THE DAY IN PHOTOS: March 29, 2023 ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Mar 29 11:31 PM Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »
Killer landslide in Ecuador Marcos Pin, AFPPosted at Mar 29 09:36 PM Rescuers searched Monday for more than 60 people reported missing after a landslide triggered by months of heavy rain killed at least seven people in southern Ecuador. Read more »
At least 12 killed as strong quake jolts Ecuador and Peru Agence France-PressePosted at Mar 19 08:38 AM At least 12 people were killed, one was wounded and buildings were damaged in a powerful earthquake that shook Peru and Ecuador Saturday, Ecuador's presidency said. Read more »
New dwarf boa found in Ecuadoran Amazon Agence France-PressePosted at Jan 06 08:18 AM Scientists have discovered a new species of dwarf boa in the Ecuadoran Amazon and named it after an Indigenous activist. Read more »
Football: Koulibaly sinks Ecuador to fire Senegal into World Cup knockouts Agence France-PressePosted at Nov 30 01:54 AM Kalidou Koulibaly sent Senegal into the World Cup knockouts for just the second time in their history with the winner in Tuesday's dramatic 2-1 win over Ecuador. Read more »
THE DAY IN PHOTOS: November 29, 2022 ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Nov 30 12:01 AM Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »
Qatar become first World Cup hosts to lose opener with Ecuador defeat Jed Court, Agence France-PressePosted at Nov 21 04:44 AM Qatar became the first home team to lose their opening World Cup match as Ecuador cruised to a 2-0 victory over the hosts. Read more »
In protest-hit Ecuador, shortages of key goods start to bite Paola Lopez, with Karla Pesantes in Guayaquil, Posted at Jun 27 12:47 PM An estimated 14,000 protesters are taking part in the nationwide show of discontent against rising hardship, particularly increased fuel prices. Read more »
Pope Francis urges calm in protest-hit Ecuador Agence France-Presse Posted at Jun 26 11:19 PM Pope Francis on Sunday called on all sides to refrain from violence in Ecuador, which has been rocked by nationwide protests against rising fuel and living costs. Read more »
Fuel price protests in Ecuador turn violent, cops use tear gas Santiago Piedra Silva, Agence France-PresseUpdated as of Jun 22 09:26 AM Police used tear gas Tuesday to disperse hundreds of Ecuadorans taking part in a ninth day of Indigenous-led fuel price protests that the military described as a "grave threat." Read more »
Ecuador lawmakers OK rules for abortion in cases of rape ReutersPosted at Feb 18 06:00 AM Ecuador's National Assembly on Thursday approved regulations to allow women and girls access to abortions in cases of rape. Read more »
Mahigit 20, patay sa mudslide ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Feb 03 07:35 PM Tinamaan ng landslide ang ilang lugar sa Ecuador matapos ang malalakas na pag-ulan. Read more »
Flooding kills at least 24 in Ecuador capital Santiago Piedra Silva, Agence France-PressePosted at Feb 02 12:22 PM The heaviest flooding to hit Ecuador in 2 decades has killed at least 24 people in Quito, sweeping away athletes and spectators on a sports field. Read more »
COVID-19 vaccine obligatory in Ecuador from age of 5 Agence France-PressePosted at Dec 24 06:32 AM Ecuador on Thursday became the first country to make coronavirus vaccines obligatory for children as young as five, following the arrival of the Omicron variant in the South American country. Read more »
New prison riot in Ecuador leaves 68 dead Agence France-PressePosted at Nov 14 11:22 AM Prison inmates from rival gangs in Ecuador fought each other with guns, explosives and blades in a bloodbath that left at least 68 dead, officials said Saturday. Read more »
At least 4 climbers killed in Ecuador avalanche Agence France-PressePosted at Oct 25 08:11 AM An avalanche Sunday on a snow-capped Ecuadoran volcano killed at least 4 climbers and injured a fifth, officials reported. Read more »
More than 100 dead in Ecuador prison clashes ReutersPosted at Sep 30 10:26 AM Tuesday's clash was the most deadly act of violence ever reported in Ecuador's penitentiary system. Read more »
KathNiel’s ‘Pangako Sa 'Yo’ airs anew in Ecuador ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Aug 26 10:57 PM The chemistry of Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla has kept Ecuadorians swooning. Read more »
Football: Messi stars as Argentina set up Colombia Copa semi-final Giovanna FLEITAS, Agence France-Presse Posted at Jul 04 04:53 PM Lionel Messi scored one goal and created two others as Argentina beat Ecuador 3-0 in Goiania on Saturday to reach the Copa America semi-finals. Read more »
185 tortoises found in suitcase at Galapagos airport Agence France-PressePosted at Mar 29 07:28 AM Trafficking fauna off the Galapagos Islands is a crime punishable by between one and three years in prison. Read more »