Philippines

Philippines on Alert as Tropical Cyclone Tino Nears Landfall …………. The Philippines is bracing for its 20th tropical cyclone of the year as Tropical Cyclone Tino, locally called Kalmaegi, strengthens rapidly off the country’s eastern coast, The Guardian reported. According…

Manila Hosts 2025 Global Halal Conference to Boost Trade and Food Security …………. Manila, the Philippines, successfully hosted the 2025 International Halal Conference and the second World Halal Food Council (WHFC) Forum on October 28–29, drawing experts, officials, and industry…

Philippines Launches “Muslim-Friendly Travelogue” to Attract More Visitors from Muslim Nations …………… The Philippines has launched its official “Muslim-Friendly Travelogue” to attract more visitors from Muslim-majority countries, Arab News reported. The initiative, introduced by Tourism Secretary Cristina Frasco in Makati…

8 dead, thousands evacuated as Tropical Storm Fengshen lashes Philippines —————————————- Tropical Storm Fengshen lashed the northern and central Philippines on Sunday, killing at least eight people and forcing more than 22,000 people to evacuate from flood- and landslide-prone villages,…

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…