Kent Carpenter and his Filipina companion were at his house in the coastal town of Sibulan when masked men forced their way in.
American marine biologist and conservationist shot dead in the Philippines
A distinguished American marine biologist has been shot dead by three men who entered his house in the central Philippines, police said on Tuesday. Kent Carpenter, 73, was with his Filipina companion …
Earthquake of magnitude 6.05 strikes Philippines’ Mindanao
A magnitude 6.05 earthquake struck Mindanao in the Philippines on Tuesday, according to a Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) bulletin. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), …
Skyro rolls out digital credit nationwide across Philippines
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 July 2026 – Skyro, a digital-first consumer finance platform, today announced the nationwide rollout of SkyroCredit, its reusable digital credit line …
Philippines ranks 3rd in intangible investment growth – WIPO
The Philippines ranked as the world’s third fastest-growing economy for intangible investments, according to a report from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Iran war brings more woes for the Philippines’ famous jeepney
Rising fuel prices have reduced drivers’ earnings and may accelerate a government campaign to phase out a form of transit relied on by low- and middle-income commuters.
Storm Causes Mass Evacuations, Floods and Flight Disruptions in China
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China after killing 17 in the Philippines, skirting Japan and hitting Taiwan. At its largest, the storm was about the width of France.
South China Sea joint statement says China’s maritime claims have no basis
TOKYO, July 12 (Reuters) – China’s expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea have no legal basis, Japan, the Philippines, the United States and 11 other countries said in a joint statement on …
Philippine ranks 3rd in intangible investment growth – WIPO
The Philippines ranked as the world’s third fastest-growing economy for intangible investments, according to a report from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
East Asia braces for destructive typhoon as landslides kill 15 in Philippines
Headed for Taiwan and south-eastern China, the 1,000 km-wide Bavi is forecast to be one of the strongest storms in decades.