Death toll from Philippines garbage landslide climbs to four, 12 workers saved, many still missing
Rescuers have discovered signs of life amid the debris from a garbage avalanche that has resulted in the deaths of at least four workers, with over 30 still unaccounted for at a landfill in central Philippines. Officials announced on Saturday that search operations will be intensified. Authorities reported that twelve injured workers were saved after […]
Police Commissioner: Bondi Beach attackers went to the Philippines shortly before the shooting at the Hanukkah celebration in Sydney
Authorities in Australia have disclosed that the father-son pair implicated in the alarming anti-Semitic attack near Bondi Beach, Sydney, recently traveled to the Philippines. This incident, which took place during a Hanukkah celebration, involved suspects Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram, 24, who opened fire on the crowd. A report indicates that only […]
Gold prices in the Philippines: Rates on December 15
Gold Prices Increase in the Philippines On Monday, gold prices saw an uptick in the Philippines, based on data from FXStreet. The cost of gold rose to PHP 8,221.01 per gram, up from PHP 8,169.86 on Friday. Additionally, the price for a tola of gold increased from P95,291.70 to P95,888.34 over the same period. Unit […]
Fire ruins family’s home in the Philippines, leaving only the Bible unharmed.
A family in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, faced a heartbreaking experience when a major house fire destroyed most of their possessions. On November 27, Ruth Mary Lepuyan and her family went to check the remnants of their home, which had been severely damaged, reducing many of their belongings to ash and debris. Amid the charred remains, […]
Family calls it a ‘miracle’ as Bible emerges unharmed from destructive house fire in the Philippines
Family Finds Bible Unscathed After House Fire in Ilocos Sur A family in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, who recently suffered a devastating house fire, made a surprising discovery while sifting through the ruins of their home. Ruth Mary Lepuyan and her family returned to what was left of their house on November 27, expecting to find […]
Typhoon Kalmaegi Claims at Least 114 Lives in the Philippines, with More than 100 Still Unaccounted For
Typhoon Karmaegi struck the Philippines on Tuesday, bringing with it fierce winds reaching 190 miles per hour and significant rainfall. On Thursday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced a “state of national disaster” following reports of 114 fatalities and 127 individuals still unaccounted for. Known locally as “Tino,” Typhoon Karmaegi has been described as the most […]
Death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines increases to 114, with 127 still missing.
The toll from Typhoon Karmaegi in the Philippines has climbed to 114, with 127 individuals still unaccounted for, as reported by the disaster response agency on Thursday. The storm, which severely impacted the central regions of the country, has regained strength and is now advancing towards Vietnam. In Vietnam’s Gia Lai province, about 350,000 people […]
7.4 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines leaves 2 dead and sparks tsunami evacuations
Major Earthquake Strikes Off Southern Philippines A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit off the southern Philippines’ coast on Friday morning, resulting in at least two fatalities. The quake caused considerable damage to hospitals and schools, disrupted power supply, and triggered a tsunami warning that led to evacuations in nearby coastal areas—though this warning was later […]
Repeatedly Calling Their Names: Many Lives Lost After Earthquake Strikes The Philippines
Tragic Earthquake in the Philippines A father searched desperately for his wife and young son after a devastating earthquake struck the Philippines on Tuesday night, claiming at least 72 lives. Isagani Jerig witnessed firefighters retrieving his 4-year-old son, John, from the debris of the Associated Press Condor Pension House in Bogo, Cebu. The child’s body […]
Many People Killed After 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake in the Philippines
Earthquake Devastates Central Philippines At least 72 lives were lost and over 200 individuals were injured following a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck the Central Philippines on Tuesday night. The quake hit around 10 PM, trapping many residents in collapsed buildings, including homes and nightclubs, particularly in the coastal city of Bogo and its […]