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13,000 Evacuated as Mayon Volcano Activity in Philippines

Jun 12, 2023

Mayon Volcano in Albay province, Bicol region, Philippines, has been emitting ash and smoke for a week, leading to the evacuation of 13,000 individuals from nearby areas. Authorities anticipate a further rise in volcanic activity, prompting…

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Philippines’ Mayon Volcano Raises Alert Level as Activity Intensifies

Jun 8, 2023

The alert level for Mayon Volcano in the Philippines has been raised to 3 due to increased volcanic activity. Residents within 6 kilometers of the volcano have been instructed to evacuate, and nearby flights have been warned about the ash…

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Power Outage at Manila Airport Causes 46 Flight Cancellations

May 1, 2023

Forty-six domestic flights were canceled due to a power outage at the third terminal of Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, at around 01:05 local time. At least 9,000 passengers were affected by the…

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Dredger collided with fuel tanker in Philippines: 1 dead, 1 missing

Apr 30, 2023

A Sierra Leone-flagged dredger collided with a Marshall Islands-flagged fuel tanker off Corregidor Island in the Philippines. After the accident, the dredger capsized. The Philippines Coast Guard reported that a Chinese employee among the…

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Ferry Fire in Philippines Claims 12 Lives and Leaves 7 Missing

Mar 30, 2023

Last night, The Lady Mary Joy 3 ferry caught fire for unknown reasons while travelling from Mindanao Island to Jolo Island. The Philippines Coast Guard Force and local fishermen rescued 230 passengers off Baluk-Baluk Island, but the ship…

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Demonstration held in Philippines to mark International Women’s Day

Mar 8, 2023

On International Women's Day, various women's rights organizations demonstrated in Manila, Philippines. Protesters demanded equal pay and job opportunities, better access to public services and freedom from political harassment. During the…

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6.0 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines

Mar 7, 2023

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted San Mariano, struck the Philippines at 06:02 GMT today and was followed by another 5.6 magnitude earthquake that occurred 3 hours after. The earthquakes collapsed a number of houses. About a…

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Tanker Leak Threatens Coral Reefs in Philippines

Mar 6, 2023

A tanker carrying 800,000 liters of industrial fuel sank off Mindoro Island, south of Manila, causing a leak that has spread to the shore and holiday areas on neighboring islands. The leak poses a threat to the region's habitats and corals,…

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new governor and 5 citizens assassinated in Philippines

Mar 4, 2023

Roel Degamo, who was recently elected governor of the central province of the Philippines, Roel Degamo, and five citizens with whom he met at the time were shot dead in an attack carried out by ten unidentified gunmen on the governor's…

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Floods and landslides kill 11 in Philippines

Jan 11, 2023

Heavy rains have been effective since January 2 across the Philippines, causing floods and landslides in different parts of the country, especially in the Bicol, Visayas, and Mindanao regions. While some villages, roads and farming areas…

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