Clash between Muslim guerrilla commander and his supporters in Philippines, 11 dead – Hindustan News Hub

Image Source : FILE Reuters Philippines Land Dispute Clash (symbolic photo) Cotabato: A bloody clash broke out in a city in the southern Philippines between two Muslim guerrilla commanders and their supporters over a long-running land dispute. At least 11 …

Philippines: Supertyphoon destroys old church, houses

Early reports said that the super typhoon destroyed houses and structures, including the Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Mayan Parish Church sa Sta. Lucia, Itbayat, Batanes, one of the oldest churches in the province. The construction of the church building …

At least 14 killed in long-running land dispute between rebel clans in southern Philippines

COTABATO, Philippines (AP) — Philippine military and civilian officials say at least 14 people have been killed in a long-seething land dispute involving two Muslim guerrilla commanders and their followers in a southern Philippine town. The fighting …

Taiwan donates USD$150,000 to Philippines for victims of Tropical Storm Trami

On Thursday, Chairman of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office Cheloy Garafil (second from right) accepted a check from Taiwan Representative in the Philippines Wallace Chow (center) for Tropical Storm Trami disaster relief. (Photo: CNA) Last week, …

Strong typhoon approaches Philippines

Strong typhoon approaches Philippines MANILA, Philippines -- Villagers in northern Philippine provinces were forced to evacuate on Wednesday as a powerful typhoon approached the nation still reeling from a recent storm that left at least 182 dead and …

Vietnam-Philippines trade likely to exceed 8 billion USD for first time

The office said that in the first nine months of this year, import-export turnover between the two countries neared 6.5 billion USD, a rise of over 20% year-on-year, with Vietnam’s exports increasing 20.7%. Among the 35 products Vietnam exported to the …

5 Best Places To Party, Dine, Sightsee & Unwind In Manila, The Philippines!

We’re back in Manila again (because we just can’t get enough of this city!). Previously, we discussed the historical adventures you could have in the Philippine capital, and highlighted museums and colonial sites, among other destinations. However, if you’ …

Unisol partners with Team Philippines in ICF World Dragon Boat tilt

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino company Unisol is proud to outfit the 300-man Philippine National and Club Teams participating in the ICF World Dragon Boat Championships being held at the Bay Walk in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. The company which recently …

Long one of the top sources of ocean plastic, the Philippines is hoping new legislation requiring big companies to pay ...

To tackle plastic scourge, Philippines makes companies pay

Long one of the world’s top sources of ocean plastic, the Philippines is hoping new legislation requiring big companies to pay for waste solutions will help clean up its act. Last year, its “Extended Producer Responsibility” statute came into force — the …