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Surfboard that was lost in Hawaii resurfaces six months later more than 5,200 miles away in the Philippines Surfer and photographer Doug Falter lost his beloved surfboard while riding the waves of Hawaii in February 2018 and it resurfaced in August in the Philippines Primary school teacher Giovanne Branzuela purchased it from a local fisherman, … Read more
At least one person has been killed after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit the Philippines early Tuesday, causing buildings to collapse. The tremor stuck in the Samar Sea around 8.03am local time (00.03GMT), just a few miles east of the town of Cataingan, which was badly damaged. The body of a man was pulled from … Read more
Terrifying photo of a huge bat gives social media users nightmares (but it’s not quite ‘human-sized’ as people think! Photo posted on Twitter appears to show a ‘human-sized’ bat in the Philippines But the photograph is a camera trick showing a giant golden-crowned flying fox The bats can grow up to a foot in height, … Read more
Pranksters could face at least six years in jail after a bill to prevent ‘unscrupulous’ delivery cancellations was filed last week. Customers who cancel their delivery orders after a driver has already paid for the food or groceries could be at risk of heavy fines and jail terms in the Philippines if the bill is … Read more
The risk of children catching coronavirus is ‘unbelievably low’, according to one of the UK’s top experts. Eminent statistician Sir David Spiegelhalter said data has also shown that teachers do not have a greater risk of becoming infected. The University of Cambridge professor’s testimony comes amid an explosive row over the reopening of schools next … Read more
Boris Johnson looked pale and thin today as he embarked on his second early morning run in a row in an effort to get back in shape after his battle with coronavirus. The Prime Minister, 55, is seen in pictures wearing a white T-shirt bearing a brightly-coloured Philippines design and navy adidas shorts as he returns to Downing … Read more
Here are the verified the names of 23 Filipino workers within the UK health and care services who have died with coronavirus. John Alagos, nurse The 27-year-old nurse treated coronavirus patients at Watford General Hospital. His mother, Gina Gustilo, told the Mail on Sunday he fell ill during a 12-hour shift, but did not leave … Read more
Defiant staff at leading Philippines TV station applaud as the network is taken off-air by order of President Duterte following long-running feud Staff filmed themselves clapping and cheering at ABS-CBN offices in Manila Duterte has a long-running feud with the station over its critical coverage Philippines’ telecoms body said the channel’s 25 year licence had expired … Read more
A 29-day-old infant is believed to have become the world’s youngest known victim of coronavirus after he contracted pneumonia in the Philippines. Health minister Maria Rosario Vergeire confirmed on Tuesday that the boy had difficulty breathing and was rushed to hospital where he tested positive for COVID-19. The child from Batangas died of late-onset sepsis … Read more
Pink jellyfish invade the Philippines by the THOUSANDS as beaches have become deserted during the coronavirus pandemic The Philippines is under lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic One of the most visited beaches is now deserted, allowing nature to flourish A biologist witnessed thousands of pink jellyfish floating on the ocean’s surface A bloom this size … Read more