Stories from Philippines

Flooding affected several roads in Quezon City, Valenzuela, Malabon, and Caloocan on Monday night. Rains enhanced by Typhoon Domeng and the southwest monsoon contributed to the widespread flooding.

The 30th Edition of the Cyber Security Summit Philippines 2026 will feature partnerships between RH-ISAC and the Retail Council of Canada. The summit will focus on retail cybersecurity and the role of AI in digital trust.

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck the Mindanao region of the Philippines. The epicenter was located at 126.54°E 7.04°N with a depth of 10 km. The earthquake occurred at 10:57:08 UTC.

Discussions are focusing on Philippine culture and travel, highlighting the need for change and adaptation within the system. The conversation touches on the experience of traveling to the Philippines.

The 30th Edition of the Cyber Security Summit Philippines 2026 is being held with partners RH - ISAC and the Retail Council of Canada. The summit will address the reality that cybersecurity is no longer optional for businesses.

The Philippines has become the first foreign buyer of the BrahMos missile system, signing a contract worth nearly USD 375 million in 2022. This acquisition highlights foreign demand for the Indian-developed missile.

National leaders convened at the Government Cyber Resilience Summit to strengthen the country's cybersecurity and digital resilience. Cybersecurity is now considered essential for all businesses. The summit was announced by Exito Media Concepts.

Several areas in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Rizal, and Cavite will experience power outages from May 31 to June 6. Meralco is conducting maintenance, upgrading, and reconstruction work during this period.

Villagers entered a location on Wednesday to search for gold, with one escaping to seek help. The event involved volunteer efforts. The priority of safety versus potential wealth is evident. In a disaster-stricken area, villagers are reportedly engaged in searching for gold while rescue operations are ongoing. The dual focus on rescue and resource extraction is. The search is happening in an area affected by a disaster.

Rescue workers are conducting rescue operations after a nine-story hotel that was under construction collapsed in the Philippines. At least four people are dead and 17 more remain missing, officials said. Emergency services are on the scene. No casualties or specific location details were provided. Information regarding the cause of the collapse and potential casualties is still emerging. Rescue efforts are underway to determine if anyone is trapped. The number of casualties and the cause of the collapse are currently unknown. The incident occurred during an event where the US stated it was ready to provide aid. The death toll has risen to three, with many of the victims identified as construction workers. The cause is under investigation, and casualty figures are being assessed. The incident involved a tank holding chemicals for plastic.