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A Huge 7.8 Earthquake Has Hit The Philippines, Killing At Least 19 People And Causing Panic
General Santos experienced "destructive intensity" shaking, meaning the earthquake was strong enough to cause significant structural damage.
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This Filipino Senator Wanted By The ICC Has Become A Fugitive After He Hid In The Senate To Escape His Arrest
Cayetano said there was nothing wrong with dela Rosa leaving and denied claims the shooting was staged to avoid his arrest.
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K-Pop Star Soobin Of TXT Was Overcharged By A Taxi Driver In The Philippines, Sparking An Investigation
When they arrived at their hotel, the driver tried again to charge Soobin 1,000 pesos but they firmly insisted on paying 500 pesos as agreed.
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The Philippines Has Become The First Country In The World To Declare A National Energy Emergency Due To The War On Iran
The emergency declaration authorizes the government to directly purchase fuel and petroleum products, take action against hoarding and price manipulation.
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People In The Philippines Are Holding Mass Protests Over Government Corruption In Flood Control Projects
On July 28, the president admitted that a government audit had found thousands of projects to manage flooding that were either never built, used identical blueprints in different places or overpriced so part of the money could be handed back to politicians and officials as bribes.
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The ICC Has Arrested Former Philippine President For Alleged Crimes Against Humanity Linked His “War On Drugs" Campaign
Human rights groups in the country estimate Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs campaign killed nearly 30,000 people.
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10 Women To Be Inspired By On International Women's Day 2025
In honor of women today and everyday, here are some remarkable women who are making a difference in their communities, big and small.
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Your Favorite Stories Of 2024
Don't miss out on your favorite stories of 2024!
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9 Young People Making An Impact In 2024
Here are just some of the young people who are leaving their mark in the history books for 2024.
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Singer Olivia Rodrigo Donated All Ticket Sales From Her Biggest Concert In The Philippines To A Women’s Rights Charity
As part of her Fund 4 Good initiative, Rodrigo has been donating a portion of all ticket sales from her “GUTS” world tour to various nonprofits supporting women’s rights.
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Typhoon Yagi And Storm Boris: 20 Places That Flooded In September 2024
Here are some of the places around the world that have flooded in August and September 2024.
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18 Places Around The World That Flooded In August 2024
Here are some of the places around the world that were experiencing wildfire this month.