The blast took place during a regular service in a university gymnasium in Marawi, the country’s largest Muslim city.
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Deadly Philippine Bombing
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for an attack on a Catholic mass in the Philippines on Sunday that killed at least four people and injured 50 others. The group wrote on Telegram that its members detonated a bomb in the gathering.
Chaos in corner shop as earthquake hits Philippines
Videos show how violent tremors which hit the Philippines’ southern Mindanao island shook goods from shop shelves, and blew out street lights. It is reported that at least one person was killed. This video has been optimised for mobile viewing on the BBC News app.
Philippines Says 135 Chinese Ships Are ‘Swarming’ Disputed Reef
The Philippines’ coast guard on Sunday said it monitored more than 135 Chinese “maritime militia” vessels “swarming” around the disputed Whitsun Reef in the South China Sea.Most Read from BloombergSurprise Call Shocks Staid Corner of Bond Market: Credit WeeklyKISS Avatars Go On Tour After Paul Stanley,
Big business gets high marks for investing in PH education
In the same way that they invest heavily in land, machinery and technology, corporate Philippines pours billions of pesos every year in developing human capital, too. From building and improving …
Philippines to boost campaign vs dirty money
The Philippines continues to step up efforts to bolster the effectiveness of the country’s anti-money laundering, counterterrorism financing and counter proliferation financing (AML/CTF/CPF) regime to …
Philippines hit by second earthquake in 24 hours after 7.6 tremor killed at least one
One villager died in the first earthquake, and several more were injured, as the rumbles rocked huge swathes of the Philippines. The tremors were so strong that houses swayed and many feared their hom …
Binance Is Reportedly Operating without Authorization in the Philippines, Nation’s Securities Regulator Has Warned
The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission has issued an advisory against Binance for allegedly carrying out unauthorized operations.
Strong earthquake that sparked a tsunami warning leaves 1 dead amid widespread panic in Philippines
A powerful earthquake that shook the southern Philippines has killed at least one villager and injured several others as thousands scrambled out of their homes in panic and jammed roads to higher grou …
Philippines accuses China of swarming reef in South China Sea
The Philippines has accused China of “swarming” a reef off its coast after more than 135 military boats were spotted in the South China Sea. The coast guard said the boats were “dispersed and …