The 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck near General Santos City, where hundreds were injured, and schools and shopping malls were closed.
Author: John Yoon and Jason Gutierrez
Earthquake in Southern Philippines Kills 7
The 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck near General Santos City, where hundreds were injured, and schools and shopping malls were closed.
Philippine Fire in Apparel Factory Kills at Least 15
Employees, the business owner and some of his relatives were among the dead at the shop near Manila. The cause of the blaze was unknown.
Philippine Mayors Tell City Workers to Smile or Face Discipline
“Frowning is not allowed in the municipality!” said the mayor of Mulanay in the Philippines. Many residents applauded his new policy.