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# philippines - Sunday 2 February, 2020

Coronavirus: First death reported outside China as overall death toll rises above 300 Philippines This post contains videos

Coronavirus: First death reported outside China as overall death toll rises above 300

Updated Feb 2nd 2020, 2:40 PM 41,431 Views 90 Comments

The outbreak has been declared an international public health emergency.

# philippines - Monday 13 January, 2020

Lava spews from Taal volcano in Philippines as 10,000 evacuated for fear of 'explosive eruption' Pacific Ring Of Fire

Lava spews from Taal volcano in Philippines as 10,000 evacuated for fear of 'explosive eruption'

Jan 13th 2020, 7:40 AM 10,079 Views 2 Comments

Taal sits in a picturesque lake and is one of the most active volcanoes in the nation.

# philippines - Sunday 12 January, 2020

'Explosive eruption possible' as Philippines volcano spews ash 15km into the sky Pacific Ring Of Fire

'Explosive eruption possible' as Philippines volcano spews ash 15km into the sky

Jan 12th 2020, 6:50 PM 28,950 Views 22 Comments

Thousands of people living near Taal volcano have been evacuated.

# philippines - Friday 27 December, 2019

Death toll from Christmas Day typhoon in Philippines rises to 28 Typhoon Phanfone

Death toll from Christmas Day typhoon in Philippines rises to 28

Dec 27th 2019, 7:30 AM 4,668 Views No Comments

At least 12 people are still listed as missing.

# philippines - Thursday 26 December, 2019

Death toll rises to 20 in Christmas Day typhoon in Philippines Typhoon Phanfone

Death toll rises to 20 in Christmas Day typhoon in Philippines

Updated Dec 26th 2019, 6:16 PM 18,633 Views 15 Comments

With communications down, it’s not yet possible to assess the full extent of the damage.

# philippines - Wednesday 25 September, 2019

Seven rowers die in dragon boat training accident off Philippine island resort Boracay

Seven rowers die in dragon boat training accident off Philippine island resort

Sep 25th 2019, 10:10 AM 12,804 Views 1 Comment

Four male and three female rowers died after large waves swamped and overturned their wooden boat.

# philippines - Friday 6 September, 2019

US woman accused of trying to smuggle 6-day-old baby in bag out of Philippines airport Charged

US woman accused of trying to smuggle 6-day-old baby in bag out of Philippines airport

Sep 6th 2019, 7:10 AM 32,756 Views No Comments

The woman, 42-year-old Jennifer Talbot, had no valid custody documents for the child.

# philippines - Sunday 28 July, 2019

Murder in the Missions: The story of one Irish priest's kidnapping and another's murder in Philippines True Crime

Murder in the Missions: The story of one Irish priest's kidnapping and another's murder in Philippines

Jul 28th 2019, 11:00 AM 16,594 Views 10 Comments

A new book tells the stories of these two men who went to the Philippines to work in conflict resolution at a time when the country was descending into civil war.

# philippines - Tuesday 19 March, 2019

Starving whale found dead with 40kg of plastic in its stomach Philippines

Starving whale found dead with 40kg of plastic in its stomach

Mar 19th 2019, 9:49 AM 39,528 Views 48 Comments

The animal died from starvation and was unable to eat because of the rubbish filling its stomach.

# philippines - Sunday 27 January, 2019

At least 18 people killed in two bomb blasts on Catholic church in Philippines Philippines

At least 18 people killed in two bomb blasts on Catholic church in Philippines

Jan 27th 2019, 10:08 AM 12,928 Views 20 Comments

President Rodrigo Duterte’s spokesman condemned the incident as an “act of terrorism and murder”.

# philippines - Friday 25 January, 2019

From The42 Ex-England boss Eriksson leaves Philippines job after short stint No Thriller In Manilla

Ex-England boss Eriksson leaves Philippines job after short stint

Jan 25th 2019, 5:16 PM 4,983 Views 1 Comment

‘The Philippines is unfortunately not a football country’, lamented Sven.

# philippines - Sunday 20 January, 2019

From The42 'I really don't believe my career is over' - Pacquiao batters Broner in lopsided welterweight bout Life Begins At 40

'I really don't believe my career is over' - Pacquiao batters Broner in lopsided welterweight bout

Jan 20th 2019, 9:32 AM 8,537 Views 5 Comments

Pacquiao possibly set the stage for a rematch with Floyd Mayweather, who watched the bout from ringside.

# philippines - Sunday 30 December, 2018

Philippine president Duterte under fire after admitting he molested a maid when a teenager Asia

Philippine president Duterte under fire after admitting he molested a maid when a teenager

Dec 30th 2018, 5:11 PM 34,779 Views 63 Comments

Women’s rights political party Gabriela denounced Duterte’s comments as “repulsive”.

