No Filipinos reported hurt in Japan quake — envoy
MANILA, Philippines — No Filipino has been reported injured in the magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck western Japan during New Year festivities on Monday, the Philippines’ Ambassador to Japan said.
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Quake rocks Surigao del Norte
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude-4.1 earthquake rocked Surigao del Norte shortly after midnight yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
Quake rocks Surigao del Sur
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude-4.1 earthquake rocked Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur yesterday morning, almost a month after a major quake jolted the province, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
EDSA-Roxas Boulevard flyover closed until December 30
MANILA, Philippines — Motorists going northward through the EDSA-Roxas Boulevard flyover are suffering from monstrous traffic jams due to its ongoing repair, which will end on Dec. 30.
Yearender: Mayon's unrest, Mindanao quakes, the Mindoro oil spill, and other disasters in 2023
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — This year started with a mess at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport after a power outage put flights on hold.
Pope kicks off Christmas celebrations in shadow of wars
BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territories — Pope Francis on Sunday kicked off global Christmas celebrations with a call for peace, as Israel's war on Hamas and Russia's invasion of Ukraine cast a shadow over one of the world's favourite holidays.
Wage hike unlikely in 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Minimum wage earners nationwide are unlikely to enjoy another salary adjustment in the coming year, according to the Department of Labor and Employment.
Signal No. 1 up due to Kabayan
MANILA, Philippines — The low-pressure area spotted east of Surigao del Sur has developed into Tropical Depression Kabayan, the 11th cyclone to enter the country this year, according to state weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).