![President Marcos invites Malaysian companies to Southern Philippines President Marcos invites Malaysian companies to Southern Philippines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71719887508_MohamadHasan.jpg)
President Marcos invites Malaysian companies to Southern Philippines
The Philippines also gave its assurance to render full cooperation during Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025.
Tue Jul 02 2024
![At least six killed, dozens missing in a southern Philippines landslide At least six killed, dozens missing in a southern Philippines landslide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707299347_TBPhilippinesLand.jpg)
At least six killed, dozens missing in a southern Philippines landslide
The landslide happened outside a gold mining site where the buses were picking up employees, the mining operator said.
Wed Feb 07 2024
![Magnitude 6.7 earthquake shakes southern Philippines - GFZ Magnitude 6.7 earthquake shakes southern Philippines - GFZ](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51693625208_Earthquake.jpg)
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake shakes southern Philippines - GFZ
The earthquake lasted several seconds and residents were advised to be on alert for aftershocks as strong as magnitude 6.2.
Fri Nov 17 2023
![45 dead as tropical storm Nalgae hits Philippines 45 dead as tropical storm Nalgae hits Philippines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61667039984_StormNalgae.jpg)
45 dead as tropical storm Nalgae hits Philippines
At least 45 people were killed after tropical storm Paeng, internationally known as Nalgae, swept through the southern Philippines, triggering floods and landslides.
Sat Oct 29 2022
![Magnitude-5.3 earthquake rattles Southern Philippines Magnitude-5.3 earthquake rattles Southern Philippines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41665889511_TBfilipina.jpg)
Magnitude-5.3 earthquake rattles Southern Philippines
An offshore earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 rattled Surigao Del Sur province in the southern Philippines late Saturday night.
Sun Oct 16 2022
![Typhoon Rai intensifies to Cat 5 storm as it slams Philippines Typhoon Rai intensifies to Cat 5 storm as it slams Philippines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639645984_MANILA.jpg)
Typhoon Rai intensifies to Cat 5 storm as it slams Philippines
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from coastal areas of the central and southern Philippines ahead of a strong typhoon.
Thu Dec 16 2021
![Police deny reports of latest plot to invade Sabah from southern Philippines Police deny reports of latest plot to invade Sabah from southern Philippines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81639050142_IdrisAbdullah.jpg)
Police deny reports of latest plot to invade Sabah from southern Philippines
Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Idris Abdullah today denied news reports that 19 "mayors" from southern Philippines are involved in a plot to invade the state.
Thu Dec 09 2021
![Philippine military plane crashes in Southern Sulu province Philippine military plane crashes in Southern Sulu province](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51625380126_PhilippineAirForce.jpg)
Philippine military plane crashes in Southern Sulu province
A Philippine Air Force C-130 cargo plane with 85 people aboard crashed on Sunday while attempting to land in Sulu province in the southern Philippines.
Sun Jul 04 2021
![Philippine islands self-isolate after new COVID-19 variant found in Malaysia Philippine islands self-isolate after new COVID-19 variant found in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/51609400064_Manila.jpg)
Philippine islands self-isolate after new COVID-19 variant found in Malaysia
A province of islands in the southern Philippines will seal itself off for an initial two weeks from Monday to keep out a new COVID-19 variant found in nearby Malaysia.
Thu Dec 31 2020
![Curfew in ESSZone extended to July 4 Curfew in ESSZone extended to July 4](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/61592469182_PolisMarin.jpg)
Curfew in ESSZone extended to July 4
With the extension of the curfew, people living in the area were required to stay indoors, while outsiders would not be allowed to be in the waters there between 6 pm and 6 am on the specified date.
Thu Jun 18 2020
![Gunmen kill 9 in village attack in Southern Philippines Gunmen kill 9 in village attack in Southern Philippines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/51450363262_ArmedRobbery.jpg)
Gunmen kill 9 in village attack in Southern Philippines
Nine people were killed and 10 others wounded on Monday when up to 50 fully armed men raided a remote village in Basilan province in the southern Philippines, China's Xinhua news agency reported.
Mon Aug 21 2017
![Philippines backs out as 2019 Sea games host due to terror threat Philippines backs out as 2019 Sea games host due to terror threat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/41500712327_AsianSeaGames.jpg)
Philippines backs out as 2019 Sea games host due to terror threat
The Philippines has withdrawn its plan to host the Southeast Asian Games in 2019 due to terrorism threat that continues to hang over the Mindanao region in the southern Philippines.
Sat Jul 22 2017
![7 killed in clash between police, suspected rebels in southern Philippines 7 killed in clash between police, suspected rebels in southern Philippines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/61500643060_MarawiCity.jpg)
7 killed in clash between police, suspected rebels in southern Philippines
The first ambush, staged in barangay Magsaysay in Guihulngan town in the province of Negros Oriental, targetted town councilor Edison Delarita.
Fri Jul 21 2017
![Police have deployed more personnel to ESSZone in view of Daish threats - Ramli Police have deployed more personnel to ESSZone in view of Daish threats - Ramli](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/51485758691_DatukRamliDin.jpg)
Police have deployed more personnel to ESSZone in view of Daish threats - Ramli
Sabah police have stationed more personnel in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone) to curb subversive elements and to prevent cross-border criminals from hiding in the state.
Thu Jul 06 2017
![Suicide Squad brave bullets to rescue civilians in embattled Philippine town Suicide Squad brave bullets to rescue civilians in embattled Philippine town](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/41499078866_SuicideSquad.jpg)
"Suicide Squad" brave bullets to rescue civilians in embattled Philippine town
They have come to be known as the "white helmets" or "suicide squad" because of the risks they take when going in unarmed and wearing little protection other than white plastic construction helmets.
Mon Jul 03 2017