# philippines - Saturday 27 October, 2018

From The42 Eriksson returns to international management for the first time since 2010 World Cup Azkals

Eriksson returns to international management for the first time since 2010 World Cup

Oct 27th 2018, 12:54 PM 10,681 Views 2 Comments

The former England and Manchester City boss has taken over as manager of the Philippines.

# philippines - Friday 21 September, 2018

Rescuers frantically dig for survivors as death toll rises after landslide in the Philippines Hillside Collapse

Rescuers frantically dig for survivors as death toll rises after landslide in the Philippines

Sep 21st 2018, 2:33 PM 12,216 Views 2 Comments

The country is still reeling from Typhoon Mangkhut, with 29 confirmed dead from the landslide.

# philippines - Monday 17 September, 2018

Hope fades in finding survivors after Typhoon Mangkhut unleases landslides in Philippines Trail Of Destruction

Hope fades in finding survivors after Typhoon Mangkhut unleases landslides in Philippines

Updated Sep 17th 2018, 9:57 PM 21,906 Views 11 Comments

Mangkhut already is confirmed to have killed 66 people in the Philippines and four in China.

# philippines - Saturday 15 September, 2018

Super typhoon Mangkhut: The world's biggest storm of 2018 has claimed its first victims Philippines This post contains videos

Super typhoon Mangkhut: The world's biggest storm of 2018 has claimed its first victims

Sep 15th 2018, 10:10 AM 19,585 Views 19 Comments

Two women were killed in Taiwan.

# philippines - Tuesday 11 September, 2018

'I ran away but she sat there... Then they smiled and shot her' Human Rights Defenders

'I ran away but she sat there... Then they smiled and shot her'

Sep 11th 2018, 7:00 AM 29,012 Views 10 Comments

Jim Loughran shares some of his experiences visiting human rights defenders in some of the most dangerous places for them on the planet.

# philippines - Wednesday 5 September, 2018

Philippine mayor on president's 'narco list' shot dead in his office Mariano Blanco

Philippine mayor on president's 'narco list' shot dead in his office

Sep 5th 2018, 7:39 AM 19,776 Views 28 Comments

Mariano Blanco, mayor of the town of Ronda, is the latest in a spate of local officials to be slain in recent months.

# philippines - Thursday 19 July, 2018

From The42 13 players and 2 coaches suspended following 'basketbrawl' Violence This post contains videos

13 players and 2 coaches suspended following 'basketbrawl'

Jul 19th 2018, 12:32 PM 8,046 Views 3 Comments

The crew officiating the game, which degenerated into wild punches and flying kicks before stunned spectators, were also suspended from competition.

# philippines - Monday 2 July, 2018

'Full of love, fun, joy and so many dreams': Jastine Valdez laid to rest in Philippine hometown Philippines

'Full of love, fun, joy and so many dreams': Jastine Valdez laid to rest in Philippine hometown

Jul 2nd 2018, 3:52 PM 27,767 Views 9 Comments

The 24-year-old has been laid to rest with her late grandfather and uncle.

Philippine mayor allegedly linked with narcotics trade shot dead at ceremony Antonio Halili

Philippine mayor allegedly linked with narcotics trade shot dead at ceremony

Jul 2nd 2018, 1:54 PM 19,481 Views 22 Comments

Three other mayors on President Duterte’s list of allegedly narcotics-linked officials have also been shot dead in recent years.

# philippines - Tuesday 29 May, 2018

Body of Jastine Valdez to be taken back to Philippines today RIP

Body of Jastine Valdez to be taken back to Philippines today

May 29th 2018, 6:01 AM 12,692 Views 12 Comments

Her parents will accompany her body.

# philippines - Wednesday 18 April, 2018

'Children's lives have been taken from them': Bill proposes to restrict foreign travel of convicted paedophiles Sex Tourism

'Children's lives have been taken from them': Bill proposes to restrict foreign travel of convicted paedophiles

Apr 18th 2018, 1:17 PM 11,941 Views 29 Comments

Campaigners have said sex tourism from Ireland is growing.

# philippines - Thursday 5 April, 2018

'A cesspool': Philippines to close its most popular tourist island for six months Boracay Island

'A cesspool': Philippines to close its most popular tourist island for six months

Apr 5th 2018, 7:30 AM 35,257 Views 32 Comments

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the shutdown to start on 26 April.

# philippines - Friday 30 March, 2018

Devotees nail themselves to crosses at annual Good Friday ceremony in Philippines Good Friday

Devotees nail themselves to crosses at annual Good Friday ceremony in Philippines

Mar 30th 2018, 2:06 PM 19,398 Views 59 Comments

The event is frowned upon by the Catholic Church.

