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3 people killed in Philippine university shooting: Officials
Published on Jul 24, 2022 03:42 PM IST
A former mayor in the restive southern province of Basilan was killed along with her executive assistant and a university security guard, said Joy Belmonte, the mayor of a local government unit where the shooting happened.

Covid-19 travel update: Shanghai shifts lockdown, South Korea to ease measures
Updated on Apr 01, 2022 08:12 AM IST
From Shanghai confining some 16 million people living in the western part of the city to South Korea easing measures for two weeks and Indonesians not needing a negative test result when travelling domestically during Ramadan and Eid, catch all the latest travel updates amid Covid-19 here

Philippines cancels 'Black Nazarene' parade attended by millions, Covid concerns
Published on Jan 05, 2022 03:36 PM IST
For a second consecutive year, Philippines has cancelled the largest religious festival in the country. "We understand (the cancellation) for our safety and health reasons," Father Douglas Badong told a news conference.

Philippines to impose lockdown in Manila to curb Covid-19 Delta variant spread
Updated on Jul 30, 2021 03:41 PM IST
The Manila capital region, a sprawl of 16 cities home to more than 13 million people, will be placed under the tightest quarantine curbs from Aug. 6 to 20. People cannot leave their homes, except for essential shopping, while indoor and al fresco dining is banned.

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake rocks Philippines, no tsunami threat
Published on Jul 24, 2021 06:06 AM IST
Philippines earthquake: The country's seismological agency said it did not expect damage. There was no tsunami warning or threat either, according to the US Tsunami Warning System.
