature an… https://t.co/X9aaz37XfY pic.twitter.com/kOXHL3ZxQd — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 21, 2025 🚨🇺🇸DEF SEC …
🇺🇸🇵🇭 U.S. APPROVES 20 F-16 JETS FOR PHILIPPINES TO COUNTER CHINA The U.S. has greenlit the sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, a $5.58 billion deal to strengthen a key ally in the Indo-Pacific amid tensions with China. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said… https://t.co/K3ShCAcihl pic.twitter.com/xpLDpTlLRx — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 3, …
🚨ATTENTION🚨 A small asteroid is expected to "impact" east of the Philippines in ~8.5 hours time, 16:36:46 UT (±1min). Object size is around 1.5 meters and should appear as bright as the Moon momentarily as it burns up in the atmosphere. Approx visibility circle posted below. 1/ pic.twitter.com/NOqcBZkYkZ — Tom Williams (@tw__astro) September 4, 2024 …
"If AI is having such a profound impact on call centers, telemarketing, and other business process outsourcing jobs, then unemployment in the Philippines and India should be moving higher. But that is not what the data is showing." – Apollo Sløk pic.twitter.com/zkPGelkn6B — Daily Chartbook (@dailychartbook) September 4, 2024
August 19, 2024 The United States stands with its ally the Philippines and condemns the dangerous actions by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) against lawful Philippine maritime operations in the South China Sea on August 19. PRC ships employed reckless maneuvers, deliberately colliding with two Philippine Coast Guard ships, causing structural damage and jeopardizing …
Carlos Yulo, the gold medalist gymnast from the Philippines, has indeed been awarded several rewards for his achievements at the 2024 Paris Olympics. These include a cash prize, a condominium, and lifetime supplies of ramen and cookies. 🇵🇭FREE COLONOSCOPIES, CONDOS, CASH, AND COOKIES FOR GOLD MEDAL WINNERS!? The Philippines' first Olympic gold medalist, Carlos Yulo, will …
Japan and the Philippines are indeed scheduled to hold high-level defense talks next month. Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara and Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa will discuss “bilateral and defense and security issues affecting the region” during the July 8 meeting in Manila. These talks come amid escalating confrontations at sea between Chinese and Philippine ships, …
Absolutely shocking data out of the Philippines presented in a committee meeting. Hundreds of thousands of excess deaths and a birth rate going off a cliff – a MILLION fewer babies born than would be expected Absolutely shocking data out of the Philippines presented in a committee meeting. Hundreds of thousands of excess deaths and …
A Philippines Coast Guard vessel was water cannoned by Chinese vessels on Tuesday in waters near Bajo De Masinloc. The Philippines Coast Guard vessel was on a resupply mission.
CNN Philippines to close due to financial losses CNN Philippines will stop operations from January 31 due to “significant financial losses”, its owner announced Monday, in the latest blow for the media industry in the Southeast Asian nation. The broadcaster began operating in the Philippines in 2015 as a franchise of CNN, delivering mainly English-language …
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000m2jp/executive Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits off Philippines: USGS https://t.co/cw16DO8sG8 — Jack Straw (@JackStr42679640) January 8, 2024 🚨BREAKING Magnitude 6.8 earthquake hits off Sarangani, Philippines – No Tsunami Threat. HOWEVER, interesting enough, last night a video was posted showing millions of fish coming ashore on the beaches of Maasim, Sarangani, Philippines last night! Do you think …
by Chris Black Why is Biden not focused on that war he’s doing in the Middle East? And whatever happened to the Ukraine war? He’s starting a third war, before anyone even understands what is going on with the second one? While badly losing the first one? What purpose is this supposed to serve for …
Philippines’ digital ID, the digital version of the physical ID card dubbed PhilID, is the latest feature to be added to the country’s eGov PH Super App through which citizens can access many other important government services. This move comes just as the World Bank has approved $600 million fresh funding to support the country’s …
