Through the Lens: Philippine earthquake, Indonesia school collapse

The death toll from a 6.9-magnitude earthquake that hit the central Philippines late on Sept. 30 has reached 72 with another 294 people injured, as of Oct. 2. Government agencies have been mobilized to search for survivors and restore power and...

Philippine broadband firm Converge Introduces Content Plus

Filipino broadband and tech company Converge ICT Solutions Inc officially launched Content Plus, an innovative in-room entertainment solution specifically designed to elevate the guest experience in hotels and healthcare facilities. Poised to...

DOH pushes the use of medicines, healthy lifestyle to combat Alzheimer’s disease

CABANATUAN CITY (PIA) — The Department of Health Central Luzon Center for Health Development is promoting the use of medicines and healthy lifestyle as key strategies in preventing and managing Alzheimer’s disease. Bataan General Hospital and...

Sexual, reproductive health awareness needed amid rise in teen pregnancies

October 3, 2025 | 12:32pm MANILA, Philippines — Many health advocates for pushing for increased awareness of and battling misinformation against sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) in the Philippines. This as the country sees a rise in...

Magenta Moves: EastWest Rural Bank’s program for teacher wellness and learner protection

5 MAGENTA Moves is EastWest Rural Bank’s (EWRB) initiative that champions both teacher wellness and learner protection. Designed as a continuous program that supports educators while contributing to safe learning spaces, Magenta Moves was launched...

FAHM: Filipino Community Center honors business leaders in annual Bayanihan Gala

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - October marks Filipino American History Month, and each year, the Filipino Community Center in Waipahu honors service leaders who embody the spirit of “bayanihan” or community. This year’s “Bayanihan Gala” takes place at...

Debunked Episode 20: A Look at H-1B Visas in Healthcare, M&A Deals for Bitcoin and More

In response to the news that the Trump administration has hiked the price of new H-1B visas from $2,000 – $5,000 to a whopping $100,000. MedCity News Editor in Chief Arundhati Parmar talked about the merits and challenges of the program in general...

Mayor Joy Belmonte joins opening of cultural festival celebrating Filipino and Chinese friendship

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte led the city in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the friendship between Filipinos and Chinese. Belmonte joined the opening of the three-day cultural exhibit, called Golden Ties of Friendship: Kaalaman, Kaunlaran,...

Ascott Philippines partners with Gaisano Grand Group of Companies to open Oakwood in Cebu

MANILA, Philippines — The Ascott Limited Philippines, in partnership with Grand Land—part of theGaisano Grand Group of Companies—is proud to announce the upcoming opening of Oakwood IT Park Grand Gateway Cebu, the first Oakwood-branded property...

Philippines earthquake: UN pledges support as Cebu death toll rises to 72

The tremor struck off the coast of Bogo City at 9:59PM on Tuesday, 30 September, with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reporting a shallow depth of around 10 kilometers. Residents said the quake sent people fleeing...

Philippines earthquake death toll rises to 72 as survivors recall moment tragedy struck

When firefighters brought out the body of his 4-year-old son in a bag from a budget hotel demolished by a 6.9-magnitude earthquake in the central Philippines, Isagani Gelig stooped down and gently stroked the black cadaver bag for several minutes,...

Philippines quake toll rises to 72

Agence France-Presse . Bogo, Philippines 02 October, 2025, 22:53 The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the central Philippines rose to 72 on Thursday, officials said, as the search for the missing wound down and rescuers turned their focus...

'When I stand, I feel dizzy': Deadly earthquake leaves Filipinos struggling in ghost towns

Virma Simonette and Koh Ewe ShareSave Watch: Rescuers search rubble and people queue for aid after deadly earthquake shakes Philippines Two days after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck her hometown in the central Philippines, Arguel Estalicas says...

69 killed as strong earthquake hits central Philippines

At least 69 people have been killed and over 150 injured after a strong earthquake struck off the central Philippine island of Cebu late Tuesday, toppling buildings, cutting power, and sending terrified residents rushing into the streets. The...

Philippine factory activity contracted in September

PHILIPPINE factory activity slipped in September, breaking from the broader regional trend and marking an uncommon stumble in the country’s postpandemic recovery after domestic demand had faltered. A monthly survey of about 400 firms showed the...

Study warns up to a quarter of Philippine vertebrates risk extinction

A new study warns that 15-23% of the Philippines’ 1,294 terrestrial vertebrates face extinction, with amphibians and mammals at highest risk. Endemic species are most vulnerable, yet many lesser-known taxa like flying foxes, Cebu flowerpeckers and...

Philippine Senate urges ICC to put ex-President Duterte under house arrest

The Philippine Senate on Wednesday approved a resolution urging the International Criminal Court (ICC) to put former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte under house arrest. Resolution No. 144 was approved following a vote in which 15 senators...

At least 69 dead in strong earthquake in central Philippines

Manila, Oct 2, (dpa/GNA) – At least 69 people were killed in a strong earthquake that rocked the central Philippines, toppling buildings, cutting power and sending residents fleeing into the streets, officials said on Wednesday. More than 200...

Survivors recall moment of tragedy as Philippines quake death toll hits 72

When firefighters brought out the body of his 4-year-old son in a bag from a budget hotel demolished by a 6.9-magnitude earthquake in the central Philippines, Isagani Gelig stooped down and gently stroked the black cadaver bag for several minutes,...

Police nab Filipino cleaner for 1.14 million job scam

The Judiciary Police arrested a Filipino for a 1.14 million pataca job scam on Monday, PJ spokesman Cheong Siu Keong said during a special press conference yesterday. Cheong identified the suspect as a 30-year-old non-resident-worker (NRWs)...