David Briscoe, AP journalist who chronicled Philippines' democratic revolution, dies at 82 Longtime Associated Press journalist David Briscoe has died at 82 AAP · Jun 10
Philippines continues rescue effort after powerful Mindanao quake The Philippines continued rescue operations on 10 June after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao, killing at least 37 people, injuring nearly 500 and forcing more than 32,000 residents from their homes. Euronews · Jun 10
Philippines struck by aftershocks after devastating earthquake leaves 45 dead IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 10
Philippines urges China to remove shoal structure, warns against island-building Philippines urges China to remove floating platform at Scarborough Shoal, as security officials release photos showing platform with antenna and personnel Bangkok Post · Jun 10
Philippines earthquake: Search for missing continues after powerful quake claims 46 lives The Philippines earthquake death toll has climbed to 46, with a supermarket employee's body recovered in General Santos City. Most new fatalities are from Davao Occidental, victims of landslides and building collapses. The powerful tremor also triggered tsunami warnings and affected neighboring countries, with waves recorded as far as Japan. The Times of India · Jun 10
Philippines earthquake: Aftershocks complicate recovery from quake that killed 45 and displaced thousands A powerful earthquake has devastated southern Mindanao, Philippines. Dozens of rescuers narrowly escaped a collapsing grocery in General Santos city during a strong aftershock. The 7.8-magnitude quake has claimed at least 45 lives and left 17 missing. Over 25,000 people are displaced. Infrastructure damage is extensive, impacting roads, bridges, and… The Economic Times · Jun 10
Aftershocks complicate Philippine recovery from quake that killed 45 and displaced thousands Aftershocks are rocking the southern Philippines days after a powerful earthquake that left at least 45 people dead and 17 others missing The Independent UK · Jun 10
Powerful aftershocks hamper recovery work after Philippines earthquake kills 45 Magnitude 7.8 earthquake injured over 600 people and damaged over 3,100 homes The Independent UK · Jun 10
Philippines earthquake death toll rises to 46 as rescue efforts continue Rescuers in the southern Philippines pulled a body from the rubble of a collapsed supermarket on Wednesday, as the death toll from a major earthquake climbed to 46. The national disaster agency raised the death toll to 45 on Wednesday, while the number of people missing jumped dramatically from four… The Economic Times · Jun 10
Philippines minister to meet Myanmar ethnic groups soon MANILA — Philippine foreign minister Ma Theresa Lazaro said on Wednesday that she intends to meet ethnic groups from Myanmar in the coming days to learn about the situation and seek solutions. Bangkok Post · Jun 10
Tens of thousands displaced by Philippine earthquake The strongest earthquake to hit the Philippines in 50 years has left a trail of destruction, killing at least 45 people and displacing more than 32,000. AAP · Jun 10
How can we make buildings more resilient before – and after – earthquakes? We put one solution to the test This week’s magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the Philippines came with scenes familiar to New Zealanders: collapsed buildings, shattered facades and streets strewn with rubble. The Conversation · Jun 10
Powerful Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Fears in the Philippines: Is the Country Still at Risk? Powerful Philippines quake sparks tsunami fears, forcing evacuations as authorities monitor coastal risks and assess possible wave threats. International Business Times UK · Jun 9
Drone footage shows devastating damage after deadly Philippines earthquake IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 9
The Economic Times · Jun 9 Philippines proverb of the day: “True love is not measured by time, but by the depth of understanding, trust, and…” Why true love goes beyond time, rooted in trust and sacrifice Philippines proverb of the day: A Filipino proverb reveals that genuine love transcends time. It emphasizes deep understanding, unwavering trust, and selfless sacrifice as the true measures of affection. Modern relationships often focus on duration, but this wisdom highlights the importance of emotional depth and commitment. It encourages valuing quality…
The Independent UK · Jun 9 The Philippines protests China's floating 'structure' on the disputed South China Sea shoal The Philippines has protested China’s deployment of what Manila describes as a floating “structure” with personnel on a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, fearing it could be a part of Beijing’s effort to turn the uninhabited atoll into an island base
The Times of India · Jun 9 35 dead, building destroyed, thousands affected: How the Philippines earthquake left a trail of destruction A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, claiming 35 lives and injuring over 200, primarily due to building collapses. While a tsunami warning was issued, damage was minimal. Thousands of homes and public buildings are affected, with school reopenings delayed pending safety evaluations. International aid is being mobilized…
The Independent UK · Jun 9 Aerial footage shows devastation following deadly Philippines earthquake Aerial footage shows the devastation caused by a powerful and deadly earthquake in the Philippines.
Euronews · Jun 9 Philippines earthquake: Residents clear debris amid concerns over aftershocks The Philippines is assessing the impact of a powerful earthquake that struck Mindanao on 8 June. Residents are clearing debris while hospitals continue operating outdoors amid concerns over aftershocks.
The Economic Times · Jun 9 32,000 people displaced by the Philippine earthquake that killed at least 37 A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday. At least 37 people died and over 32,000 were displaced. Rescuers are searching collapsed buildings for survivors. The quake caused widespread destruction, damaging thousands of homes and government facilities. Flights were cancelled and schools remain closed pending safety assessments.
Euronews · Jun 9 Around 20,000 people displaced by Philippine earthquake that killed at least 37 The Philippines is often hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an arc of seismic faults around the ocean.
The Independent UK · Jun 9 At least 37 dead as Philippines hit by strongest earthquake in half a century Scale of damage beginning to emerge as close to 500 people reported injured
Bangkok Post · Jun 9 Outdoor hospitals, cut-off communities as Philippine quake toll hits 41 GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines - Doctors treated patients in tents set up under a scorching Philippine sun on Tuesday - including helping a young mother give birth - as the death toll from a major earthquake that collapsed buildings and sparked tsunami warnings topped 40.
The Independent UK · Jun 9 20,000 people displaced by the Philippine earthquake that killed at least 37 Rescuers are searching ruined buildings in the southern Philippines to ensure no one was still trapped a day after the strongest earthquake to hit the country in a half-century killed at least 37 people and displaced more than 20,000
AAP · Jun 8 Race to reach trapped after powerful Philippines quake Two people have been pulled alive from rubble in the Philippines as rescuers scramble to find survivors of a powerful earthquake that killed at least 37 people.