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.
Tag: Manila (Philippines)
Fire Guts Manila’s Historic Post Office Building
Built in 1926, the structure is one of the Philippine capital’s most recognizable landmarks. The cause of the fire was unclear on Monday.
Maria Ressa, Philippine Journalist, Is Acquitted of Tax Evasion
The verdict was a rare legal victory for Ms. Ressa, founder of the news site Rappler, who has been under pressure from the Philippine authorities for years.
The ‘Golden Gays’ Return to the Stage in the Philippines
They formed a community meant to support and shelter gay people who had been cast aside by society. Decades later, they are still living together, hosting pageants to help make ends meet.
Journalist Percy Lapid Is Fatally Shot in the Philippines
The radio host Percival Mabasa was killed during an ambush, the police said. He had been a prominent critic of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte.
Super Typhoon Noru Heads for Philippines After ‘Explosive’ Surge
Forecasters warned of heavy rains and winds that could bring flooding and landslides to densely populated areas of the country.
Marcos Becomes President in the Philippines
The son of the former dictator used his inauguration speech to discuss the economy and the need to heal a deeply divided country after a polarizing election.
Marcos Jr. Can Stay in Philippine Presidential Race, Officials Say
With Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leading in the polls, victims of his father’s regime have not given up their fight to keep his name off the ballot.
Marcos Jr. Can Stay in Philippine Presidential Race, Officials Say
With Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leading in the polls, victims of his father’s regime have not given up their fight to keep his name off the ballot.
Philippines Puts Schools on ‘Health Break’ as Covid Cases Soar
Officials said the weeklong suspension of classes in Manila would let teachers and students recover from the virus, or care for others who had it.