This lamp runs on glass of water and salt
Manila, July 30 (IANS) A Philippines-based company has developed a lamp that can run for eight hours at a stretch on a glass of water and two tablespoons…Read more
Three soldiers killed in Philippines ambush
Manila, July 28 (IANS) Three soldiers were killed and 13 injured in an ambush by New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Kalinga province of the Philippines.…Read more
Three killed in Philippine clash
Philippines, July 27 (IANS) A soldier and two members of the leftist New People's Army were killed and six others injured in a firefight in a Philippine…Read more
Pacquiao to promote Philippines's bid for FIBA World Cup
Manila, July 23 (IANS) Boxing star Manny Pacquiao said that he would promote the Philippines' bid to host the 2019 International Basketball Federation…Read more
Nine killed in Philippines coal mine collapse
Manila, July 17 (IANS) At least nine people were killed on Friday in a coal mine collapse in Philippines' Antique province, officials said.
WHO calls for higher taxes on tobacco
Manila, July 7 (IANS) The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged countries across the globe to raise taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products…Read more
Philippines ferry capsize toll rises to 59
Manila, July 4 (IANS) The toll in the ferry capsize in central Philippines' Leyte province has risen to 59, officials said on Saturday.
The…Read more
Philippines ferry capsize toll rises to 39
Manila, July 3 (IANS/EFE) The death toll in the ferry accident in the Philippines touched 39 on Friday as rescue teams got to work early in the morning…Read more
36 dead, 19 missing in Philippines boat capsize
Manila, July 2 (IANS) At least 36 people died and 19 others were reported missing when a passenger banca -- a type of outrigger boat -- capsized in…Read more
Philippines leader quits after sleaze stink
Manila, June 22 (IANS) Philippines Vice President Jejomar Binay has resigned from his post after corruption charges were hurled against him, an official…Read more