Philippines

Magnitude-7.4 Earthquake Strikes Mindanao, Philippines; Minor Tsunami Recorded, One Fatality Reported ——————————- Early Friday, a magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of the southern Philippine region of Mindanao, triggering tsunami warnings across parts of the Philippines and Indonesia’s North Sulawesi.…

Philippines Earthquake Death Toll Nears 70 After 6.9 Magnitude Quake ——————————————- The death toll from the powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck the Cebu region of the Philippines has climbed to 69, with dozens more reported injured, according to Anadolu…

Over 200 Arrested in Philippines Anti-Corruption Protests ——————————– More than 200 people were arrested following anti-corruption protests in Manila that turned violent. According to a report from Al Jazeera, thousands of people gathered to protest a corruption scandal involving “ghost…

Philippines: NDRRMC Confirms Four Deaths, Major Damage from Tropical Cyclone Crising ………………. The Philippines’ National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has confirmed four fatalities related to Tropical Cyclone Crising and the intensified southwest monsoon. One death was reported…

Manila Airport Opens Muslim Prayer Room After Years of Advocacy ………………. Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila has officially opened a dedicated Muslim prayer room in Terminal 2’s departure area, following years of appeals from the country’s Muslim community. The…

Philippine Halal Expo Showcases Cultural Harmony and Shared Identity …………………. The Halal Expo held in Davao City, Philippines, has evolved beyond a commercial event into a vibrant cultural showcase celebrating coexistence and shared heritage across Southeast Asia. According to local…

The southern Philippine province of Maguindanao del Sur is grappling with severe flooding after persistent downpours linked to the intertropical convergence zone inundated 11 towns, affecting approximately 200,000 residents, Anadolu Agency reported. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and…

Filipino Muslims are flocking to Padre Campa Street in Manila during Ramadan for halal meals that remind them of home, Arab News reported. This food hub, located in the University Belt, offers a variety of halal dishes, including traditional Mindanao…

A severe heat wave has prompted the closure of schools in nearly half of the Philippine capital, Manila, affecting over 2.8 million students, Arab News reported. Local officials announced the decision as soaring temperatures marked the start of the torrid…

The Philippine and Indonesian governments are set to sign an agreement providing scholarships for Filipino Muslims at an Islamic boarding school in Indonesia, GMA News Online reported. The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) announced that the Madrasah scholarship will…