At least 132 dead in Nepal earthquake
KATHMANDU, Nepal — At least 132 people were killed in an overnight earthquake that struck a remote pocket of Nepal, officials said Saturday, as security forces rushed to assist with rescue efforts.
Safety latest news
Cagayan on alert for rocket debris from China
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Cagayan Valley Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CVDRRMC) has issued a warning to all town offices and residents in Cagayan about the potential impact of debris from China's rocket entering Philippine territory.
UNESCO report sees increase in number of attacks vs journalists during election periods
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 2) — Violence against journalists rises during elections when they play a crucial role in reporting the electoral process, a recently released report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said.
Retain barangay health workers, Tolentino asks village execs
CAVITE, Philippines — Sen. Francis Tolentino appealed to newly elected barangay officials not to replace barangay health workers (BHWs).
DILG: Undas break peaceful, orderly
MANILA, Philippines — The Undas break was generally peaceful and orderly even with millions of Filipinos flocking to cemeteries nationwide.
'No need for PH allies to join resupply trips'
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said there is no need for its allies, including the United States, to escort Philippine vessels delivering provisions to Filipino soldiers stationed on Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal amid the growing number of maritime confrontations between China and Manila.
Email Warns "Plane Will Explode" In Philippines, 42 Airports On High Alert
The Philippines has placed all its commercial airports on heightened alert after an anonymous warning that bombs could go off on planes headed out of Manila, including to several tourist hotspots, its civil aviation authority said Friday.
"Irresponsible, Illegal Actions": Philippines Says China Hit Resupply Boat
The Philippines accused a Chinese coastguard vessel of colliding on Sunday with a Philippine resupply boat as it travelled to a tiny garrison in the disputed South China Sea. The incident occurred near Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands, a hotly contested region where Beijing deploys hundreds of vessels to assert its claims over almost the entire sea.