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7.2 magnitude earthquake jolts southern Philippines
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Manilla (Indonesia) Dec 29 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 7.2 magnitudes on the Richter scale struck the southern Philippines island of Mindanao on Saturday.
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After 117 years, US returns Balangiga bells to Philippines
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], Dec 11 (ANI): The United States on Tuesday returned the trophy bells taken from the Philippines during the 1901 war after 117 long years.
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'Cesspool' Boracay reopens: Philippines aims for more Indian tourists
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Singapore, Dec 3 (ANI): In February this year, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declared the world-famous island resort of Boracay a "cesspool". True to his all-action image, shortly after his comments, Duterte ordered the resort island closed for tourists from April 26.
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China, Philippines decide to upgrade ties, build Belt and Road jointly
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Beijing [China] Nov 21 (ANI): China and the Philippines unilaterally decided to upgrade their ties and boost cooperation by jointly advancing the Belt and Road construction.
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Belt and Road rethink in Southeast Asia: Will India change its mind?
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Singapore, Nov 12 (ANI): From the gleaming new city of Khorgos sprouting out of the desert in Kazakhstan to the kilometres of shinny steel rails being laid in the countryside in Laos, China's trillion-dollar signature Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is making an impact around the world. Read More
Philippines media agency faces corruption charges
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Manila (Philippines), Nov 11 (ANI): The Philippines government here on Sunday charged an investigative news site with corruption charges.
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The Philippines selects 'Signal Rock' for 91st Oscars
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 26 (ANI): The Philippines has entered the Oscar race by officially choosing 'Signal Rock' for the 'foreign language film' category.
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Typhoon Mangkhut: 54 dead in Philippines
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], Sept 17 (ANI): At least 54 people were killed in the Philippines on Sunday after Typhoon Mangkhut wreaked havoc in the island nation as the storm continued its devastating path and made landfall in Hong Kong and mainland China.
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Hong Kong: Typhoon Mangkhut disrupts normal life
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Hong Kong [China], Sept 16 (ANI): The people in Hong Kong were forced to stay indoors on Sunday as strong wind sent debris flying ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Mangkhut.
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Super Typhoon Mangkhut makes landfall in the Philippines
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], Sep 15 (ANI): Super Typhoon Mangkhut made landfall in the Philippines on early Saturday bringing torrential rains and battering winds up to 205 kilometres an hour, Al Jazeera reported.
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Cebu town Mayor shot dead in office
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines] Sep 5(ANI): Mayor Mariano Blanco of Ronda Town, Cebu was shot dead by unidentified gunman in his office building in the wee hours of Wednesday.
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The Farm at San Benito, Philippines - a new wellness destination for India
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 16 (NewsVoir): In a world of increasing concern over living healthy and being fit, Indians are opting for wellness holidays that will address their combined goals for travel, experience and wellbeing.
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