Tag: #philippines

Senator Rodante Marcoleta Arrested at Sandiganbayan on Plunder Charge Hours Before Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial

Sen. Rodante Marcoleta was arrested at the Sandiganbayan on a plunder warrant alleging undeclared campaign donations, hours before Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.

#philippines, #corruption, #politics, #sandiganbayan

7.8-magnitude quake off southern Mindanao damages buildings, triggers tsunami warnings

A magnitude 7.8 quake struck off southern Mindanao early Monday, damaging buildings near General Santos City, disrupting services and prompting tsunami evacuations.

#philippines, #earthquake, #tsunami, #mindanao

USGS Reports Preliminary Magnitude 7.8 Quake Near Burias, Philippines; Local Confirmation Pending

USGS logged a preliminary M7.8 quake near Burias on June 8; PHIVOLCS and disaster agencies had not yet confirmed impact or tsunami guidance.

#earthquake, #philippines, #seismology, #tsunami

ICC confirms crimes-against-humanity charges against Rodrigo Duterte, sends case to trial

The International Criminal Court confirmed crimes-against-humanity charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and moved the case to trial.

#icc, #philippines, #duterte, #warondrugs