NDRRMC call off search for quake survivors

Philippines rescuers on Saturday called off the search for survivors after a powerful earthquake on the tourist island of Bohol that killed at least 180 people. More here: NDRRMC call off search for quake survivors

Skyscanner reveals 61% of flyers want to use devices in-flight

Manila, Philippines, 17 Oct 2013: A survey by leading global travel search site Skyscanner has found that 61% of flyers want to use their mobile devices in-flight while 33% immediately turn on their phones as soon as they touch down. “These findings are based on a study conducted on behalf of the US Federal Aviation […] More here: Skyscanner reveals 61% of flyers want to use devices in-flight

Philippines calls off search for quake survivors

MANILA - Philippine rescuers on Saturday called off the search for survivors after a powerful earthquake on the tourist island of Bohol that killed at least 180 people. "The rescue operations have ended and instead we are now conducting recovery operations," said disaster chief Eduardo del Rosario. "We are still looking for 13 others. Our responders are now on site to recover their bodies," the ... More here: Philippines calls off search for quake survivors

Philippines calls off search for quake survivors

Philippine rescuers on Saturday called off the search for survivors after a powerful earthquake on the tourist island of Bohol that killed at least 180 people. More here: Philippines calls off search for quake survivors

7.2 magnitude quake strikes Philippines

A major 7.2 magnitude earthquake has struck near Cebu City, one of the Philippines' key tourist hubs. More here: 7.2 magnitude quake strikes Philippines

Philippines airport terminal 'world's worst'

The Philippines' main Manila airport terminal has been named the world's worst for the second year in a row in a survey by an online travel website. More here: Philippines airport terminal 'world's worst'

Struggling to reach Philippines earthquake survivors

BOHOL, 18 October 2013 (IRIN) - Residents of Bohol in the central Philippines are still reeling after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the tourist island, Bohol, on 15 October. At least 171 people are confirmed dead and close to 400 were injured when the quake struck shortly after 8am local time, affecting more than 3.4 million people, some of whom aid workers are still struggling to reach. Of ... More here: Struggling to reach Philippines earthquake survivors