Sources: Times of India
Five Dawla Islamiya militants are killed and three soldiers are wounded during two shootouts in Munai, Lanao del Norte, Philippines. The military were hunting the group's leader, Nasser Daud, who however escaped from the scene. 2024-04-29
The Taal Volcano in Batangas, Philippines, releases elevated levels of sulfur dioxide and vog, resulting in school closures, including in Metro Manila. Residents in affected areas are asked to avoid outdoor activities. 2023-09-22
Six people are killed, including the vice mayor of Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines, when their car is ambushed in Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya, by unknown gunmen. 2023-02-19
The Philippines reports 220 new confirmed cases and 50 more deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily death toll in the country to date, bringing the country's death toll to 297 with 4,648 total cases. 2020-04-12
At least 18 soldiers are killed and 52 injured in clashes with Abu Sayyaf militants and allied gunmen in Basilan island, Philippines. [http:--www.foxnews.com-world-2016-04-09-18-filipino-soldiers-killed-52-others-wounded-in-clash.html (FOX News)] 2016 Battle of Basilan2016-04-9
The death toll for Typhoon Koppu (Lando) in the Philippines rises to 54 with more than 1.2 million affected. 2015-10-22
Foreign investors withdraw "billions of pesos" from the Philippines after a deadly battle threatened to derail the March 2014 peace deal. 2015-02-2
Malaysia-based company Aegis Limited is criticized by the government of the Philippines for creating an advertisement that attacks the country. 2014-09-22
Heavy flooding in the Philippines city of Zamboanga leads to thousands of families being displaced and schools and most government offices being closed. 2013-10-8
Andal Ampatuan Jr., charged with 41 counts of murder in the Maguindanao massacre in November, pleads not guilty at the beginning of his trial in the Philippines. 2010-01-5