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Earthquake of magnitude 5.81 strikes Mindanao

An ⁠earthquake of magnitude ‌5.81 struck Mindanao, the Philippines, on Monday, the German ⁠Research Centre ‌for Geosciences (GFZ) said.

Bangkok Post

Sara Duterte: why is the Philippines vice-president facing an impeachment trial?

Duterte – the daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte – has previously denied charges against her

The Guardian - AU

Who Is Alex Eala? Facts About the Filipino Tennis Star's Family, Relationship, and Wimbledon Journey

Alex Eala's victory over Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon marks a historic achievement for Filipino tennis, showcasing her talent, resilience, and inspiring a new generation of athletes.

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Falling oil prices give RBI more room to focus on growth, but relief uneven across Asia: Standard Chartered

Falling crude oil prices are providing a significant boost to India and other Asian nations, allowing central banks to prioritize economic growth. This "disinflationary relief" eases pressure on external accounts, especially for heavy energy importers like India, Thailand, and the Philippines. While some economies like South Korea may still face…

The Economic Times

India slips to 125th in Global Passport Index 2026, offers visa-free access to 26 destinations

India's passport has dropped to 125th globally in the 2026 rankings, offering visa-free access to only 26 destinations. This marks a decline from last year's position, placing it behind several nations including the Philippines and Morocco. While India outranks some South Asian neighbours like Nepal and Bangladesh, it still requires…

The Economic Times

Swiatek dumped out of Wimbledon by Eala, Serena withdraws from doubles

LONDON - Iga Swiatek's Wimbledon title defence was ended by the Philippines' Alexandra Eala in a third-round shock on Saturday, while "heartbroken" Serena Williams was forced to withdraw from the doubles tournament.

Bangkok Post

Alexandra Eala stuns Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek to make more history for the Philippines

The 21-year-old Eala came of age as she defeated champion Swiatek for the second time in her young career and reach the fourth round of a grand slam for the first time

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Why houses in the Philippines stand on wooden stilts to survive floods, typhoons and extreme heat

Long before concrete and steel arrived in the Philippines, Filipino communities had already worked out how to live comfortably in a hot, humid and flood-prone archipelago; they simply raised their houses off the ground. The bahay kubo, or nipa hut, is the clearest example, a small home built from bamboo,…

The Times of India

Modi in Indonesia: India forming a strategic BrahMos belt

India's potential BrahMos missile deal with Indonesia could forge a significant coastal defence network across Southeast Asia. This growing 'BrahMos belt,' already including the Philippines and Vietnam, offers regional powers a potent deterrent against China's maritime assertiveness. As US security assurances waver, these missile deployments provide a crucial, independent defence…

The Economic Times

On This Day in History, July 4: Declaration of Independence proclaimed, Battle of Hattin, Statue of Liberty presented, Philippines gains independence, Higgs boson discovery and more

On This Day in History, July 4, the United States proclaimed the Declaration of Independence, while other landmark events included the Battle of Hattin, the announcement of the Louisiana Purchase, France presenting the Statue of Liberty, Philippine independence, the signing of the Freedom of Information Act, the death of Swami…

The Economic Times

Alexandra Eala comes of age at Wimbledon and brings 112 million people with her

The 21-year-old, who knocked out reigning champion Iga Swiatek, has embraced becoming a source of inspiration for the Philippines after breaking new ground by reaching the fourth round of Wimbledon

The Independent UK

Watch as volcano erupts in spectacular explosion of water and ash in the Philippines

Video footage captures an eruption at the main crater of Taal Volcano in the Philippines, sending a towering plume of ash and steam around 1,200 metres into the sky.

The Independent UK

Brickbat: Not Playing

After a deadly school shooting in Tacloban, Philippines, the government has temporarily banned the video game Gorebox because one of the… The post Brickbat: Not Playing appeared first on Reason.com.

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The World Bank has elevated Vietnam and the Philippines to upper-middle-income status—but now they face 'a far more demanding phase of development'

Both countries must now escape the middle income trap that has stalled several of their Southeast Asian peers.

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The Independent UK

Carney, Marcos deepen Canada-Philippines ties as Ottawa looks beyond US trade

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Canada for the first visit by a Philippine leader in more than a decade as the two countries deepen economic and security ties

International Business Times UK

Florida Child Predator's 'Vile Actions' Led to 30 Years in Prison for Abusing Minors in the Philippines

Florida man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison. Officials called his crimes 'vile actions' in a cross-border child abuse case involving CSAM images and lifetime supervised release.

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Philippines on Cloud 9 as surfing event upgraded

The Philippines will host a round of surfing's championship tour for the first time as Middle East uncertainty has forced changes to the season schedule.

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Philippine town closes all 'Pisonet' computer rental shops in wake of school shooting — incident blamed on violent video games, shops closed 'for the safety of the youth'

A town in northern Philippines closed down all computer rental shops, with the mayor saying that these establishments distracted students from their studies and led to abuse and other dangers. The move came a little over a week after many people have started blaming a deadly school shooting in central…

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Nurse practitioner accused of funding Philippines resort from multi-state medicare fraud scheme

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Bangkok Post

Philippines leads the world in rush to solar as power prices soar

SINGAPORE/MANILA - People in the Philippines are flocking ‌to install solar power on rooftops and escape the burden of soaring electricity prices, making it the world's biggest spender on solar panels since the war in Iran started.

The Independent UK

Photos show Vespa enthusiasts buzzing through Rome celebrating the little scooter's 80th anniversary

Around 15,000 Vespas buzzed through Rome on Saturday, celebrating the scooter's 80th anniversary. Enthusiasts from Europe, the US, Australia and the Philippines gathered to honor the iconic brand. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

The Times of India

6.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off southern Philippines

A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, less than three weeks after a powerful tremor in the same region killed more than 80 people.

The Independent UK

‘Extremely violent’ gaming app banned in Philippines after deadly school shooting

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The Times of India

Hōfuku Maru found after 80 years: The WWII hellship where more than 1,000 POWs died in minutes

On September 21, 1944, a Japanese cargo ship called the Hōfuku Maru was sailing off the coast of the Philippines as part of a military convoy when American warplanes spotted it from above. What the pilots did not know could not have known was that the ship's dark, stifling holds…

International Business Times UK

Shooting Games Behind Philippines School Tragedy? Officials Block Gorebox After Two Minors Kill 3 Students

GoreBox, a sandbox game known for its graphic violence and weapon mechanics, is now under government scrutiny in the Philippines.

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