Philippines shark attack leaves 2 tourists dead at dive site
The two tourists reportedly were killed by a Filipino shark after being washed into the undercurrent at a popular diving location. The diver, identified as Ilia Pereguddin, 29, and Russian-born Maxim Melekhov, 39, was in an area off the coast of Verde, known for his vibrant marine life and corals, when he was transported to […]
US Marine identified as victim of surveillance flight that crashed in Philippines
The Marine, who died last Thursday along with three defense contractors, was identified as a sergeant when a surveillance flight crashed in the Philippines. Jacob M. Durham, officials said. Last week, the Department of Defense descended in the southern province of Maginda Nao del Sur, providing intelligence reporting, surveillance and reconnaissance assistance at the request […]
U.S. Military Surveillance Flight Crashes in Philippines, Four Killed
The Pentagon contracted aircraft crashed in the southern Philippines province of Maginda Nao del Sur on Thursday, killing an American service member and three defense contractors. “The aircraft provided information, surveillance and reconnaissance assistance at the request of its Philippine allies. The incident occurred during a routine mission to support security cooperation activities in the […]
American tourist Ralph Manecke fatally shot in front of distraught partner in Philippines
Boston men were robbed in front of their partners who were upset while taking their vacation in the Philippines and were fatally shot. The 56 -year -old Ralph Monecke was shot with a gun on Wednesday night by a helmet in a trent town on Wednesday night. Police said the Filipino mankke and his partner […]
US, Philippines fly joint patrol over Scarborough Shoal claimed by China
According to the Philippines officials, the US and the Philippines fighter trained and trained on Tuesday through the shallow waters of the South China Sea, which was trained last year that Chinese fighters were burning. Since President Donald Trump has again taken office, allied allies have led to a joint patrol and air disorder drill […]
Afghans land in the Philippines for visa processing ahead of resettlement in US
A group of Afghan nationals landed in the Philippines on Monday to be processed for special immigrant visas for resettlement in the United States. Their arrival came as part of an agreement between the Philippine and U.S. governments. In July, the Philippines agreed to temporarily host a U.S. immigrant visa processing center for a limited […]
‘A living hero’: Philippines welcomes back death row survivor Mary Jane Veloso | Philippines
aMary Jane Veloso, who has been on Indonesia's death row for 14 years, arrived in Manila on Wednesday tightly hugged by her family. Their eyes were swollen with tears of joy, but their faces were beaming with big smiles. It was a homecoming and family reunion that brought early Christmas cheer to a country that […]
Volcano Erupts In Philippines Spewing Huge Ash In Sky, Evacuations Underway
Manila: A volcano erupted in the central Philippines on Monday, sending a huge column of ash into the sky as the government urged surrounding villages to evacuate. At more than 2,400 meters (8,000 feet) above sea level in central Negros Island, Canlaon is one of 24 active volcanoes in the Philippines. “At 3:03 p.m. today […]
5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Philippines: Report
Philippines earthquake: According to GFZ, the quake was 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) deep. Manila: A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the northern Philippines on Wednesday, with authorities warning of damage from the shaking and aftershocks, the German Geoscience Research Center (GFZ) said on Wednesday. According to GFZ, the depth of the earthquake was 10 kilometers. The […]
3 Dead, 32 Hospitalised After Eating Endangered Sea Turtle In Philippines
Three people died and at least 32 were hospitalized in the Philippines after eating stew made from endangered sea turtles. BBC Reported. Dozens of indigenous Teduray people in a coastal town in northern Maguindanao province began experiencing symptoms including diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal cramps after eating the dish last week, authorities reported. Although hunting and […]