# philippines - Wednesday 24 January, 2018

Over 56,000 people forced to flee as major volcanic eruption continues in the Philippines Eruption

Over 56,000 people forced to flee as major volcanic eruption continues in the Philippines

Jan 24th 2018, 10:06 AM 12,925 Views 18 Comments

The Mayon volcano began erupting two weeks ago.

# philippines - Sunday 24 December, 2017

'People fled for their lives': Death toll in Philippines storm rises to 200 Flooding

'People fled for their lives': Death toll in Philippines storm rises to 200

Dec 24th 2017, 3:21 PM 5,268 Views 1 Comment

A total of 70,000 have been displaced or otherwise affected by the storm.

The 9 at 9: Christmas Eve 9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Christmas Eve

Dec 24th 2017, 8:57 AM 8,157 Views 2 Comments

Here’s all the news you need to know on Christmas Eve.

At least 37 dead in fire at Philippines shopping centre Davao

At least 37 dead in fire at Philippines shopping centre

Dec 24th 2017, 7:43 AM 10,153 Views 1 Comment

Firefighters have concluded that all those trapped in the building are dead.

# philippines - Saturday 23 December, 2017

Over 180 killed as Philippines storm triggers flash floods and mudslides Tropical Storm

Over 180 killed as Philippines storm triggers flash floods and mudslides

Dec 23rd 2017, 5:30 PM 10,969 Views 5 Comments

Tropical Storm Tembin has lashed the nation’s second-largest island of Mindanao, triggering flash floods and mudslides.

53-year-old man killed by crocodile during tropical storm in the Philippines Palawan

53-year-old man killed by crocodile during tropical storm in the Philippines

Dec 23rd 2017, 3:08 PM 14,513 Views 21 Comments

When the man’s body was found, he was still being eaten by the crocodile.

# philippines - Friday 17 November, 2017

Civilians, especially Christians, targeted in battle between Philippine army and ISIS Marawi

Civilians, especially Christians, targeted in battle between Philippine army and ISIS

Nov 17th 2017, 6:20 AM 8,931 Views 29 Comments

The battle claimed the lives of 1,100 people.

# philippines - Saturday 28 October, 2017

Australian troops train Filipino soldiers in urban warfare to combat Islamic extremists Philippines

Australian troops train Filipino soldiers in urban warfare to combat Islamic extremists

Oct 28th 2017, 7:45 AM 6,006 Views 6 Comments

Troops have been battling extremists in the southern city of Marawi.

# philippines - Thursday 21 September, 2017

Philippine president Duterte says he'll kill his own son if he is involved in drug trafficking War On Drugs

Philippine president Duterte says he'll kill his own son if he is involved in drug trafficking

Sep 21st 2017, 11:39 AM 14,349 Views 59 Comments

Protests have erupted in the Philippines over the controversial president’s war on drugs.

# philippines - Wednesday 13 September, 2017

Philippine lawmakers vote to slash annual funding for human rights commission to just €16 War On Drugs

Philippine lawmakers vote to slash annual funding for human rights commission to just €16

Sep 13th 2017, 1:13 PM 14,587 Views 83 Comments

“This leads us on a direct path to dictatorship,” Senator Francis Pangilinan said.

# philippines - Sunday 2 July, 2017

Corpses in the slums and police corruption: A year into Duterte's bloody drugs war Philippines President

Corpses in the slums and police corruption: A year into Duterte's bloody drugs war

Jul 2nd 2017, 4:00 PM 14,827 Views 8 Comments

“We could not win the war on drugs through killing petty criminals and addicts,” a former Colombian president wrote in a warning to President Duterte.

# philippines - Saturday 10 June, 2017

US special forces move in to help Philippines rid city of Islamic State Marawi

US special forces move in to help Philippines rid city of Islamic State

Jun 10th 2017, 1:52 PM 16,459 Views 59 Comments

Philippine troops are struggling to defeat hundreds of fighters, who rampaged through Marawi.

# philippines - Wednesday 7 June, 2017

Duterte tells soldiers to 'crush enemy' as Islamic State tightens grip on city Philippines

Duterte tells soldiers to 'crush enemy' as Islamic State tightens grip on city

Jun 7th 2017, 9:14 AM 18,343 Views 27 Comments

“When I say crush them, you have to destroy everything, including lives.”

# philippines - Friday 2 June, 2017

36 bodies found in Philippines casino after gunman sets fire to gaming room Botched Robbery

36 bodies found in Philippines casino after gunman sets fire to gaming room

Jun 2nd 2017, 7:11 AM 13,236 Views 24 Comments

Police said it appeared to be a botched robbery rather than a terrorist attack.

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