Philippines

Coronavirus : Philippines becomes the first country to suspend all its markets

The Philippine Stock Exchange closed indefinitely while currency and bond trading was suspended, the first shutdown of markets worldwide in response to the coronavirus, with authorities citing risks to the safety of traders.

Mar 17, 2020

Strong 6.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Philippines, 2 killed

The powerful earthquake was strongly felt in the cities of Kidapawan, Davao, Koronadal, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, Zamboanga and also the Sarangani and Bukidnon provinces

Oct 29, 2019

Huawei thumbs nose at Trump with 100% refund warranty on phones for 2 years

Special warranty to be launched in the Philippines initially will kick in if key apps of Google, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp cease to function in two years after purchase

Jun 20, 2019

Homo luzonensis, the species of dwarf humans found in Philippines island

Newly found hobbit-like mystery species lived beside, mated with humans: Report

Homo luzonensis named after Philippines island of Luzon, where 13 bones have been unearthed, lived alongside other modern humans some 50,000 years ago, scientists say.

Apr 21, 2019

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Church bombs in Philippines kill at least 17, wound 42

Twin bombings during a Sunday church service on a predominantly Muslim island in the volatile southern Philippines killed at least 17 people, among them civilians and security forces, the military said.

Jan 27, 2019

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New year brings fresh hopes for bulls in Asian currencies

With the trade talk outcome still uncertain, failure could quickly reignite pressure on the yuan with some still expecting it to breach the key 7-per-dollar mark on dimming growth outlook.

Jan 10, 2019

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Number of journalists jailed for doing job near record high

A near-record number of journalists around the world are behind bars for their work, including two Reuters reporters whose imprisonment in Myanmar has drawn international criticism, according to a report released on Thursday.

Dec 13, 2018

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India rice rates slip; tough Chinese rules dent Vietnam exports

Rice export prices fell a the second consecutive week in India on a weakening rupee and slow demand, while strict inspections from top consumer China muted exports from Vietnam.

Dec 6, 2018

President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte

Rodrigo Duterte says that useless, critical Catholic bishops should be killed

"These bishops of yours, kill them. These b*****ds are useless. All they do is criticise," Duterte said in Manila on Wednesday.

Dec 6, 2018

Saudi Arabia: 17 Filipinos detained for attending Halloween party in Riyadh

Authorities reported that the party organizers did not have any permission to organize such an event.

Oct 30, 2018

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New report finds digitisation could open up a market worth $39 billion for India

A report by Google-KPMG found that digitisation could unlock export opportunities worth $39 billion for Indian businesses in travel, media and entertainment and real estate, amongst others by 2022.

Jul 19, 2018

Facebook targets fake news; says it will take down content that promotes violence

After coming under fire from several South Asian countries, the social media giant is considering removing any post that instigates violence in a tie-up with third parties.

Jul 19, 2018

Philippines: Duterte says God warned him off swearing

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte in trouble for calling God 'stupid'

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte criticises Catholic Church's belief of original sin by calling God 'stupid'. His office defended his remarks even as the Church and citizens raised objections.

Jun 26, 2018

Cult admits robbing human body parts from cemetery gives them supernatural powers

A cult in the Philippines robs human body parts from cemeteries because they believe that putting them in the mouth can make them invisible.

Apr 6, 2018

Mysterious purple light spotted in the skies above Philippines [Watch video]

The spectators recorded the video of this bizarre phenomenon witnessed in the skies above the Philippines.

Feb 14, 2018

Rat found loitering in a Philippines mall

Watch: Badass rat scares the hell out of shoppers in a Philippines mall

One shopper jumped off in fear with his bags over his head when the rat tried to 'attack' him.

Feb 12, 2018

Dozens feared dead in fatal fire at Philippines shopping mall

Thirty-seven people are feared to have died after a fire broke out in the NCCC shopping mall in the Philippines. The fire started in a furniture shop and before quickly spreading to other shops and businesses. President Duterte visited the scene to meet with anxious relatives.

Dec 25, 2017

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Philippines

Coronavirus : Philippines becomes the first country to suspend all its markets

Strong 6.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Philippines, 2 killed

Huawei thumbs nose at Trump with 100% refund warranty on phones for 2 years

Newly found hobbit-like mystery species lived beside, mated with humans: Report

Church bombs in Philippines kill at least 17, wound 42

New year brings fresh hopes for bulls in Asian currencies

Number of journalists jailed for doing job near record high

India rice rates slip; tough Chinese rules dent Vietnam exports

Rodrigo Duterte says that useless, critical Catholic bishops should be killed

Saudi Arabia: 17 Filipinos detained for attending Halloween party in Riyadh

New report finds digitisation could open up a market worth $39 billion for India

Facebook targets fake news; says it will take down content that promotes violence

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte in trouble for calling God 'stupid'

Cult admits robbing human body parts from cemetery gives them supernatural powers

Mysterious purple light spotted in the skies above Philippines [Watch video]

Watch: Badass rat scares the hell out of shoppers in a Philippines mall

Dozens feared dead in fatal fire at Philippines shopping mall

Dozens feared dead in fatal fire at Philippines shopping mall

Rescuers search for Philippine storm victims as toll rises to 200

Philippines: About 90 feared dead as tropical storm Vinta causes massive landslides and mudslides before Christmas

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Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious