DAVAO CITY ---The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck the Myanmar–Thailand border has climbed to at least 1,700, with thousands more injured or missing. The magnitude 7.1 quake hit late Saturday night, toppling buildings, damaging infrastructure, and triggering landslides across both countries. Continuous aftershocks—some as strong as magnitude 5.0—have fueled … [Read more...] about 1,700 dead as aftershocks rattle region; rescuers continue search for survivors
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PAF to hold send-off rites for troops in Myanmar contingent
MANILA—The Philippine Air Force (PAF) will hold a send-off ceremony Tuesday for its personnel who will be deployed as part of the Philippine Contingent for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response Mission to Myanmar. Myanmar was rocked by a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on March 28. "The event is scheduled at 4 a.m. on April 1, 2025 at Base Operations, Colonel Jesus Villamor … [Read more...] about PAF to hold send-off rites for troops in Myanmar contingent
Filipinos arrested in Qatar for unauthorized political demonstrations
DAVAO CITY — Several Filipino nationals were arrested and detained early today, March 28, 2025, in Doha, Qatar, for participating in unauthorized political demonstrations. The Philippine Embassy in Qatar confirmed the arrests in a press statement: "The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Doha is aware that several Filipino nationals have been arrested and detained … [Read more...] about Filipinos arrested in Qatar for unauthorized political demonstrations
176 Pinoy human trafficking victims from Myanmar finally home
DAVAO CITY — A total of 176 Filipino victims of human trafficking from Myanmar arrived back in the Philippines on March 26, 2025, following a successful repatriation effort led by Philippine government authorities. The victims, who had been lured to Myanmar with promises of a monthly salary of P30,000 as marketing officers, found themselves trapped in scam hubs. There, … [Read more...] about 176 Pinoy human trafficking victims from Myanmar finally home
Eroplano paingon sa Shanghai mibalik sa US kay nalimtan sa piloto ang iyang pasaporte
DAKBAYAN SA DAVAO ---Usa ka United Airlines Boeing 787 jetliner nga naglupad gikan sa Los Angeles paingon sa China ang mibalik sa Estados Unidos niadtong Marso 22, 2025, apan mibalik kini human nadiskobrehan sa piloto nga nabilin ang iyang pasaporte, kini sumala sa report sa CNN. Ang Flight UA 198 mibiya sa LAX sa alas 2 sa hapon niadtong Sabado nga adunay 257 … [Read more...] about Eroplano paingon sa Shanghai mibalik sa US kay nalimtan sa piloto ang iyang pasaporte
