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At least 25 people are killed during floods and landslides caused by Tropical Storm Megi in the Philippines.
2022-04-11

Two bombs at the Roman Catholic Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral in Jolo, Philippines, kill 20 people, fifteen civilians and five soldiers, and injure 81 others. Abu Sayyaf is suspected to be behind the attack.
2019-01-27

A school official in Bicol Central Academy, a school in Libmanan, Camarines Sur, Philippines burned students' bags and other personal belongings as a punishment for students who violated the no-bag policy set for the school's event during that time. It was met with huge outrage from the netizens.
2018-08-18

Philippine soldiers clash with militants from the ISIL-affiliated Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), in the southern province of Maguindanao. The fighting began when BIFF militants attempted to occupy a town center, and lasted for 12 hours until the BIFF militants withdrew to the hills. Four militants were killed, while two militants, a Philippine soldier and a local militiaman were wounded.
2018-07-4

Pope Francis pleads for peace in a Christmas Mass in the Vatican.
2016-12-25

Typhoon Kalmaegi sweeps past Hong Kong after causing six deaths in the Philippines on Saturday.
2014-09-16

Typhoon Rammasun (Glenda) hits the Philippines island of Luzon causing extensive damage and at least ten deaths.
2014-07-16

Communist rebels in the Philippines kill 10 soldiers as they returned to base to observe a Christmas truce.
2010-12-15

The Philippines' first typhoon of the year moves toward the country's eastern coast, with 33 of the country's 81 provinces and the capital Manila being placed under storm alert.
2010-07-13

Six Abu Sayyaf Islamic militants, including "most wanted" leader Albader Parad, die after coming into contact with troops at the foot of Mount Tucay in Maimbung, Sulu on Jolo in the Philippines.
2010-02-21