Philippines officials urge calm as fears grow over possibility of massive earthquake - Fear has gripped people about the likelihood of a ‘big one’ quake days after a series of earthquakes rocked the nation,

Phivolcs maintained Alert Level 2 over Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island, indicating “moderate unrest” characterized by ongoing volcanic earthquakes, steam-driven activity, and the likelihood of minor ash emissions or short-lived explosions.

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Matmo weakened into a storm after barreling Friday across Philippines' mountainous north, where thousands were evacuated, in the latest emergency for a country still dealing with a deadly earthquake and two recent storms.

Philippine victims of a 2021 typhoon are seeking compensation from energy giant Shell for damage that they say was intensified by climate change worsened by the oil and gas company's carbon emissions.

A 7.4 earthquake that struck near the Philippines was followed by a powerful second quake on Friday, Oct. 10, killing at least seven and damaging buildings, authorities said. The initial quake struck offshore from the Davao Oriental province in the ...

A cabinet lies on the floor following an earthquake of magnitude 7.5 that struck offshore in the southern Philippines, in Davao City, Mindanao, Philippines, October 10, 2025 in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. Francis Magbanua/via ...

Manila, Philippines — A 7.4-magnitude earthquake Friday morning off the southern Philippines killed at least two people, damaged a hospital and schools, knocked out power and prompted evacuations of coastal areas nearby due to a possible tsunami.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck offshore in the southern Philippines on Oct. 10, its seismology agency said, with tsunami warnings issued in several countries and people in nearby coastal areas urged to move inland ...

When firefighters brought out the body of his 4-year-old son in a bag from a budget hotel demolished by a 6.9-magnitude earthquake in the central Philippines, Isagani Gelig stooped down and gently stroked the black cadaver bag for several minutes, trying ...