Angel Tesorero

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Angel Tesorero is Assistant Editor and designated funny guy in the newsroom, but dead serious about writing on transport, labour migration, and environmental issues. He is a food lover too.

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake hits Baguio City, northern Philippines

Magnitude 4.5 earthquake hits Baguio City, northern Philippines

Phivolcs noted in its initial bulletin that no damage or aftershocks were expected. Local media and netizens described the earthquake as "a brief but noticeable tremor"

Watch: Parked Philippine Airlines' tail fin hit by Saudia jet at Manila airport

Watch: Parked Philippine Airlines' tail fin hit by Saudia jet at Manila airport

No passengers or crew members were on board the aircraft at the time of the incident, and no injuries have been reported, Philippine Airlines confirmed

'Bloodied but unbowed': Philippine VP Duterte says on Day 2 of impeachment trial

'Bloodied but unbowed': Philippine VP Duterte says on Day 2 of impeachment trial

Sara Duterte on Tuesday again described her impeachment trial as a bloodbath, saying she is "bloodied but unbowed", referencing the famous poem Invictus, which her family has repeatedly cited

Filipinos visiting Oman visa-free no longer need HIV test certificate, DFA says

Filipinos visiting Oman visa-free no longer need HIV test certificate, DFA says

DFA called the move as testament to the excellent relations between the Philippines and Sultanate of Oman. Filipinos can visit Oman visa-free for 14 days

Dubai-Manila flights via Philippine Airlines to resume on October 2

Dubai-Manila flights via Philippine Airlines to resume on October 2

PAL flights between Manila and Doha will return earlier, beginning July 1, with flights operating 4X weekly; PAL will also initially have 4X weekly Dubai-Manila flights

UAE grants visa-on-arrival to eligible Filipinos starting June 25

UAE grants visa-on-arrival to eligible Filipinos starting June 25

Visa-on-arrival valid for 14 days will cost Dh100; it can be extended once for additional 14 days. There is also a 60-day visa-on-arrival for Dh250 but is not extendable

Philippine missions to end VFS passport renewal in UAE from June 30

Philippine missions to end VFS passport renewal in UAE from June 30

This means, starting July 1, all Philippine passport applications and renewals will be exclusively processed by the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the Consulate in Dubai

Lucknow coaching centre fire death toll rises to 15; Indian PM Modi offers compensation

Lucknow coaching centre fire death toll rises to 15; Indian PM Modi offers compensation

One student sustained serious injuries after jumping from the first floor, while others leapt from upper floors as thick smoke rapidly engulfed the building

Watch: UAE delivers first foreign aid to survivors of deadly 7.8-magnitude Philippines earthquake

Watch: UAE delivers first foreign aid to survivors of deadly 7.8-magnitude Philippines earthquake

The humanitarian response reflects the UAE's continuing active role in supporting people affected by natural disasters around the world and reinforcing the values of international cooperation

British-designed Freelander 8 debuts in Shanghai, ahead of Middle East launch

British-designed Freelander 8 debuts in Shanghai, ahead of Middle East launch

The successful showcase in Shanghai reinforced Freelander's global ambitions, supporting its plans to enter 90 countries and establish 1,100 touchpoints worldwide in the next five years