Philippines

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines early Monday, killing at least one person, damaging buildings in a major coastal city, knocking out power and triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Southeast Asia and…
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The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the central Philippines has climbed to more than 140, officials said Thursday, as the scale of devastation in hard-hit Cebu province came into sharper focus after the worst flooding in decades. The…
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For Indian travel enthusiasts seeking a fresh adventure beyond Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, or Malaysia, the Philippines is emerging as an exciting new destination. With Manila as its bustling capital, this South Asian gem offers…
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The death toll from Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi climbed to 11 in the Philippines on Saturday as the cyclone moved toward Vietnam, authorities said. The storm battered central Philippine islands on Friday, toppling trees and power lines,…
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In a major diplomatic milestone, India and the Philippines have announced sweeping travel-friendly measures, including visa-free entry for Indian tourists to the Philippines and free e-visas for Filipinos visiting India. The announcement…
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Relentless monsoon rains intensified by Typhoon Wipha have brought Metro Manila to a halt, displacing tens of thousands and flooding hundreds of areas across the Philippine capital and surrounding provinces. The storm system, which has…
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A new report by HelloSafe has ranked the world’s most dangerous countries to travel to using a comprehensive Travel Safety Index. The index evaluated 35 different criteria across five key categories, including the occurrence of natural…
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In a prominent move aimed at boosting tourism, the Philippines has introduced two new visa-free entry options for Indian nationals, effective May 2025. The announcement, made by the Philippine Embassy in New Delhi, provides greater travel…
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Climate change is making the Philippines more vulnerable to tropical storms, with rising temperatures already putting the country at nearly double the risk of deadly typhoons, scientists said in a report published on Thursday. The…
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Thousands of villages were ordered to evacuate and ports shut down, officials said Monday, as the disaster-weary Philippines was struck by another typhoon — the fourth in less than a month. There were no immediate reports of casualties or…
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